PROSE - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 376:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
'Phases' in the novel refers to

A. Phases of the moon and their effects on the plot
B. Moments of awareness of Tess'misfortune
C. Points of conflict between good and evil
D. Stages of development in the life of Tess

Question 377:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
From the tragedy of Tess, it can be said that Thomas Hardy is concerned with the evils of

A. Modernization
B. Industrialization
C. Democratization
D. Colonization

Question 378:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
Angel Clare's ambition in marrying Tess d'Urbervilles is to secure a wife with

A. High social standing
B. Great fortune
C. Rustic innocence
D. A wide knowledge of the world

Question 379:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on Femi Ademiluyi's The New Man.
Brigadier General Johnson's plan to assassinate President Monye is revealed to

A. Biola Denji
B. The SAB superior
C. The President's ADC
D. A friend

Question 380:

• JAMB 2005

This question is based on Femi Ademiluyi's The New Man.
In the novel, Asejire refers to a

A. River
B. Town
C. Farmer
D. Cleric