Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 2011:

• JAMB 2013

These question are based on selected poems from Johnson, R. 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: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: Poetry for Senior Secondray Schools NWOGA, d.i. (ED.) wEST aFRICAN vERSE.
"Time winged chariot"
The line above from Marvell's To His Coy Mistress depicts

A. The measurement of time
B. How fast events unfold
C. How fast time flies
D. The usefulness of time

Question 2012:

• JAMB 2013

These question are based on selected poems from Johnson, R. 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: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: Poetry for Senior Secondray Schools NWOGA, d.i. (ED.) wEST aFRICAN vERSE.
Lawrence's Bat opens with the description of the

A. Bats
B. Scenery
C. Scene
D. Creatures

Question 2013:

• JAMB 2013

These question are based on selected poems from Johnson, R. 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: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: Poetry for Senior Secondray Schools NWOGA, d.i. (ED.) wEST aFRICAN vERSE.
The theme of Eliot's The Journey of Magi is

A. Nature
B. Journey
C. Quest for salvation
D. Escape from persecution

Question 2014:

• JAMB 2013

These question are based on selected poems from Johnson, R. 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: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: Poetry for Senior Secondray Schools NWOGA, d.i. (ED.) wEST aFRICAN vERSE.
Acquah's In The Navel of the Soul describes the

A. Lack of experienced midwives in the society
B. Excesses of the new generation churches and politicians
C. Complications of motherhood and child bearing
D. Conflict between the church and tradition

Question 2015:

• JAMB 2013

These question are based on selected poems from Johnson, R. 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: Exam Focus: Literature in English; Eruvbetine, A.E. et al (eds.): Longman Examination Guides: Poetry for Senior Secondray Schools NWOGA, d.i. (ED.) wEST aFRICAN vERSE.
"Listen...they will tell you...
to beat drums is mere children's play,
the adult's is to start echoes...
The lines above from Launkos' End of the War, enhance the

A. Language of the poem
B. Use of imagery
C. Rhyme of the poem
D. Rythm of the poem