DRAMA - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 151:

• JAMB 1994

In his judgement over the elders,Ovonramwen reveals his preference for

A. Diplomacy
B. Intimidation
C. Loyalty
D. Consensus

Question 152:

• JAMB 1994

The factor which led to the collapse of the Benin Empire was

A. Tribalism
B. Betrayal
C. Imperialism
D. Cheiftaincy title
E. Rivalry

Question 153:

• JAMB 1994

"There's no art
To find the mind's construction in the face...'
Based on William Shakespeare's Macbeth,the above statement means that there is no

A. Artist who can construct a face
B. Skill of reading thoughts from the face
C. Skill of differentiating the face from the mind
D. Artist who can understand a man

Question 154:

• JAMB 1994

"Why should I play the Roman fool, and die
On mine own sword?"
Based on William Shakespeare's Macbeth,playing the Roman fool from the above statement implies

A. Acting the part of a foolish Roman
B. Behaving like Brutus and Mark Anthony
C. Acting like foolish Romans who killed themselves with their own hands
D. Acting the Part of a Roman fool in a play

Question 155:

• JAMB 1994

"Rather than so, come fate, into the list,
And champion me to the utterance!"
Based on William Shakespeare's Macbeth, "Rather than so"in the quotation above refers to

A. Macbeth's fear of not being king
B. Banqou's children becoming kings
C. Macduff defeating Macbeth on the battle field
D. Birnam wood coming to Dunsinane