PROSE - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 461:

• JAMB 2013

"Since I came to this country I have never seen cocoa as well dried as yours."
Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal, the speaker above is

A. The Catechist
B. Nua
C. Nkolo
D. The Commandant

Question 462:

• JAMB 2013

"Since I came into this country I have never seen cocoa as well dried as yours."
Based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal, to the white men, the medal that is given symbolizes

A. Peace
B. Friendship
C. Harmonious relationship
D. Love

Question 463:

• JAMB 2013

In Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood, Nnu Ego is blamed for the misfortunes of her

A. Parents
B. Husband
C. Siblings
D. Children

Question 464:

• JAMB 2013

Based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood,
According to the novel Nnaife becomes frustrated when

A. His wife gives birth to female twins
B. He is recruited into the army
C. Oshiaju secures a scholarship to study abroad
D. He is arrested and charged for attempted murder of his inlaw

Question 465:

• JAMB 2013

Based on Buchi Emecheta''s The Joys of Motherhood, Adaku remains faithful to Nnaife until she

A. Is rebuked by the Ibuza society for abusing Nnu Ego
B. Becomes rich and powerful
C. Starts keeping unnecesary friends
D. Is unable to give birth to a male child