Textual Analysis - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 466:

• JAMB 2021

Questions 31 - 33 are based on Abubakar Gimba's Witnesses to Tears.

In the novel, Al-Amin's initial reservations about his daughter's engagement to Lahab are dormed by

A. A premonition of his death
B. Lahab's doubtful morality
C. Hussaina's immaturity
D. His fear of loneliness

Question 467:

• JAMB 2021

The witnesses to the tears in the novel are

A. Saahir and Lahab
B. Lahab and Hussaina
C. Lahab and Sagiir
D. Al-Amin and Hussaina

Question 468:

• JAMB 2021

The novel is largely set in

A. Futa Toro
B. Sabonville city
C. Alligator city
D. Nuclear city

Question 469:

• JAMB 2021

Questions 34 - 37 are based on George Orwell's Animal Farm.

Old Major ends his speech to the animals with song in order to



A. Spur them to action
B. Entertain them
C. Display his ability to sing
D. Teach them how to sing an anthem

Question 470:

• JAMB 2021

The significance of the sub-plot dealing with Feste, Toby and Maria is the expression of life's

A. Fragility
B. Pleasure
C. Comedy
D. Romance