Jamb Literature in English 2002 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 2002

This question is based on Abubakar Gimba's Witnesses to Tears
In the novel, Al-Amin's initial reservations about his daughter's engagement to Lahab are informed by

A. A premonition of his death
B. Lahab's doubtful morality
C. Hussaina's immaturity
D. His fear of loneliness

Question 12:

• JAMB 2002

This question is based on Abubakar Gimba's Witnesses to Tears
The novel is largely set in

A. Futa Toro
B. Sabonville city
C. Alligator city
D. Nuclear city

Question 13:

• JAMB 2002

This question is based on Abubakar Gimba's Witnesses to Tears
The witnesses to the tears in the novel are

A. Saahir and Lahab
B. Lahab and Hussaina
C. Lahab and Sagiir
D. Al-Amin and Hussaina

Question 14:

• JAMB 2002

This question is based on George Orwell's Animal Farm.
Old Major ends his speech to the animals with a song in order to

A. Spur them to action
B. Entertain them
C. Display his ability to sing
D. Teach them how to sing an anthem

Question 15:

• JAMB 2002

This question is based on George Orwell's Animal Farm.
The execution of some of the animals on the orders Napoleon is to

A. Prevent Snowball from coming back to the farm
B. Make the pigs constitute themselves into a special class
C. Achieve the pigs' socialist goals without further delay
D. Pave way for Napoleon to become an absolute ruler