Textual Analysis - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 2017

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Othello.


According to the highest estimate, how many ships in the Turkish fleet were said to head for the Island of Cyprus?

A. 107
B. 230
C. 200
D. 140

Question 32:

• JAMB 2017

This question is based on William Shakesphere's Othello.


"...Fathers, from hence trust not your daughters' minds. By what you see them act. Is there not charms. By which the property of youth and maidhood May be abused?....."


The speaker in the excerpt above addresses _______?

A. Othello
B. Lago
C. Brabantio
D. Roderigo

Question 33:

• JAMB 2017

Who succeeded Othello as Governor of Cyprus?

A. Cassio
B. Lago
C. Montano
D. Gratiano

Question 34:

• JAMB 2017

This question is based on Bayo Adebowale's Lonely Days.


The cap-picking ceremony is to

A. Break the strong will of Yaremi
B. Make Yaremi remarry
C. Establish that she is wicked
D. Prove that Ajumobi is not the best

Question 35:

• JAMB 2017

This question is based on William Shakespheare's

"...Fathers, from hence trust not daughters' minds. By what you see them act. Is there not charms. By which the property of youth and maidhood May be abused?."


In the excerpt it is implied that daughters are

A. Lascivious
B. Petty
C. Pretentious
D. Thieves