Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 226:

• JAMB 2016

This question is based on Selected Poems from Johnson,R.et al (eds.): New Poetry from African (ed); Poems of Black Africa; Senanu, K.E. and Vincent, T.(ed): A Selection of African Poetry; Adeoti, G: Naked Soles; Hayward, J. (ed); The Penguin Book of English Verse and Nwoga, D. (ed): West African Verse.


'awaiting in ambush'

ambush in the line above from Adeoti's Ambush symbolises

A. Exploit
B. Frustration
C. Danger
D. Pain

Question 227:

• JAMB 2016

This question is based on Bayo Adebowale's Lonely Days.


Yaremi's main job is taffeta

A. Mending
B. Making
C. Weavibg
D. Dyeing

Question 228:

• JAMB 2016

This question is based on Bayo Adebowale's Lonely Days.


In Kufi the death of a husband is treated with

A. Indifference
B. Suspicion
C. Elation
D. Anger

Question 229:

• JAMB 2016

This question is based on Bayo Adebowale's Lonely Days.


Kufi is a

A. Christian community
B. Pagan society
C. Muslim community
D. Traditional society

Question 230:

• JAMB 2016

This question is based on Richard Wright's Native Son.

One of the pictures Bigger sees on the pamphlet given to him by Jan is that of a

A. Knife and a sword
B. Knife and gun
C. Hammer and a sickle
D. Matchet and a hammer