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Literature In English Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Literature In English Questions

Question 1946:
"If you touch me, I shall smash your face with this bottle"
Based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters, the issue at stake is that
  • A Maanan is trying to compromise
  • B Lawyer B is trying to kiss Maanan
  • C James sees Awere as a bad influence
  • D Mrs Bonu is taunting Maanan for loving her husband
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Question 1947:
"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 1948:
"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 1949:
"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 1950:
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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