Textual Analysis - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 2019

The characterisation of Othello maybe pointed out in that__________

A. He remains at a distance from much of the action that concerns and affects him at the beginning
B. He refuses to appoint Lago as the Lieutenant
C. Although he is a cultural outsider in Venice, his military skills are valuable to the State
D. Lago sees him as an enemy

Question 7:

• JAMB 2019

The setting of Shakespeare's Othello is____________

A. Verona
B. Venice
C. The Faroe Islands
D. Bulgaria

Question 8:

• JAMB 2019

The specie of conflict exemplified in the Native Son is that of_______

A. Man against society
B. Man against nature
C. Man against culture
D. Man against man

Question 9:

• JAMB 2018

The question is based on William’s Shakespeare’s OTHELLO

Othello kills Desdemona because the_______

A. Former is jealous
B. Former's race is insulted
C. Latter is a witch
D. Latter is an idol

Question 10:

• JAMB 2018

The question is based on William’s Shakespeare’s OTHELLO


Brabantio is opposed to the relationship between Othello and Desdemona because_________

A. He prefers lago
B. Othello is a moor
C. Rodgerigo woos her first
D. Desdemona is too young