Literature In English 2004 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 36 :

• JAMB 2004

This question is based on J.P Clark's The Wives' Revolt
The 'Proclamation' and 'Reclamation' segments of the play are performed

A. As an aside
B. By a chorus off-stage
C. On-stage and off-stage
D. Off-stage

Question 37 :

• JAMB 2004

This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's she Stoops to Conquer.
The major thematic preoccupation of her play is

A. The constraintic on parental obligations
B. The problems of class and English mannerisms
C. The presentation of a mannerless society
D. Changing the traditional view about English comedy

Question 38 :

• JAMB 2004

This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's she Stoops to Conquer.
Miss Hardcastle is able to 'conquer' at the end of the play because of her

A. Indiscretion
B. Beauty
C. Wit
D. Brawn

Question 39 :

• JAMB 2004

This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's she Stoops to Conquer.
One of the enriching features of the play is the

A. Matchmaking attempts by Mrs. Hardcastle
B. Manipulation of appearance and reality
C. Use of rural and urban settings
D. Lopsided resolution of conflicts

Question 40 :

• JAMB 2004

This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's she Stoops to Conquer.
The epilogue of the play deals with the impermanence of

A. Nature
B. Friendship
C. Womanhood
D. Love