Jamb Literature in English 2021 Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

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Questions 25 - 30 are based on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

'She bore a mind that envy could not but call fair' The statement above characterizes

A. Maria
B. Olivia
C. Roderigo
D. Viola

Question 17:

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According to the play, the Duke of illyria is fascinated by

A. The idea of love
B. The food of love
C. Music
D. Entertainment

Question 18:

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DUKE:... Thou know'st no less but all; I have unclasped to thee the book even of my secret soul. What exactly has the Duke unclasped?

A. The book of his relationship with Olivia
B. The secret of his soul
C. The details of his relationship with Viola
D. The details of his relationship with Olivia

Question 19:

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'I'll do my best
To woo your lady.'
What is the sincere desire of the person who made the statement above?

A. That she succeeds in winning the love for the master
B. That her best is good enough to win affection
C. That she herself becomes the beloved
D. That she herself wins the love

Question 20:

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The significance of the sub-plot dealing with Feste, Toby and Maria is the expression of life's

A. Fragility
B. Pleasure
C. Comedy
D. Romance