PROSE - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 416:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal The only two sons of Meka die fighting for

A. Independence
B. The colonialists
C. The church
D. Their people

Question 417:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal In the novel, Africanness is achieved in both

A. Setting and characterization
B. Narration and style
C. Diction and syntax
D. Pun and style

Question 418:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of MotherhoodWhat prompts Nnu Ego to run to the effigy of her Chi is that

A. She is worried and sick
B. She is pregnant
C. The Chi asks her to come
D. Milk is dripping from her breasts

Question 419:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of MotherhoodIn the society of Nwokocha Agbadi, a man's social rating is determined by his

A. Oratorical power
B. Physical prowess
C. Gentle mien
D. Altruistic actions

Question 420:

• JAMB 2009

This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood''look at me jubilant for being given another opportunity to live longer, and see this foolish woman eager to end her own life when her maker is not yet ready for her...''The opportunity referred to in the extract above is

A. The misunderstanding between Nnaife and his wife
B. Narrowly escaping being knocked down
C. The driver's encounter with Nnu Ego
D. Ominous visit of Agunwa