DRAMA - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 221:

• JAMB 2002

this Question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer.
In the play the general picture depicted is that of

A. Lower-class degeneracy
B. Succeefully arranged marriages
C. Chaotic value systems
D. Claerly focused personalities

Question 222:

• JAMB 2002

this Question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer.
Form the stage directions it is apparent that Oliver Goldsmith makes use of a

A. Set each for the upper and lower classes
B. Different set for each Act
C. Variety of sets to suit the subject matter
D. Single set in the whole play

Question 223:

• JAMB 2002

this Question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer.
Hardcastle:
And I love every thing that's old old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wines; and I believe, Dorothy (taking her hand) you'll own I have been pretty fond of an old wife.
Mrs. Hardcastle,
you're forever at your Dorothy's, and your old wife's. You may be a Darby, but l'll be no Joan, I promise you I am not so old as you'd make me, by more than one good year.
The dialogue above reveals the couple's

A. Fear of the unknown
B. Difference in lifestyle
C. Love for each other
D. Humorous disposition

Question 224:

• JAMB 2002

this Question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer.
Kate could best be described as

A. S mild tempered heroine
B. An unassuming aristocrat
C. A hot-tempered aristocrat
D. An acutely sensitive character

Question 225:

• JAMB 2002

this Question is based on J.P. Clark's The Wives' Revolt.
Characterization in the play is

A. Economical but ineffective
B. Conomical and effective
C. Elaborate but ineffective
D. Elaborate and effective