Textual Analysis - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 446:

• JAMB 2013

Based on George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, Winston Smith works in the Record Department of the Ministry of

A. Peace
B. Plenty
C. Love
D. Truth

Question 447:

• JAMB 2013

These question is based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters.
James: Let me swear, woman. And I will swear by my father's coffin that if....
The speaker is referring to

A. Fosuwa
B. Awere
C. Maanan
D. Hannah

Question 448:

• JAMB 2013

These question is based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters.
From the play, the character of Aaron represents the

A. New generation
B. Old generation
C. Painters
D. Art work

Question 449:

• JAMB 2013

These question is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
'Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe; A villain that is hither come in spite, To scorn at our solemnity this night.'
The villain in the excerpt above is

A. Engaging in a shouty match
B. Holding a sword to commit murder
C. Attempting to steal
D. Attending a feast uninvited

Question 450:

• JAMB 2014

Based on Femi Osofisan's Women of Owu, the gods are portrayed as

A. Saviours of mankind
B. Helpless
C. Architects of man's destiny
D. Amorous