Jamb Literature in English 1981 Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 1981

At mines where Xuma worked, the workers were

A. Satisfied
B. Confused
C. Rebellious
D. Overworked
E. Respected.

Question 47:

• JAMB 1981

Which of the following characters was assassinated by an unknown assailant in 'Mine Boy'

A. Daddy
B. Ma plank
C. Dladla
D. Chris
E. Johannes

Question 48:

• JAMB 1981

Peter Abraham's Mine Boy can be described as a

A. Regional novel
B. Detective novel
C. Romatic novel
D. Novel of social critism
E. Historical novel.

Question 49:

• JAMB 1981

Leah was finally arrested by the police because she

A. Was betrayed by an enemy
B. Was outwitted by the Fox
C. Did not offer a big enough bribe to the police
D. Bribed the wrong person
E. Became too militant.

Question 50:

• JAMB 1981

When Kofi's grandparents in The Narrow Path learnt that Nani wanted to marry Edzi, they

A. Did not approve
B. Made her change her religion
C. Congratulated him
D. Welcomed Edzi with open arms
E. Disowned him