Jamb Literature in English 1981 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• JAMB 1981

In Rubadiri's 'Stanley meets Mutesa' Mtu Mweupe Karibu means

A. Whiteman, you are a man of excellent calibre
B. Whiteman stay in peace with us
C. Whiteman, you are welcome
D. Whiteman go back to your country
E. Whiteman here are cables for you

Question 42:

• JAMB 1981

In Lord Tennyson's 'Ulysses'the phrase 'happy lsles' refers to

A. The abode of the dead
B. The palace of Achilles
C. The abode of the Gods
D. The ringing plants of windy Troy
E. The land of the idle king.

Question 43:

• JAMB 1981

S.T. Colerige's 'Khan' is a poem about

A. A dream world
B. The world of demon lovers
C. The river Alph
D. A sunless sea
E. Sunny spots of greenery.

Question 44:

• JAMB 1981

'The Myth of the Bagre' is an example of

A. A dream world
B. A narrative poem of initiation
C. A poem in praise of manly prowess
D. A poem recited at marriage festivals
E. A poem sacred to the memory of ancestors

Question 45:

• JAMB 1981

When Xuma talked to Di about Eliza, she

A. She thought Eliza was like her inside
B. Agreed that Eliza was unreasonable
C. Was amused
D. Was offended
E. Believed Xuma was very knowledgeable