Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 791:

• JAMB 1987

An antagonist is a character in a narrative who

A. Uses abusive language to antagonize other characters
B. Works against the interest the interests of the protagonist
C. Works against the interests of other characters
D. Champions the cause of the protagonist

Question 792:

• JAMB 1987

In The Victims, the affection between Ubaka and Bomboy is significant because it

A. Results in the death of Ubaka
B. Shows that young people are more affectionate than their elders
C. Contrasts with the general hatred in their family
D. Leads to reconciliation in the family

Question 793:

• JAMB 1987

In 'Vanity', Birage Diop portrays the African predicament as arising from

A. Sad complaining voices of beggars
B. Pitiful anger bowing like a tumour
C. Not listening to the dead
D. Clamouring and crying roughly over our torments

Question 794:

• JAMB 1988

THIS QUESTIONS ARE BASED ON WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET.
'Wisely and slow. The stumble that run fast'.
This note of caution comes from

A. Benvolio to Mercutio
B. Capulet to Paris
C. Friar to Romeo
D. Nurse to Juliet.

Question 795:

• JAMB 1988

THIS QUESTIONS ARE BASED ON WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET.
'Wisely and slow. The stumble that run fast'.
This note of caution comes from

A. Benvolio to Mercutio
B. Capulet to Paris
C. Friar to Romeo
D. Nurse to Juliet.