Practice - JAMB Literature

Subject

Novel

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Number of Questions

Question 1 Literary Genre

A narrative poem must

A. preach a sermon B. tell a story C. describe natural scenery D. argue a question

Question 2 Character

Which teacher was transferred to Stardom Hub after a student named Bibi had nightmares about his tribal marks?

A. Mr. Fafore B. Mr. Ayesoro C. Mr. Audu D. Mr. Oyelana

Question 3 Literary Device

The line "B'Onirse ofingba mo, eyi to ti fin sile 'ko le p'arun" (the master carver's carvings live on) functions as:

A. Foreshadowing B. Theme statement C. Character development D. Plot twist

Question 4 Analysis

The line "We would be believing we dreamt it" suggests

A. apostrophe B. assonance C. antithesis D. alliteration

Question 5 Literary Device

"I hate brave cowards like you" is an example of

A. irony B. antithesis C. eulogy D. oxymoron

Question 6 Plot

Which event triggers Bepo's emotional breakdown during the farewell?

A. The MD's speech about his late father B. The Canoe dance performance C. The students' debate D. The presentation of the cheque

Question 7 General

What was the monthly rent Sola paid for her two-bedroom apartment in Manchester?

A. £1,500 B. £1,000 C. £650 D. £2,000

Question 8 Cause and Effect

What causes the MD to discover the staff's hidden parking lot?

A. A tip-off from a staff member B. Her decision to take a walk and inspect the land C. The security guard's report D. A parent's complaint

Question 9 Appreciation

In literature, local color is

A. universal B. restricted C. only English D. only American

Question 10 Plot

The story of Mr. Ogo and Fruitful Future School is presented as:

A. A parallel narrative showing Bepo's past encounter with ritual practices B. The main plot of the novel C. A romantic subplot D. A comic interlude

Question 11 Literary Device

Bepo's statement, "If you say education is too expensive try ignorance" is a(n):

A. Epigram B. Paradox C. Oxymoron D. Antithesis

Question 12 Literary Device

"A time to sow, a time to reap, a time to be born, a time to die" exemplifies

A. hendiadys B. chiasmus C. anaphora D. anadiplosis

Question 13 Appreciation

An extended fictional narrative which is realistic is known as a

A. short story B. diary C. novella D. novel

Question 14 Appreciation

The totality of the effects produced on a reader of a literary work is

A. tone B. mood C. plot D. diction

Question 15 Literary Device

"Rays of sun peeping through the cloud" is an example of

A. synecdoche B. irony C. apostrophe D. personification

Question 16 Analysis

"Don't panic. Be calm. If you are somehow upset... try to regain your composure" reveals speaker as

A. hopeless B. uncertain C. afraid D. confident

Question 17 Analysis

"Lift not the painted veil which those who live call life" stanza is example of

A. quatrain B. sonnet C. couplet D. sestet

Question 18 Symbolism

The waterfalls mentioned throughout the novel symbolize:

A. Nigeria's wasted potential B. The beauty and richness of Nigerian tourism C. The flow of emigrants out of Nigeria D. The cleansing of corruption

Question 19 Theme

The theme of parental responsibility is explored through:

A. The MD's management of the school B. Parents' sacrifices for school fees and relocation C. Teachers' dedication to students D. The government's education policies

Question 20 Plot

The novel's opening with Bepo weeping at assembly is an example of:

A. Flashforward B. In medias res C. Climax D. Denouement

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