PROSE - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 481:

• JAMB 2014

Based on Chimamanda Adichie's Purple Hibiscus, one of the changes introduced into St Agnes' Church by Father Benedict is that

A. Everyone must take holy communion
B. There must be fasting every month
C. The Credo must be recited in igbo
D. The Kyrie must be rendered only in Latin

Question 482:

• JAMB 2014

Based on Chimamanda Adichie's Purple Hibiscus, Eugene Achike in the novel is portrayed as

A. A tough retired soldier
B. A soft and gentle husband
C. An uncompromising traditionalist
D. A fanatical Catholic adherent

Question 483:

• JAMB 2014

Based on Chimamanda Adichie's Purple Hibiscus, in the Achike family,the character who is central to the theme is

A. Jaja
B. Kambili
C. Mama
D. Sisi

Question 484:

• JAMB 2014

Based on Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and The Sea, the type of fish caught by Santiago after days of effort is

A. Geisha
B. Shark
C. Iris
D. Marlin

Question 485:

• JAMB 2014

Based on Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and The Sea,the novel demonstrates the

A. Struggle of man against defeat
B. Attempt to catch fish
C. Desire to understand life
D. Influence of the sea on man