Jamb Literature in English 2008 Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet. The chorus in the prologue of the play is essentially meant to

A. Foreshadow the play
B. Highlight the characters
C. Estimate the actions
D. Introduce the play

Question 12:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four. In the novel, Big Brother metaphorizes a

A. Totalitarian authority
B. Benevolent leader
C. Revolutionary leader
D. Party brotherhood

Question 13:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four. In the novel, Orwell attempts to

A. Satirize the artificiality of a machine controlled society
B. Eulogize the beauty of the socialist system
C. Condemn the disgusting hypocrisy of all communist systems
D. Laud the boundless possibilities of the human intellect

Question 14:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four. Winston Smith begins his rebellion against the power of the state by

A. Purchasing arms
B. Keeping a private diary
C. Opposing the law
D. Educating the youth

Question 15:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four. The Ministry of Truth is concerned with

A. News entertainment, education and fine arts
B. Propaganda, war, publishing and enlightenment
C. Investigation, propaganda and fine arts
D. Economic affairs, education and propaganda