Dramatic Techniques - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 101:

• JAMB 1989

This question is based on George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man.
The play ends on a note of

A. Cynicism
B. Idealism
C. Realism
D. Despair

Question 102:

• JAMB 1989

This question is based on George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man.
Which of the following characters fight against vague idealism in life?

A. Major Petkoff
B. Captain Bluntschli
C. Catherine
D. Raina

Question 103:

• JAMB 1989

This question is based on Wole Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel.
A savage custom, barbaric, out-dated Rejected, denounced, accursed Excommunicated, archaic, degrading Humiliating, unspeakable, redundant, Retrogressive, remarkable, unpalatable what custom does Lakunle refer to in the above excerpt?

A. The seduction of a maiden
B. Wrestling contests as an exercise
C. The practic of polygamy
D. The payment of bride price

Question 104:

• JAMB 1989

This question is based on Wole Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel.
The time has come when I can fool myself no more I am no man Sadiku My manhood Ended near a week ago'.
In the light of subsequent happenings, these word reveal that the speaker

A. Abhors polygamy
B. Has become impotent
C. Is a crafty seducer
D. Is disgusted with life

Question 105:

• JAMB 1989

This question is based on Wole Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel.
.....Aha! Here comes Sadiku
Do you bring some balm
To soothe the smart of my misused armpit
Away, your enemy!'
What is the nature of the balm referred to by the speaker?

A. An antiseptic ointment
B. A special method of massage
C. News about Sidi
D. A gourd of palm wine