PROSE - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 76:

• 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 77:

• JAMB 1978

If we describe Kossoh Town Boy as an autobiography,we mean that it is

A. A historical novel
B. A piece of writing telling us about the life of its author
C. A short story
D. A narrative tale
E. A book well written

Question 78:

• JAMB 1978

One of the following is a narrative technique in the novel

A. Character
B. Interesting story
C. Flashback
D. Logical conclusion
E. Social relevance

Question 79:

• 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 80:

• 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