Dramatic Techniques - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 186:

• JAMB 1998

This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops To Conquer.
The epilogue of the play deals with the

A. Impermanence of nature
B. Impermanence of love
C. Impermanence of nature and womanhood
D. Shortness of love and life

Question 187:

• JAMB 1998

This question is based on Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops To Conquer.
'If my dear Hastings be out constant, i make no doubt to be too hard for her at last. '
The lines above in the play are delivered by

A. Kate
B. Tony
C. Marlow
D. Constance

Question 188:

• JAMB 1998

This question is based on Wole Soyinka's The Trials of Brother Jero.
Brother Chume as a member of Jero's congregation is

A. An informed disciple
B. A messenger to Brother Jero
C. A loyalist and a good husband
D. A disgruntled and gullible follower

Question 189:

• JAMB 1999

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
'I' ll do my best
To woo your lady.'
What is the sincere desire of the person who made the statement above?

A. That she succeeds in winning the love for the master
B. That her best is good enough to win affection
C. That she herself becomes the beloved
D. That she herself wins the love

Question 190:

• JAMB 1999

This question is based on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
'I' ll do my best
To woo your lady.'
What is the sincere desire of the person who made the statement above?

A. That she succeeds in winning the love for the master
B. That her best is good enough to win affection
C. That she herself becomes the beloved
D. That she herself wins the love