Jamb Literature in English 1998 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1998

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

A. Literal
B. Graphic
C. Sentimental
D. Symbolic

Question 2:

• JAMB 1998

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

A. Literal
B. Graphic
C. Sentimental
D. Symbolic

Question 3:

• JAMB 1998

This question is based on Wole Soyinka's The Trials of Brother Jero.
Brother Jero displays an act of ingratitude to his master by

A. Enticing the French Jehovah witnesses
B. Dispossessing him of his piece of land
C. Conniving with the Cherubims and Seraphims
D. Organizing a deceitful dancing competition

Question 4:

• JAMB 1998

This question is based on Wole Soyinka's The Trials of Brother Jero.
The play is

A. A melodrama
B. A tragedy
C. An epic
D. A farce

Question 5:

• JAMB 1998

This question is based on Wole Soyinka's The Trials of Brother Jero.
In the play, Soyinka's sympathies lie with the

A. Exploited
B. Rich
C. Imprisoned
D. Accused