Jamb Literature in English 1985 Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 1985

In the poem 'The Vultures', David Diop expresses his

A. Hope that African will triumph over colonialism
B. Hatred of Africans
C. Affections of the colonial masters
D. Love of forced romances
E. Hatred of women.

Question 27:

• JAMB 1985

The poem 'Viaticum' portrays a ritual preparation for

A. Life's journey
B. A war dance
C. Wrestling match
D. Slaughtering cattle
E. Moonlight game

Question 28:

• JAMB 1985

In J.P Clarks 'Abiku' the word 'threshold' means

A. A line separating the living from the dead
B. A relic of Abiku's previous life
C. A mark of a healthy stock
D. The home of the living
E. The home of the dead

Question 29:

• JAMB 1985

David Diop's poem 'The Vultures', ends in a

A. Denunciation of colonialism
B. Resignation to oppression
C. Vindication of apartheid
D. Renunciation of African culture
E. Proclamanation of hope.

Question 30:

• JAMB 1985

In the poem 'Piano AND Drums' Okara uses the drums to symbolize

A. Source of poetic inspiration
B. Traditional African ways of life
C. The complex rhythms of human life
D. Festivals which are held annually
E. The noisy pastimes of hunters.