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Literature In English Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Literature In English Questions

Question 6:
"From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life..." Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the lines above suggests that the tragedy in the play
  • A Could have been averted
  • B Is predestined
  • C Is brought on enmity
  • D Brought misfortune on the lovers
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Question 7:
"O she doth teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night A rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear." Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, from the lines above, Juliet's beauty is presented
  • A In contrast to the dark night
  • B As a source of envy to all
  • C In terms of riches
  • D As being outstanding
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Question 8:
"The all seeing sun Ne'er saw match since first the world begun." Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, The lines above were spoken by
  • A Count Paris in praise of Juliet
  • B Romeo in praise of Juliet
  • C Romeo in praise of Roseline
  • D Lady Capulet in praise of Roseline
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Question 9:
Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, The major role of Mercutio in the play is to
  • A Serve as a contrast to Romeo
  • B Aid and abet Romeo's passion
  • C Annoy Tybalt
  • D Accompany Romeo to Friar Lawrence
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Question 10:
Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, The play shares the feature of classical tragedy through the use of
  • A Violence on stage
  • B Chorus
  • C Comic relief
  • D Flashback
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