Jamb Literature in English 2019 Past Questions and Answers

Question 41:

• JAMB 2019

The metaphorical significance of Frank Ogodo's 'Harvest of Corruption' is seen in the theme of_____________

A. Corruption
B. Unemployment
C. Retribution
D. Betrayal of public trust

Question 42:

• JAMB 2019

The voice of reason in the 'Harvest of Corruption' is exemplified in the character of___________

A. Ochuole
B. Ogeyi
C. Madam Hoha
D. Aloho

Question 43:

• JAMB 2019

The characterisation of Othello maybe pointed out in that__________

A. He remains at a distance from much of the action that concerns and affects him at the beginning
B. He refuses to appoint Lago as the Lieutenant
C. Although he is a cultural outsider in Venice, his military skills are valuable to the State
D. Lago sees him as an enemy

Question 44:

• JAMB 2019

The setting of Shakespeare's Othello is____________

A. Verona
B. Venice
C. The Faroe Islands
D. Bulgaria

Question 45:

• JAMB 2019

The most dominant poetic device used in Okara's 'Panio and Drums' is_______

A. Metaphor
B. Symbolism
C. Pathetic Fallacy
D. Analogy