Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 1911:

• JAMB 2011

These questions are based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A,E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West Africa Verse.
In Naked soles, Adeoti writes that the carnival of naked soles dances through

A. Scorching sun
B. Blooming thorns
C. A cloudy atmosphere
D. A dirty room

Question 1912:

• JAMB 2011

These question are based on George Orwell's Nineteen-Eighty Four.
The novel can be described as

A. Optimistic
B. Persuasive
C. Pessimistic
D. Antagonistic

Question 1913:

• JAMB 2011

These question are based on George Orwell's Nineteen-Eighty Four.
Room 101 symbolizes a place oF

A. Rest
B. Humiliation
C. Torture
D. Fun

Question 1914:

• JAMB 2011

These question are based on George Orwell's Nineteen-Eighty Four.
The power and oppression of an irresistible evil debased Winton's dreams of

A. Freedom and democracy
B. Wealth and capitalism
C. Sovereignty
D. Internal security

Question 1915:

• JAMB 2011

These questions are based on selected poems from Ker,D. et al (eds.): New Poetry from Africa; Soyinka,(ed.): Poems of Black Africa; Selection of African Poetry; Umukoro, M et al (eds.): Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A,E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides and Nwoga, D.I. (eds.): West Africa Verse.
in Kunene's A Heritage of Liberation,the persona is concerned with the

A. People's struggle for survival
B. Intolerance of the new generation
C. Celebration of African tradition
D. Criticism of modern tradition