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Literature In English Past Questions and Answers

Jamb 1997 Literature In English Questions

Question 21:
This question is based on Zaynab Alkali's The Stillborn.
What is the most striking feature of the setting in the novel?
  • A The simple but effective description of the landscape
  • B The reliance on straight forward presentations
  • C The effective employment of contrasts
  • D The use of difficult and mystifying language.
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Question 22:
This question is based on Zaynab Alkali's The Stillborn.
What is the author's final message in the novel?
  • A Human beings are born evil
  • B Lovers should never separate
  • C Man must confront his fate
  • D The city is a wicked place
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Question 23:
This question is based on Zaynab Alkali's The Stillborn.
Habu Adams ends up in the novel as a
  • A Married man
  • B Repentant husband
  • C Successful businessman
  • D Lame lover
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Question 24:
This question is based on Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge.
Susan concealed the true parentage of Elizabeth Jane in order to
  • A Safeguard her daughter's dignity
  • B Avenge Henchard for offending her
  • C Escape Henchard's curse
  • D Prevent Newson from claiming his daughter.
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Question 25:
This question is based on Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge.
The novel is about growth because
  • A Farfrae replaces Henchard as the Mayor of Casterbridge
  • B Of socio-economic changes in Casterbridge society
  • C Henchard finally permits Farfrae to woo Elizabeth-Jane
  • D Henchard gradually attains self-awareness
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