Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 821:

• JAMB 1988

This question is based on Charles Dicken's Great Expectations.Pip is made most conscious of his ingratitude to Joe Margery through

A. The complaints of Biddy
B. The pretensions of Pumblechook
C. His rejection by Estella
D. The death of his sister

Question 822:

• JAMB 1988

This question is based on Charles Dicken's Great Expectations.In the character of Mrs. Pocket, Dickens satirizes

A. Cruelty to servants
B. Aristocratic snobbery
C. Gossiping females
D. Over-indulgent parents

Question 823:

• JAMB 1988

This question is based on Charles Dicken's Great Expectations.'I had little objection to his being seen by Herbert or his father for both of whom I had a respect; but I had the sharpest sensitiveness as to his being seen by Drummle, whom I held in contempt. So throughout life our worst weakness and meannesses are usually committed for the sake of the people whom we most despise.Who is the person whose expected visit is being discussed here?

A. Abel Magwich
B. Mr. Wopsle
C. Mr Punblechook
D. Joe Gargery

Question 824:

• JAMB 1988

This question is based on Charles Dicken's Great Expectations.A play is called a comedy when

A. There is peaceful atmosphere and laughter in it
B. Nobody dies in it
C. There is no serious quarrel in it
D. There is a happy resolution of contradictions

Question 825:

• JAMB 1988

This question is based on Charles Dicken's Great Expectations.The persons who take part in a play are sometimes referred to as

A. Audience
B. Dramatists
C. Dramatis personae
D. Comedians