Jamb Literature in English 1995 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 1995

This question is based on selected poems from D. Ker, C. Maduka et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa, Wole Soyinka (ed.): Poems of Black Africa, K.E. Senanu and T. Vincent (eds.): A Selection of African poetry and E.W. Parker (ed.) A Pageant of Longer Poems.
The persona in 'My Last Duchess' regards the painting as

A. A perfectly realistic representation of the Duchess
B. Not quite capturing the Duchess emotions
C. His most highly prized item
D. Something he is willing to pay dowry for

Question 22:

• JAMB 1995

This question is based on selected poems from D. Ker, C. Maduka et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa, Wole Soyinka (ed.): Poems of Black Africa, K.E. Senanu and T. Vincent (eds.): A Selection of African poetry and E.W. Parker (ed.) A Pageant of Longer Poems.
Wordsworth's 'The Solitary Reaper' is preoccupied with the

A. Relieveing effect of the song on the reaper's
B. Enduring impact of the reaper's song
C. Sweetest human voice of the poet ever heard
D. Similarity between the voice of the reaper and the cuckoo-bird

Question 23:

• JAMB 1995

This question is based on zaynab Alkali's The Stillborn.
'And in spite of everything, in the soft cradle of her heart, there was another baby forming'.
What baby is being referred to in the above statement?

A. The stillborn
B. The reunion of Li and Habu
C. Li's expected baby
D. The meeting of Shuwa and her father

Question 24:

• JAMB 1995

This question is based on zaynab Alkali's The Stillborn.
Li got more accustomed to her home because she

A. Grew a little more religious
B. Had greater hold on her stern father
C. Found greater solace in an outside relationship
D. Became closer to tradition

Question 25:

• JAMB 1995

This question is based on zaynab Alkali's The Stillborn.
'My blood is hot, but my flesh is famished...
The rains have come, the field is prepared,
But my field remains untilled,...
The statement above reflects the

A. Laziness of the farmer
B. Agony of unfulfilment
C. Agony of a wasted fertility
D. Consequences of an unrequited love