Post Utme Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 376:

Questions are based on African and Non-African Poetry

Mazisi Kunene is an African poet from

A. Ghana
B. Nigeria
C. Malawi
D. South Africa

Question 377:

Questions are based on African and Non-African Poetry

In T.S. Eliot's "The Journey of the Magi", the journey can be described as ____________

A. Delightful
B. Unnecessary
C. Allegorical
D. Symbolic

Question 378:

Questions are based on African and Non-African Poetry

The dominant figurative device in Kobena Acquah's "In the Navel of the Soul" is ____________

A. Metaphor
B. Assonance
C. Barbados
D. Euphemism

Question 379:

Questions are based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal.

"fellow wayfarer... what good news do you bring me?" The statement above is addressed by Meka to

A. The Commandant's messenger
B. A passing dog
C. A dove
D. Engamba

Question 380:

Questions are based on Ferdinand Oyono's The Old Man and the Medal.

The gullet is so named by the natives because of his

A. Razor-sharp wit
B. Long neck
C. Closeness to the people
D. Hostility