Textual Analysis - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 436:

• JAMB 2013

These question is based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters.
James: Let me swear, woman. And I will swear by my father's coffin that if....
The lines depict James as a

A. Traditionalist
B. Christian
C. Pagan
D. Muslim

Question 437:

• JAMB 2013

Based on Ferdinand Oyono's the Old Man and the Medal, for his sacrifices to the church, Meka gets

A. A place near an aged leper
B. A land to build a new house
C. Appointed into the church elders' council
D. The privilegde to choose a permanent place to sit

Question 438:

• 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 439:

• 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 440:

• 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