Literature In English 1999 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 1 :

• JAMB 1999

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
'I' ll do my best
To woo your lady.'
What is the sincere desire of the person who made the statement above?

A. That she succeeds in winning the love for the master
B. That her best is good enough to win affection
C. That she herself becomes the beloved
D. That she herself wins the love

Question 2 :

• JAMB 1999

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
'I' ll do my best
To woo your lady.'
What is the sincere desire of the person who made the statement above?

A. That she succeeds in winning the love for the master
B. That her best is good enough to win affection
C. That she herself becomes the beloved
D. That she herself wins the love

Question 3 :

• JAMB 1999

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
The significance of the sub-plot dealing with Feste,
Toby and Maria is the expression of life's

A. Fragility
B. Pleasure
C. Comedy
D. Romance

Question 4 :

• JAMB 1999

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
What would you consider to be the major theme of the play?

A. Love at first sight
B. Unrequited love
C. Lllusion and reality
D. Humour and tragedy

Question 5 :

• JAMB 1999

This question is based on Camara Laye's The African Child.
Laye learns early in life that his society respects

A. Spirits and ghosts
B. Human beings and spirits
C. Animals and witches
D. Gold and magicians