Jamb Literature in English 1991 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1991

This question is based on Wole Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel.
The two characters that symbolize the lion and the jewel respectively are

A. Lakunle and Sidi
B. Baroka and Sadiku
C. Sadiku and Sidi
D. Baroka and Sidi

Question 2:

• JAMB 1991

This question is based on Wole Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel.
The two characters that symbolize the lion and the jewel respectively are

A. Lakunle and Sidi
B. Baroka and Sadiku
C. Sadiku and Sidi
D. Baroka and Sidi

Question 3:

• JAMB 1991

This question is based on Wole Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel.
'This is the words of women. At this moment our star sits in the center of the sky
We are supreme.'
These words were spoken by

A. The favourite
B. Sadiku
C. Sidi
D. The third girl

Question 4:

• JAMB 1991

This question is based on Wole Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel.
The Bala is symbolically referred to as a fox because of his

A. Mental powess
B. Sexual powess
C. Physical powess
D. Royalty

Question 5:

• JAMB 1991

This question is based on Wole Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel.
Which of the following character traits will apply to Lakunle?

A. Comic and absurd
B. Stupid and simplistic
C. Pompous and spontaneous
D. Decisive and bold