Jamb Literature in English 2000 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 2000

This question is based on Camara Laye's The African Child
The success of the novel lies in the author's

A. Realistic portrayal of Laye's conurtship with Marie
B. Effective use of sociological and fictional materials
C. Recreation of an African childhood in Conakry
D. Use of traditional elements for colour

Question 12:

• JAMB 2000

This question is based on Camara Laye's The African Child
The most important objects in the hut are the

A. Prayer-rugs
B. Implements used in the workshop
C. Tool-boxes o Camara's father
D. Pcts containng the magic charms

Question 13:

• JAMB 2000

This question is based on Camara Laye's The African Child
The friendship between Laye and Marie lasted because

A. They were schoolmates
B. They had mutual respect for each other
C. His uncle approved of her
D. Marie was a beautiful girl

Question 14:

• JAMB 2000

This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's Second Class Citizen.
The novel is an expose of the

A. Pre-eminent position of boys in lgboland
B. Experiences of Adah's mother in the police cell
C. Travalls of the girl-child
D. Marriage customs of the lgbo

Question 15:

• JAMB 2000

This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's Second Class Citizen.
For her act of child neglect, Adah's mother was forced by the police to

A. Taste raw and black pepper
B. Sleep in solitary cell
C. Drink a bowl of garri
D. Pay a fine of ten shillings