Post Utme Obafemi Awolowo University Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 11:

Question is on Attahiru, Ahmed Yerima's play

Caliph Attahim invites Mallam because ____________

A. Mallam has blended the caliph
B. Mai Wurno needs to be talked to
C. Attahiru wants Mallam to explain the dream he had
D. Mallam and Mai Wurno are friends

Question 12:

Question is on Attahiru, Ahmed Yerima's play

Caliph "You have spoken well. I agree with the Waziri's suggestions.

You shall both organize your men and build a new well in the market. That is our judgment.
What informed this statement?"

A. Waziris fight with the Whiteman
B. Waziri disagreement with Sarkin Zango
C. The dispute between Caliph Attahiru and Prince Muhammed al-Tahir.
D. The dispute between Sarkin Zango and Sarkin is fake.

Question 13:

A brief but witty expression is called ____________

A. Song
B. Epigram
C. Anecdote
D. Joke

Question 14:

Pastoral poetry refers to the poetic composition of ____________

A. I clergymen
B. Friare
C. Scops
D. Shepherds

Question 15:

A literary composition that employs wit and humour to ridicule persons or institutions is ____________

A. Drama
B. Satire
C. Norella
D. Clergy