Jamb Literature in English 1995 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1995

This question is based on Wole Soyinka's
The Trials of Brother Jero.
The spotlight on the dark stage in the opening of the reveals

A. Amope
B. The prophet
C. Jero's house
D. Chume

Question 2:

• JAMB 1995

This question is based on Wole Soyinka's
The Trials of Brother Jero.
The spotlight on the dark stage in the opening of the reveals

A. Amope
B. The prophet
C. Jero's house
D. Chume

Question 3:

• JAMB 1995

This question is based on Wole Soyinka's
The Trials of Brother Jero.
'...This morning alone I have been thrice in conflict with the daughters of discord. First there was...'The omission in the conflict in the above statement from the play refers to

A. Delila and Jezebel
B. The girl who goes to swim everyday
C. The woman chasing the drummer boy
D. Chume's wife whom he owes money.

Question 4:

• JAMB 1995

This question is based on Wole Soyinka's
The Trials of Brother Jero.
Jero is aptly described in the play as

A. Neat
B. Suave
C. Polished
D. Lofty

Question 5:

• JAMB 1995

This question is based on Wole Soyinka's
The Trials of Brother Jero.
The most significant factors driving members to Jero's church in the play are

A. Poverty and dissatisfaction
B. Fulfilment and security
C. Wealth and ignorance
D. Poverty and lust for power