Jamb Literature in English 2006 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga D.I. (ed.): Weast African Verse.
The subject matter of Wangusa's A Taxi Driver on His Death is

A. The road
B. Death
C. The vehicle
D. The driver

Question 2:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga D.I. (ed.): Weast African Verse.
The subject matter of Wangusa's A Taxi Driver on His Death is

A. The road
B. Death
C. The vehicle
D. The driver

Question 3:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga D.I. (ed.): Weast African Verse.
The character addressed in Serenade is

A. From a poor family
B. In a joyous mood
C. In a sad mood
D. At war with another character

Question 4:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga D.I. (ed.): Weast African Verse.
Apart from his lover, the poet in Senghor's I will Pronounce Your Name is also concerned with his

A. Religion
B. Continent
C. Cinnamon
D. Wealth

Question 5:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga D.I. (ed.): Weast African Verse.
In Houseman's To an Athlete Dying Young, the poet sees the death of the young athlete as

A. Belated
B. Permanent
C. Temporary
D. Timely