Dramatic Techniques - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 81:

• JAMB 1987

In The Victims, the two old women play the role of

A. Guardians of tradition
B. Eavesdroppers
C. Witches
D. Chorus

Question 82:

• JAMB 1987

Which of the following best describes Nwabunor in The Victims?

A. An industriouswoman plagued by bad luck
B. A quarrelsome woman
C. A jealous rival
D. A shrewd calculating woman

Question 83:

• JAMB 1987

A close reading of The Victims reveals that Ogugua's pr-marital and extra-marital affairs are a reflection of her

A. Innate promiscuity
B. Love of public scandals
C. Defiance of social norms
D. Self-hate.

Question 84:

• JAMB 1987

The major cause of the tragedy in The Victims is

A. The African polygamous marriage system
B. Nwabunor's jealosy
C. Ogugua's moral laxity
D. Obunua's irresponsibility

Question 85:

• JAMB 1987

In The Victims, the affection between Ubaka and Bomboy is significant because it

A. Results in the death of Ubaka
B. Shows that young people are more affectionate than their elders
C. Contrasts with the general hatred in their family
D. Leads to reconciliation in the family