Jamb Literature in English 1979 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1979

Which of the following statements is true of Shakespeare's Macbeth

A. Macbeth is a wicked woman who does not love her husband
B. The Birnam wood actually moved
C. The tragedy of Macbeth is caused by Macbeth's ambition and some other factors
D. Macbeth is the only cause of his own tragedy
E. The witches have only good news for Macbeth

Question 17:

• JAMB 1979

One of the following is a mark of good poetry

A. An interesting story
B. Imaginative use of language
C. Realistic Characterisation
D. Flashback
E. Audience participation

Question 18:

• JAMB 1979

In Night of Seine,the word'dark' in 'listen to our dark blood beat' is used

A. Biologically
B. Scientifically
C. Figuratively
D. Literally
E. Sociologically

Question 19:

• JAMB 1979

'Stream-side Exchange' primarily shows J.P Clark's interest in

A. Birds
B. Children
C. Trade
D. Rivers
E. Destiny

Question 20:

• JAMB 1979

In 'The Call of the River Nun','O'incomprehensible God!' expresses the poet's

A. Anger against God
B. Horror of God
C. Acceptance of God
D. Rejection of God
E. Inability to understand life