Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 666:

• JAMB 1985

In Soyinka's 'Abiku', the statement, 'The ripest fruit was saddest', is an example of

A. Metaphysical conceit
B. Equivocation
C. Slasng
D. A paradox
E. A proverb

Question 667:

• JAMB 1985

When David Diop in 'The Vultures' says that 'civilization kicked us in the face' and 'holy water slapped our cringing brows', he is using

A. Slapstick
B. A curse
C. Invective
D. Personification
E. Sacrilege.

Question 668:

• JAMB 1985

The mood expressed in 'We Have Come Home' by Lenrie Peters is that of

A. Hope and joy at one's return
B. Tension over the past and uncertainty of the future
C. Jubilation and a sense of achievement
D. Cautions optimism
E. Apprehension and defeat

Question 669:

• JAMB 1985

In the poem 'The Vultures', David Diop expresses his

A. Hope that African will triumph over colonialism
B. Hatred of Africans
C. Affections of the colonial masters
D. Love of forced romances
E. Hatred of women.

Question 670:

• JAMB 1985

The poem 'Viaticum' portrays a ritual preparation for

A. Life's journey
B. A war dance
C. Wrestling match
D. Slaughtering cattle
E. Moonlight game