LITERARY APPRECIATION - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 311:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on Literary Appreciation. But the towering earth was tired of sitting in one position. She moved, suddenly, and the houses crumbled, the mountains heaved horribly, and the work of million years was lost.
'The depicted is one of

A. Destruction
B. Dejection
C. Happiness
D. Admiration

Question 312:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on Literary Appreciation.
But the towering earth was tired of sitting in one position. She moved, suddenly, and the houses crumbled, the mountains heaved horribly, and the work of million years was lost.
'The subject matter of the passage is

A. Earthquake
B. Demolition
C. Flood
D. Storm

Question 313:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on Literary Appreciation.'She even thinks that up in heaven Her class lies late and shores While poor black cherubs rise at seven To do celestial chores.
'Countee Cullen: For a Lady I KnowThe tone of the poem above is

A. Satiric
B. Affectionate
C. Indifferent
D. Sympathetic

Question 314:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on Literary Appreciation.Life, though a vanity Yet, not purpose full in drawling resignation Life's spice is in strive
From the extract above, the poet suggests that

A. Life is full of care
B. There can't be life without stive
C. Life is worthwhile without care
D. Strive makes life worth living

Question 315:

• JAMB 2008

This question is based on Literary Appreciation.'An unlucky creation His mother, a street walker;His lying father,A champion at producing bastards.'B.S.: Tibenderana; The BastardThe subject of the poem above is

A. A prostitute
B. The lying father
C. The son
D. The orphan