Jamb Literature in English 2001 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 2001

This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's Second Class Citizen.
Pa Noble became a living legend because

A. Several conflicting stories were woven around him
B. He attained the status of a first-class citizen
C. He was the only successful son of a Benin chief
D. He was rich and very generous

Question 17:

• JAMB 2001

This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's Second Class Citizen.
The marriage of Adah and Francis collapses because of

A. Adah's unifaithfulness to Francis
B. The influence of British culture
C. Adah's desire for personal fulfilment
D. External pressures on the couple

Question 18:

• JAMB 2001

This question is based on Femi Osofisan's Morountodun.
The character of Marshal in the play shows that

A. Human beings are selfless
B. Human beings are the same
C. Men love women
D. Human beings love power

Question 19:

• JAMB 2001

This question is based on Femi Osofisan''s Morountodun.
The sub-plots of the play are united by

A. An interest in peace
B. The audience participlation
C. A lack of focus
D. A common concern for the heroine

Question 20:

• JAMB 2001

This question is based on Femi Osofisan''s Morountodun.
The war in the play symbolizes the struggle between the

A. Capitalists and the socialists
B. Bourgeoisie and the proteriat
C. Market women and the men
D. Farmers and the consumers