PROSE - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 146:

• JAMB 1981

The night is significant in 'Nightfall in Soweto' because

A. People stay in their houses
B. Crimes are committed at night
C. The people can rest their tired bones at night
D. Black people are persecuted even in their own homes at night
E. Night brings alot of enjoyment

Question 147:

• JAMB 1981

In Rubadiri's 'Stanley meets Mutesa' Mtu Mweupe Karibu means

A. Whiteman, you are a man of excellent calibre
B. Whiteman stay in peace with us
C. Whiteman, you are welcome
D. Whiteman go back to your country
E. Whiteman here are cables for you

Question 148:

• JAMB 1981

When Xuma talked to Di about Eliza, she

A. She thought Eliza was like her inside
B. Agreed that Eliza was unreasonable
C. Was amused
D. Was offended
E. Believed Xuma was very knowledgeable

Question 149:

• JAMB 1981

At mines where Xuma worked, the workers were

A. Satisfied
B. Confused
C. Rebellious
D. Overworked
E. Respected.

Question 150:

• JAMB 1981

Which of the following characters was assassinated by an unknown assailant in 'Mine Boy'

A. Daddy
B. Ma plank
C. Dladla
D. Chris
E. Johannes