Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 1666:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on Femi Ademiluyi'sThe New Man
The tension generated at Ipaja and Iwuya early in the novel is a result of

A. Prophet Elijah's trance
B. Badejo's antigraft posture
C. The campaign for parliamentary election
D. The increase in cocoa prices

Question 1667:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on Femi Ademiluyi'sThe New Man
After listening to the soldiers' conversation, the convict decides to

A. Get in touch with his relation immediately
B. Hide in the bush for one day and later contact Laoye Layeni
C. Hide in the bush for one week and later contact Sade
D. Contact his friends who arrange his movement

Question 1668:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on Femi Ademiluyi''sThe New Man
In terms of religion, the people of Ipaja can be described as

A. Conformists
B. Liberals
C. Fanatics
D. Puritans

Question 1669:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on Ayi Kwei Armah's Fragments.
The message State Express 555 is an advertisement for

A. An imported alcoholicdrink
B. A brand of elitist cigrette
C. A newly commissioned road network
D. Gold Coast Transport Corporation

Question 1670:

• JAMB 2006

This question is based on Ayi Kwei Armah''s Fragments.
The Baako ultimately goes mad indicates that

A. The visionary is usually a sacrificial lamb
B. Society is incurable
C. Man is a fateful being
D. The evils that men do live after them