DRAMA - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 81:

• JAMB 1987

The tragedy in Romeo and Juliet occurs as a result of

A. A flaw in the character of Romeo
B. A flaw in the character of Juliet
C. Friar Lawrence's advice
D. Circumstances rather than flaws in character.

Question 82:

• JAMB 1987

In The Victims, the two old women play the role of

A. Guardians of tradition
B. Eavesdroppers
C. Witches
D. Chorus

Question 83:

• JAMB 1987

Which of the following best describes Nwabunor in The Victims?

A. An industriouswoman plagued by bad luck
B. A quarrelsome woman
C. A jealous rival
D. A shrewd calculating woman

Question 84:

• JAMB 1987

A close reading of The Victims reveals that Ogugua's pr-marital and extra-marital affairs are a reflection of her

A. Innate promiscuity
B. Love of public scandals
C. Defiance of social norms
D. Self-hate.

Question 85:

• JAMB 1987

The major cause of the tragedy in The Victims is

A. The African polygamous marriage system
B. Nwabunor's jealosy
C. Ogugua's moral laxity
D. Obunua's irresponsibility