Literature In English 2003 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 21 :

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on J.P. Clark's The Wives' Revolt.
The mutual exchange of abuse in the play is reminiscent of

A. Lkaki
B. Ekpe
C. Udje
D. Etiyeri

Question 22 :

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on J.P. Clark's The Wives' Revolt.
In the play, the central idea is that gender equality is

A. Both undersirable and unattainable
B. Attainable and desirable
C. Obnoxious but desirable
D. Desirable but unattainable

Question 23 :

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on J.P. Clark's The Wives' Revolt.
'....Those with breasts have walked out, and that leaves you, me and the old girls returned home on retirement. It's the dry season, child.'The character to whom the words are spoken in the play is in

A. Front of the verandah of Okoro's house
B. Okoro's front yard, downstage
C. The direction of the kitchen, offstage
D. The kitchen, upstage

Question 24 :

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on J.P. Clark's The Wives' Revolt.
'...Great orators in the assembly, and poor nannies at home.'Those being ridiculed here are the

A. Spinsters
B. Husbands
C. Wives
D. Old women

Question 25 :

• JAMB 2003

This question is based on J.P. Clark's The Wives' Revolt.
In their flight, the women settle at lyara in order to

A. Forestall reconciliation
B. Seek peace
C. Cure cross-piece
D. Hurt their husbands