Search SchoolNGR

Saturday, 04 April 2026
Register . Login

Literature In English Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Literature In English Questions

Question 6:
This question is based on Wole Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel.
Which of the following divisions is used as`a technical device to denote the symbolic significance of certain events?
  • A Day, morning and afternoon
  • B Morning, noon and night
  • C Morning, evening and midnight
  • D Mid-day, midnight and morning
View Answer & Explanation
Question 7:
This question is based on George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man.
The main themes in the play are best summed up by the phrase
  • A Military glory and romantic love
  • B Heroism and marriage
  • C Innocent women and brave men
  • D Realism and romance
View Answer & Explanation
Question 8:
This question is based on George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man.
What basic character traits are revealed by Bluntschli's description of himself as 'a free citizen' and Raina's reference to him as 'my chocolate cream soldier?
  • A Affection and tale-bearing
  • B Facetiousness
  • C Simplicity and naturalness
  • D Obduracy
View Answer & Explanation
Question 9:
This question is based on George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man.
'You know how to hurt with your tongue with your hands. But I don't care, now I've found out that whatever clay I'm made of you're made of the same...'
What action of the speaker led to the reaction upon which she comments?
  • A Eavesdropping
  • B Tale-telling
  • C Errand-running
  • D Gossiping
View Answer & Explanation
Question 10:
This question is based on George Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man.
Catherine's natural looks portray her as a
  • A Sophisticated lady
  • B Soldier's wife
  • C Mountain farmer's wife
  • D Business woman
View Answer & Explanation