Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 1871:

• JAMB 2010

These question are based on selected poems from Ker, D.et al (eds.)New poetry from Africa; Soyinka, (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 Guide and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West African Verse.
In Lawrence's Bat, the poet persona mistakes the bats for

A. Swallows
B. Pipistrello
C. Sparrows
D. Owls

Question 1872:

• JAMB 2010

These question are based on selected poems from Ker, D.et al (eds.)New poetry from Africa; Soyinka, (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 Guide and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West African Verse.
In Elliot's Journey of the Magi, the magic are aided on their journey by

A. Horses
B. Carmels
C. Chariots
D. Donkeys

Question 1873:

• JAMB 2010

These question are based on selected poems from Ker, D.et al (eds.)New poetry from Africa; Soyinka, (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 Guide and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West African Verse.
According to Cope's Sonnet VII, poetry is basically

A. Therapeutic
B. Philosophical
C. Inspiring
D. Boring

Question 1874:

• JAMB 2010

These questions are based on General Literary Principles.
A play which mainly aims at provoking excessive laughter is called.

A. COMEDY
B. A FARCE
C. SATIRE
D. A TRAGIC-COMEDY

Question 1875:

• JAMB 2010

These questions are based on General Literary Principles.
Both comedy and tragedy have

A. Climax
B. Tragic hero
C. Stanza
D. Happy ending