Textual Analysis - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 66:

• JAMB 1978

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy because

A. It is full of noblemen and ladies
B. It is set in Verona
C. It ends unhappily
D. Juliet is only fourteen years old
E. It has five acts

Question 67:

• JAMB 1978

In T.S Elliot's 'Journey of the Magi' the old choirmaster could not be buried in the manner he wished because he unfortunately died

A. In summer
B. In spring
C. At night
D. In winter
E. In the chapel

Question 68:

• JAMB 1978

As a character,Ozidi,in J.P Clark's play of that name,is ruined by

A. Too great interest in women
B. Too much love of peace
C. Excessive belief in his own powers
D. Too great dependence on his grand-mother
E. The wickedness of his enemies

Question 69:

• JAMB 1978

Ihuoma cannot be a successful wife in The Concubine because

A. She is troublesome and cruel
B. The sea god,her spirit husband has put a curse on her
C. Nobody wishes to marry her in the village
D. She is too old to bear children
E. She is a widow

Question 70:

• JAMB 1978

Mr Johnson,by Joyce Cary,is an interesting novel for the reason that

A. Mr Johnson the cheif character,is a typical African
B. Mr Rudbeck is a British colonial officer
C. It is a great love story between Mr Johnson and his wife,Bamu
D. Mr Johnson is an active character full of drama,song and poetry
E. All the characters are nice and considerate