Jamb Literature in English 1985 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 1985

Who persuades Caesar to disregard Calpurnia's appeal?

A. Decius Brutus
B. Lucius
C. Cassius
D. Portia
E. Octavius.

Question 17:

• JAMB 1985

'And for Mark Antony, think not of him;
For he can do no more of caesar's arm
When caesar's head is off'.
This means that Mark Antony

A. Will be assassinated with Caesar
B. Will become harmless once Caesar is dead
C. Is as powerless as Caesar's arm to control Caesar
D. Is as dangerous as Caesar's arm
E. Cannot do more harm as Caesar is capable of.

Question 18:

• JAMB 1985

Brutus: This is sleepy tune. O murd'rous slumber!
Layest thou the leaden mace upon my boy,
That plays the music? Gentle knave, good night.
'Gentle knave' refers to

A. Lucius
B. Cassius
C. Portia
D. Messala
E. Lucuis

Question 19:

• JAMB 1985

'Good friends, go in, and taste some wine with me;
And, we like friends, will straightway go together'.
This statement by Julius Caesar is an example of

A. Dramatic dialogue
B. Monologue
C. Mistaken identity
D. Dramatic irony
E. Paradox

Question 20:

• JAMB 1985

In Julius Caesar, Shakespeare portrays the roman plebeians as

A. Fickle-minded
B. Strong-willed
C. Compassionate
D. Machiavellian
E. Enterprising.