DRAMA - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 286:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet. 'I will be brief, for my short date of breath is not so long as is a tedious tale.'The statement above is in reference to the speaker's

A. Retirement
B. Imminent death
C. State of health
D. Short-tempered nature

Question 287:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet. Romeo's death becomes inevitable because

A. Friar Lawrence's letter is not delivered
B. Juliet is married to Paris
C. Romeo kills Tybailt in a duel
D. Juliet has committed suicide

Question 288:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet. The multiple deaths in the play serve as a punishment for

A. Imposing life partner on children
B. Treating others with hatred
C. Disobeying one's own parents
D. Shedding kinsmen's blood

Question 289:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet. The major reason for Juliet's grief is

A. The death of her cousin
B. Her reluctant marriage to the County
C. The banishment of her lover
D. Her imminent death

Question 290:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo's and Juliet. The chorus in the prologue of the play is essentially meant to

A. Foreshadow the play
B. Highlight the characters
C. Estimate the actions
D. Introduce the play