Jamb Literature in English 2006 Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on Thomas Hardy's
The death of Prince can be said to

A. Portray Tess as a fated character
B. Reveal the family's total dependence on the animal
C. Cause Tesas'misfortunes
D. Foreshadow Tess'ultimate fate

Question 22:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on Thomas Hardy's
Most of Tess'misery as a girl-mother comes from the thought of

A. Herselfas the parent of a nameless child
B. The world's concern about her breaking social law
C. Herself as a spouseless mother
D. Her inexperience in childcare

Question 23:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on Thomas Hardy's
The theme of chance is graphically demonstrated by the

A. Meeting of Parson Tringham and Mr Durbeyfield
B. Rape scene
C. Sudden return of Angel Clare from Brazil
D. Death of Tess'child

Question 24:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on Femi Ademiluyi'sThe New Man
The tension generated at Ipaja and Iwuya early in the novel is a result of

A. Prophet Elijah's trance
B. Badejo's antigraft posture
C. The campaign for parliamentary election
D. The increase in cocoa prices

Question 25:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on Femi Ademiluyi'sThe New Man
After listening to the soldiers' conversation, the convict decides to

A. Get in touch with his relation immediately
B. Hide in the bush for one day and later contact Laoye Layeni
C. Hide in the bush for one week and later contact Sade
D. Contact his friends who arrange his movement