Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 1811:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of MotherhoodWhat prompts Nnu Ego to run to the effigy of her Chi is that

A. She is worried and sick
B. She is pregnant
C. The Chi asks her to come
D. Milk is dripping from her breasts

Question 1812:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of MotherhoodIn the society of Nwokocha Agbadi, a man's social rating is determined by his

A. Oratorical power
B. Physical prowess
C. Gentle mien
D. Altruistic actions

Question 1813:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood''look at me jubilant for being given another opportunity to live longer, and see this foolish woman eager to end her own life when her maker is not yet ready for her...''The opportunity referred to in the extract above is

A. The misunderstanding between Nnaife and his wife
B. Narrowly escaping being knocked down
C. The driver's encounter with Nnu Ego
D. Ominous visit of Agunwa

Question 1814:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on selected poem 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; Nwoga, D.I.(ed.); West Africa Verse and Adeoti G.: Naked SolesThorn in Adeotiu's Naked Soles symbolizes

A. Victory
B. Bleakness
C. Destruction
D. Suffering

Question 1815:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on selected poem 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; Nwoga, D.I.(ed.); West Africa Verse and Adeoti G.: Naked Soles'Pregnant cloudsRide Safely on its back'pregnant clouds in Rubadiri's An African Thunderstorm implies

A. Uncertainty
B. Calmness
C. Disbelief
D. Fertility