Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 1746:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on J.C.De Graft's Sons and Daughters.' I still think you can do something about it... persuade him; make him see how frustrating the whole business is bound to be for you.The whole business in the excerpt above refers to

A. Marriage proposal
B. Career choice
C. Business contract
D. Political transition

Question 1747:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters. The central conflict in the play is

A. Religious
B. Romantic
C. Generational
D. Communal

Question 1748:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters.

A. James agrees that Aaron and Maanan should study what they want
B. Lawyer B harasses Maanan in his office
C. Haanah, James' wife convinces him
D. Aaron and Maanan agree to read the courses James chooses for them

Question 1749:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet. 'I will be brief, for my short date of breath is not so long as is a tedious tale.'The statement above is in reference to the speaker's

A. Retirement
B. Imminent death
C. State of health
D. Short-tempered nature

Question 1750:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet. Romeo's death becomes inevitable because

A. Friar Lawrence's letter is not delivered
B. Juliet is married to Paris
C. Romeo kills Tybailt in a duel
D. Juliet has committed suicide