Textual Analysis - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 306:

• JAMB 2000

This question is based on Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man the Sea.
The old man's experience is a lesson in

A. Endurance and hardwork
B. Happiness and reliance
C. Indolence and regret
D. Achievement and celebration

Question 307:

• JAMB 2000

This question is based on Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man the Sea.
'Th old man was dreaming about the lions suggests that he is

A. Going to hunt lions
B. Still determined and hopefu
C. Afraid of future struggle
D. About to enter new jungles

Question 308:

• JAMB 2000

This question is based on Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man the Sea.
The novel is set in the

A. White peaks of the Canary Islands
B. Fishing coast of Havana
C. Fishing coast of Cienfuegos
D. Fishing village of Casablanca

Question 309:

• JAMB 2000

This question is based on Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man the Sea.
The pot of the novel revolves around

A. The adventure of a great fish
B. A man's adventure on the sea
C. A man's fightwith a great fish
D. A boy's fight with a great fish

Question 310:

• JAMB 2000

This question is based on Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man the Sea.
The author's thematic concern is

A. The boy's assistance to the man
B. Life in a fishing community
C. The achievements of the old man
D. The ability to rise above defeat