Textual Analysis - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 236:

• JAMB 1992

This question is based on William Golding's Lord of the Flies.
The character in the novel who best symbolizes man's pride in his ability to reason is

A. Henry
B. Maurice
C. Piggy
D. Roger

Question 237:

• JAMB 1993

This question is based on Ayi Kwei Armah's 'The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born.'
The theme of the novel is

A. Hatred
B. Corruption
C. Poverty
D. Morality

Question 238:

• JAMB 1993

This question is based on Ayi Kwei Armah's 'The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born.'
'...How can I look at Oyo and say I hate long shiny cars? How can I come back to the children and despise international schools? And then Koomson comes, and the family sees Jesus Christ in him ...
The statement above reveals a feeling of

A. Despair
B. Envy
C. Alienation
D. Hope

Question 239:

• JAMB 1993

This question is based on Ayi Kwei Armah's 'The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born.'
The title, The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born
implies that

A. There could still be an upright man within an amoral society
B. There is a possibility of moral regeneration
C. The teacher is not involved in corruption
D. Any corrupt government will be overthrown

Question 240:

• JAMB 1993

This question is based on Ayi Kwei Armah's 'The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born.'
'' The old man himself does not believe in it
But when people see you doing something to get ahead, they become jealous and shout the slogans against you .''
What is being referred to in these lines?

A. Christianity
B. Pan Africanism
C. Socialism
D. Capitalism