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Literature-in-English (320)
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THE LEKKI HEADMASTER
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Question 1
Literary Device
The juxtaposition of the cooperative society's N95 million with staff salaries illustrates:
A.
Irony
B.
Paradox
C.
Dramatic irony
D.
Situational irony
Question 2
Literary Device
"The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew" is an example of
A.
repetition
B.
alliteration
C.
paradox
D.
rhyme scheme
Question 3
Literary Genre
A story with elements that have both literal and figurative meanings is called
A.
allegory
B.
novella
C.
fable
D.
epistle
Question 4
Character
In the novel, Mr. Fafore's near-dismissal reveals which aspect of his character?
A.
His incompetence as an English teacher
B.
His resilience despite economic hardship
C.
His confrontational attitude toward parents
D.
His privileged background
Question 5
Analysis
The description of Lagos-Ibadan expressway's reconstruction suggests:
A.
Government is efficient
B.
Infrastructure development is possible in Nigeria
C.
The road was never bad
D.
Travel is always easy
Question 6
Plot
The conflict between Banky and Tosh's families is resolved by:
A.
The court's decision
B.
The school's intervention
C.
Bepo's counseling
D.
It remains unresolved as Bepo leaves
Question 7
Characterization
A novel written as a series of letters is called
A.
historical
B.
epistolary
C.
Gothic
D.
sociological
Question 8
Poetry
A poem that has no regular meter, rhyme, or line length is written in
A.
blank verse
B.
free verse
C.
iambic pentameter
D.
heroic couplet
Question 9
Analysis
In recounting criminal life, "I have done almost everything in this world" suggests tone of
A.
regretful
B.
boastful
C.
subdued
D.
repentant
Question 10
Literary Device
The novel's use of the term "Japa" throughout is an example of:
A.
Archaism
B.
Neologism/contemporary slang
C.
Euphemism
D.
Jargon
Question 11
Drama
An action in a play that stimulates the audience to pity a character is
A.
pathos
B.
parody
C.
pyrrhic
D.
props
Question 12
Analysis
"This thing you are doing is too heavy for you... I have killed many more years" implies
A.
listener is wise
B.
speaker is porter
C.
listener is more experienced
D.
speaker is more experienced
Question 13
Characterization
Characterization in a novel refers to the
A.
writer's opinion of the characters
B.
way characters are revealed to the reader
C.
characters and the way they behave
D.
reader's opinion of the characters
Question 14
Event
Why did Bepo break down and weep during the morning assembly?
A.
He had lost his wallet
B.
He was being pressured to relocate to the UK
C.
His wife had divorced him
D.
He was fired by the MD
Question 15
Analysis
"I wonder how long, you awful parasites" addressing bed bugs is
A.
limerick
B.
lampoon
C.
light verse
D.
light opera
Question 16
General
What did Akindele say about elderly Nigerians working in America?
A.
They get high-paying jobs easily
B.
Some 70-year-olds work as casual workers, shaking like leaves in the wind
C.
They all become supervisors
D.
They are respected for their age
Question 17
Literary Genre
A narrative poem must
A.
preach a sermon
B.
tell a story
C.
describe natural scenery
D.
argue a question
Question 18
Poetry
A poem that tells a story through dialogue and action, often meant to be performed, is a
A.
lyric
B.
dramatic poem
C.
epic
D.
sonnet
Question 19
Theme
The novel portrays the Nigerian passport renewal process as a symbol of:
A.
Government efficiency
B.
Bureaucratic corruption and frustration
C.
National pride
D.
Technological advancement
Question 20
Poetry
A poem that expresses personal feelings about a specific moment or experience is
A.
narrative
B.
lyrical
C.
dramatic
D.
epic