Textual Analysis - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 421:

• JAMB 2011

These question are based on George Orwell's Nineteen-Eighty Four.
The power and oppression of an irresistible evil debased Winton's dreams of

A. Freedom and democracy
B. Wealth and capitalism
C. Sovereignty
D. Internal security

Question 422:

• JAMB 2012

"Meka, kneeling down in his usual fashion with his behind up in the air.
Kelara knelt down beside him.
Amalia and her husband knelt down as well."
Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal, the actions of Meka, Kelara, Amalia and her husband signify

A. Parade
B. Dance
C. Prayer
D. Celebration

Question 423:

• JAMB 2012

"He had knocked his toes against so many things that he had no toenails anymore and the yaws he had suffered from his youth had twisted his toes up so that they pointed to the sky"
Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal,the description above is in reference to the foot of

A. Kelara
B. Meka
C. Egamba
D. Mvondo

Question 424:

• JAMB 2012

"They said their prayers in a monotonous sing-song,
kneeling on their bamboo bed like camels
waiting to be loaded."
Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal, the dominant figure of speech in the excerpt above is

A. Rhetorical question
B. Simile
C. Metaphor
D. Mixed metaphor

Question 425:

• JAMB 2012

Based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood,
As a symbol of marital success and fulfillment, Ibuza community places a lot of importance on

A. Childbirth
B. Wealth
C. Male child
D. Female child