DRAMA - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 126:

• JAMB 1991

This question is based on George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man.
'You know how to hurt with your tongue with your hands. But I don't care, now I've found out that whatever clay I'm made of you're made of the same...'
What action of the speaker led to the reaction upon which she comments?

A. Eavesdropping
B. Tale-telling
C. Errand-running
D. Gossiping

Question 127:

• JAMB 1991

This question is based on George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man.
Catherine's natural looks portray her as a

A. Sophisticated lady
B. Soldier's wife
C. Mountain farmer's wife
D. Business woman

Question 128:

• JAMB 1991

This question is based on George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man.
In Raina's view, if one is incapable of gratitude, he is incapable of any noble

A. Attitude
B. Ideas
C. Sentiment
D. Prowess

Question 129:

• JAMB 1992

This question i based on William Shakespeare''s Macbeth.
''This supernatural soliciting
Cannot be ill, cannot be good. If ill,
Why hath it given me earnest of success,...
What does the phrase ''earnest of success'' refer to?

A. Macbeth becoming thane of Cawdor
B. Banquo''s children becoming future kings
C. Macbeth becoming king
D. Banquo''s wearing of the crown

Question 130:

• JAMB 1992

This question i based on William Shakespeare''s Macbeth.
''This supernatural soliciting
Cannot be ill, cannot be good. If ill,
Why hath it given me earnest of success,...
What does the phrase ''earnest of success'' refer to?

A. Macbeth becoming thane of Cawdor
B. Banquo''s children becoming future kings
C. Macbeth becoming king
D. Banquo''s wearing of the crown