POETRY - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 166:

• JAMB 1986

The dominant mood in J.P. Clark's 'Night Rain' is that of

A. Indignation
B. Sorrow
C. Joy
D. Optimism.

Question 167:

• JAMB 1986

The impression created of the rain in J.P. Clark's 'Night Rain' is that of

A. An implacable destructive force
B. An invading but paradoxically welcome force
C. A welcome and benevolent force
D. A sinister and ominous force.

Question 168:

• JAMB 1986

From the poem itself, it is easy to tell that J.P. Clark's Abiku' is set in

A. Ancient times
B. A hut in a riverine village
C. A modern city by the sea
D. The only mansion in the village.

Question 169:

• JAMB 1986

The tone of Wole Soyinka's 'Abiku is

A. Arrogant and cynical
B. Mysterious and cunning
C. Understanding but cynical
D. Kind and thoughtful.

Question 170:

• JAMB 1986

Which of the following statement is NOT true of the two 'Abiku' poems by J.P Clark and Wole Soyinka?

A. In each of the two poems, the voice of the Abiku is heard
B. While the tone of Clark's poem is conciliatory, that of Soyinka is defiant
C. It would appear that making body marks on the two Abiku has not served the customary purpose of stopping them from coming again
D. As the two poet portray them, Clark's Abiku can choose to stay or not to stay, but Soyinka's Abiku cannot.