Jamb Literature in English 1979 Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 1979

In 'Night',Soyinka describes night as

A. Horrifying
B. Terrifying
C. Protective
D. Soothing
E. Both protective and terrifying

Question 37:

• JAMB 1979

Modern African Stories
In Alex la Guma's A Matter of Taste, it is a matter of taste to eat exactly what you want because

A. That is your own favourite choice
B. You can afford it
C. Friends can always get it for you
D. You can always have it as bonus at work
E. Your taste is always available

Question 38:

• JAMB 1979

She rose up.She walked up to the table.She stirred up the food once more,and lifted it up from the hot plate.She picked up the second pan and placed it on the red coils.From underneath,in the cardboard box,she collected two enamel plates green with a red band.she wiped them with a white napkin hanging on the line over the bed.she brought out two forks and two spoons.
By using details, the author of the above passage makes the scene

A. Monotonous
B. Unattractive
C. Realistic
D. Bewildering
E. Strange

Question 39:

• JAMB 1979

The Adventure of Tom Sawyer depicts Tom's

A. Naivety
B. Crass stupidity
C. Ingenuity
D. Hard heartedness
E. Riches

Question 40:

• JAMB 1979

In Kossoh Town Boy,the hero presents his father as

A. Tyrannical
B. Despotic
C. Strict
D. Weak
E. Selfish