Practice - JAMB Literature

Subject

Novel

Question Type

Number of Questions

Question 1 Plot

The revelation that Bepo was leaving Nigeria comes after:

A. The MD's investigation B. Five days of interrogation and frustration C. The farewell party D. His passport renewal

Question 2 Drama

The speech made by a character to himself on stage is

A. monologue B. epilogue C. aside D. soliloquy

Question 3 Poetry

A metrical pause occurring in the middle of a line in a poem is called

A. tetrameter B. rhythm C. caesura D. assonance

Question 4 Appreciation

The main aim of caricature is to

A. describe B. expose C. emphasize D. ridicule

Question 5 Literary Device

"Fights by the book of arithmetic" uses

A. hyperbole B. euphemism C. litotes D. innuendo

Question 6 Theme

The novel's treatment of religious institutions suggests:

A. All religious organizations are corrupt B. Nigeria has many religious organizations but few godly people C. Christianity is superior to traditional religion D. Religious organizations should be banned

Question 7 Analysis

"The towering earth was tired sitting in one position. She moved suddenly" describes

A. storm B. sea waves C. house movement D. earthquake

Question 8 Literary Genre

A literary work that ridicules the shortcomings of people or ideas is known as a

A. masque B. satire C. fable D. parody

Question 9 Appreciation

What basically distinguishes literature from other disciplines is

A. communication of idea B. use of creative imagination C. portrayal of places D. exposition of human experience

Question 10 Symbolism

The Canoe dance performed at Bepo's farewell symbolizes:

A. Joyful celebration B. The journey of emigration and its historical roots C. Student achievement D. Cultural superiority

Question 11 Appreciation

The term given to a type of incident or device that recurs frequently in literature is

A. concept B. myth C. ritual D. motif

Question 12 Plot

The climax of the novel occurs at:

A. Bepo's breakdown at assembly B. The farewell party where Bepo breaks down C. Bepo's passport renewal in Ibadan D. The airport departure scene

Question 13 Symbolism

The multiple religious buildings along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway symbolize:

A. Nigeria's spiritual diversity B. The paradox of many religious people but few godly ones C. Commercialization of religion D. All of the above

Question 14 Character

Sola's role in the novel is significant because she:

A. Represents those who successfully relocate and testify about life abroad B. Serves as the antagonist who tempts Bepo to leave C. Embodies the corrupt practices of Nigerian teachers D. Symbolizes the failure of the Japa dream

Question 15 Symbolism

The yellow ant (salamo) that Bepo claims never bit him symbolizes:

A. His good luck B. His connection to nature and humility C. His superiority over others D. His fear of insects

Question 16 Analysis

"Homage to Peregede... Let today's dawn bring on its rails trains of good tidings" is

A. invocation B. limerick C. ode D. elegy

Question 17 Appreciation

The account of experiences of an individual during his lifetime is

A. travelogue B. autobiography C. catalogue D. memoir

Question 18 Symbolism

The title "The Lekki Headmaster" symbolizes:

A. Bepo's permanent connection to Lekki B. The ideal of dedicated educators C. The Village Headmaster allusion D. All of the above

Question 19 Cause and Effect

What causes Bepo's passport renewal to take over two months?

A. He applied too late B. The agent Tai's inefficiency and corruption C. The NIN office closed D. He lost his old passport

Question 20 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

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