Textual Analysis - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 206:

• JAMB 1989

This question is based on Chinua Achebe's Arrow of God
Whom do you consider to be Ezeulu's closest friend and confidant in Umuaro?

A. Naka of Umuneora
B. Ogbuefi Akuebue
C. Nwokeke Nnaberi
D. The priest of Idemili

Question 207:

• JAMB 1989

This question is based on Mariama Ba's So Long a Letter .
'Was it madness, weakness, irresistible love?
What inner confusion led Modou Fall to marry Binetou?...
Ramatoulaya finds the answers to these questions in

A. The inherent weakness of man
B. The Islamic tradition
C. Human destiny
D. The fickleness of human nature

Question 208:

• JAMB 1989

This question is based on Mariama Ba's So Long a Letter .
Ramatoulaye's attitude to her co-wife is that of

A. Jealousy
B. Anger
C. Contempt
D. Pity

Question 209:

• JAMB 1990

This question is based on Chinua Achebe's Arrow of God
'' This madness which they say you have must now begin to know its bounds. You are telling me to go and find cassava for you...''
In view of the speaker's aim, this statement is

A. Ambiguous
B. Hyperbolic
C. Ironic
D. An understatement

Question 210:

• JAMB 1990

This question is based on Chinua Achebe's Arrow of God
Which of the following BEST describes Ezeulu's mood when he was locked up in Okperi by the white administrator?

A. Indifference
B. Despair
C. Apathy
D. Nobility of mind