Jamb Literature in English 2006 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• 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.
Brutus'A Troubadour I Traverse paints the picture of

A. Peace amidst pestilence
B. Love in a hostile environment
C. Hatred inspired by state terror
D. Hunger in the midst of plenty

Question 7:

• 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 Cheney-Coker's Myopia, the attitude of the poet is one of

A. Sympathy
B. Joy
C. Empathy
D. Envy

Question 8:

• 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.
Milton's On His Blindness teaches human beings to

A. Discountenance physical disabilities
B. Regard disabilities as enduring
C. Keep on struggling endlessly
D. Use their talents sparingly

Question 9:

• 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 Clark's Agbor Dancer, the drum is central to the message because it

A. Portrays the drummer as an expert
B. Reminds the poet of his cultural roots
C. Provides the rhythm for the dancer
D. Draws the spectators to the dancing arena

Question 10:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on Literary Appreciation 'He did his work in the same slow obstinate way as he had done it in Jones time never shirking and never volunteering for extra either'.
George Orwell: Animal Farm
Form the passage above, the character being described is

A. Enthusiastic
B. Altruistic
C. Cynical
D. Lazy