Literature In English 1998 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 21 :

• JAMB 1998

This question is based on Zaynab Alkali's The Stillborn.
Li's initial aspiration in the novel is to

A. Escape from village life to the city
B. Marry a handsome man
C. Join her husband in the city
D. Remain in the peaceful village

Question 22 :

• JAMB 1998

This question is based on Zaynab Alkali's The Stillborn.
In the novel, Faku deserts Garba for

A. Prostitution
B. Survival
C. City life
D. Vengeance

Question 23 :

• JAMB 1998

This question is based on Zaynab Alkali's The Stillborn.
The tell-tale of Li's going to the dance is a

A. Burnt finger
B. Broken promise
C. Torn dress
D. Broken fence

Question 24 :

• JAMB 1998

This question is based on Zaynab Alkali's The Stillborn.
By allowing Sule to return to the village in spite of his earlier vow, the author suggests the existence of

A. A destiny that awaits mankind
B. A bond between man and his roots
C. Homesickness in city dwellers
D. Kind feelings in all villagers

Question 25 :

• JAMB 1998

This question is based on Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge.
'''I, Michael Henchard, on this morning;..., do take an oath before God here in this Solemn place...
And this I swear upon the book before me;... !''
The oath above is taken when

A. Henchard gets married to Susan
B. Henchard collects five guineas as the prize for Susan
C. Henchard swears to stop taking strong liquros
D. Newson returns Susan to Henchard