Jamb Literature in English 1986 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 1986

In Great Expectations, Pip's reaction to the news that his fortune had been bestowed on him by Magwitch was

A. A sense of disillusionment
B. A feeling of utter shame
C. Anger of disgust
D. One of excitement.

Question 22:

• JAMB 1986

The dominant mood in J.P. Clark's 'Night Rain' is that of

A. Indignation
B. Sorrow
C. Joy
D. Optimism.

Question 23:

• JAMB 1986

The impression created of the rain in J.P. Clark's 'Night Rain' is that of

A. An implacable destructive force
B. An invading but paradoxically welcome force
C. A welcome and benevolent force
D. A sinister and ominous force.

Question 24:

• JAMB 1986

From the poem itself, it is easy to tell that J.P. Clark's Abiku' is set in

A. Ancient times
B. A hut in a riverine village
C. A modern city by the sea
D. The only mansion in the village.

Question 25:

• JAMB 1986

The tone of Wole Soyinka's 'Abiku is

A. Arrogant and cynical
B. Mysterious and cunning
C. Understanding but cynical
D. Kind and thoughtful.