Textual Analysis - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 276:

• JAMB 1997

This question is based on Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge.
Susan concealed the true parentage of Elizabeth Jane in order to

A. Safeguard her daughter's dignity
B. Avenge Henchard for offending her
C. Escape Henchard's curse
D. Prevent Newson from claiming his daughter.

Question 277:

• JAMB 1997

This question is based on Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge.
The novel is about growth because

A. Farfrae replaces Henchard as the Mayor of Casterbridge
B. Of socio-economic changes in Casterbridge society
C. Henchard finally permits Farfrae to woo Elizabeth-Jane
D. Henchard gradually attains self-awareness

Question 278:

• JAMB 1997

This question is based on Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge.
'Come, 'said Donald quietly, 'a man o'your position should ken better, sir!It is tyrannical and no worthy of you.'
Which of Henchard's actions is tyrannical?

A. He says Donald must not befriend Elizabeth - Jane
B. He asks Abel Whittle to go to Blackmoor vale half naked
C. He dismisses Jopp, his former manager
D. He decides not to marry Lucetta on Susan's return.

Question 279:

• JAMB 1997

This question is based on Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge.
A major irony in the Henchard-Farfrae relationship is that

A. Farfrae's arrival spells Henchard's doom
B. They employ each other
C. They disagree over Abel Whittle
D. The friendship ends too soon

Question 280:

• JAMB 1997

This question is based on Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge.
Which of the following events marks the climax of the novel ?

A. Susan Henchard's sale
B. The return of susan Henchard
C. The skimmity-ride
D. The disclosure of Elizabeth-Jane's identity