Jamb Literature in English 2014 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 2014

Based on William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Ariel is identified as

A. Assistant to Sycorax
B. Leader of the spirits
C. Prospero's daughter
D. Alonso's wife

Question 7:

• JAMB 2014

Based on William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Before the shipwreck that occurred at the beginning of the play, Prospero and his daughter lived in the island for

A. Eighteen months
B. Two decades
C. Twelve years
D. Fourty days

Question 8:

• JAMB 2014

Based on William Shakespeare's The Tempest,Caliban's intention to rape Miranda is born out of the desire to

A. Marry her
B. Destroy the island
C. Compete with Ferdinand
D. Populate the island with Calibans

Question 9:

• JAMB 2014

Based on William Shakespeare's The Tempest,the character associated with savagery in the play is

A. Ferdinand
B. Ariel
C. Stephano
D. Caliban

Question 10:

• JAMB 2014

Based on William Shakespeare's The Tempest,Prospero is portrayed as a man who is

A. Eager to conquer the world
B. Full of mistrust for everybody
C. More interested in studying than in governance
D. Dependent on the spirits of his survival