Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 1651:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on selected poems from Ker, D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka, W. (ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(eds.): A Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M. et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E.et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga D.I. (ed.): Weast African Verse.
In Clark's Agbor Dancer, the drum is central to the message because it

A. Portrays the drummer as an expert
B. Reminds the poet of his cultural roots
C. Provides the rhythm for the dancer
D. Draws the spectators to the dancing arena

Question 1652:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on Literary Appreciation 'He did his work in the same slow obstinate way as he had done it in Jones time never shirking and never volunteering for extra either'.
George Orwell: Animal Farm
Form the passage above, the character being described is

A. Enthusiastic
B. Altruistic
C. Cynical
D. Lazy

Question 1653:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on Literary Appreciation
The hunter dies and leaves his poverty to his gun
The blacksmith dies and leaves his poverty to his anvil..
The extract above is an example of

A. Elegy
B. Ballad
C. Epic
D. Eulogy

Question 1654:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on Literary Appreciation 'It was not the apple that tempted Eve, but this grapefruit; thus did maren revise the tale of Paradise Lost, and even Chris, shocked as he was at such blasphemy,confessed himself tempted to agree whenever maren returned from raiding the Principal's compound, with a shirtful of booty to share, especially on a hot afternoon.'
Wole Soyinka: Ibadan: The Penkelemes Years, A Memoir
The passage above achieves a mock-heroic effect through the use of

A. Meiosis
B. Epigram
C. Allusion
D. Symbolism

Question 1655:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on Literary Appreciation
' 'O fleeting gleam of noon dream You incense my clothed cream!
Tony E. Afejuku: An Orchard of Wishes
The literary device used in the lines above is

A. Repetition
B. Refrain
C. Consonance
D. Assonance