Literature In English 2003 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 1 :

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on the Literary Appreciation
Jibunoh was simply a difficult man.He was relation. He all his neighbours and deserted by his relations policeman in the entire village. He also had ten cases instituted against him for either stealing or violating the rights of others. He had no regard for decency or normal conduct. No lover of peace or order could be his friend. It is not surprising that his death elicited jubilation rather than mourning.'The passage above reveals that Jibunoh symbolizes

A. Wickedness
B. Insanity
C. Lawlessness
D. Isolation

Question 2 :

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on the Literary Appreciation
Jibunoh was simply a difficult man.He was relation. He all his neighbours and deserted by his relations policeman in the entire village. He also had ten cases instituted against him for either stealing or violating the rights of others. He had no regard for decency or normal conduct. No lover of peace or order could be his friend. It is not surprising that his death elicited jubilation rather than mourning.'The passage above reveals that Jibunoh symbolizes

A. Wickedness
B. Insanity
C. Lawlessness
D. Isolation

Question 3 :

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on the Literary Appreciation'Loveliest of trees the cherry now is hung with bloom along the bough and stands out the woodland ride Wearing While for Easter tide
A.E Housman Loveliest of Trees the Cherry Tree. In the excerpt above, the subject matter is

A. Love of trees
B. Cherry bloom
C. Snow at easter
D. Woodland tide

Question 4 :

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on the Literary AppreciationAs virtuous men pass mildly away, and whisper to their souls to go.
Whilst some of their sad friends do say '' The breath goes now', and some say ''No''
The tone of this poem is generally

A. Appreciative
B. Serious
C. Imaginative
D. Conversational

Question 5 :

• JAMB 2003

'I am informed the day recycles itself today
when I slept in the Lord in February
I blame no one for an untimely death
I bless Good for a noble departure-His words
The lord taketh the righteous away before evil days
The persona in the poem appears happy to have died

A. A noble death
B. During the day
C. At an old age
D. An untimely death