Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 501:

• JAMB 1982

In Shakespeare''s Macbeth, the central character-Macbeth-is

A. A Russhian general
B. A Scottish general
C. A Finnish general
D. An English general
E. A German general

Question 502:

• JAMB 1982

The 'Myth of the Bagre' is recited at the

A. Funeral of young men
B. Funeral of young women
C. Funeral of old men and woman
D. Coming of age of young men and women
E. Return of the ancestors.

Question 503:

• JAMB 1982

Dramatic irony entails

A. A statement that means more than is evident to its maker
B. A hilarious statement
C. Satirical comment
D. A sarcastic announcement
E. Praise of the audience.

Question 504:

• JAMB 1982

what is the subject of Kalu Uka's 'Earth to Earth?

A. The size of the universe
B. The immensity of Nature
C. Death
D. Growth
E. A long journey

Question 505:

• JAMB 1982

Which character made the following statement in Macbeth?:
This castle hath a pleasant seat, the air Nimbly and sweetly recommends itself
Unto our gentle senses'

A. Macbeth
B. Duncan
C. Lady Macbeth
D. Macduff
E. Lennox