Literature In English 2009 Jamb Past Questions and Answers

Question 16 :

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal '' We are here to die of rage! say die of rage because this time the uncircumcised have gone too far...''The word uncircumcised in the statement above by Nti refers to

A. Nua and Mvondo
B. The whites
C. The people of Doum
D. The white farmers

Question 17 :

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal The only two sons of Meka die fighting for

A. Independence
B. The colonialists
C. The church
D. Their people

Question 18 :

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal In the novel, Africanness is achieved in both

A. Setting and characterization
B. Narration and style
C. Diction and syntax
D. Pun and style

Question 19 :

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of MotherhoodWhat prompts Nnu Ego to run to the effigy of her Chi is that

A. She is worried and sick
B. She is pregnant
C. The Chi asks her to come
D. Milk is dripping from her breasts

Question 20 :

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of MotherhoodIn the society of Nwokocha Agbadi, a man's social rating is determined by his

A. Oratorical power
B. Physical prowess
C. Gentle mien
D. Altruistic actions