Practice - JAMB Literature

Subject

Novel

Question Type

Number of Questions

Question 1 Appreciation

When an object is invested with a meaning beyond its immediate reference, it becomes

A. a symbol B. an irony C. a subject D. an epigram

Question 2 Appreciation

What basically distinguishes literature from other disciplines is

A. communication of idea B. use of creative imagination C. portrayal of places D. exposition of human experience

Question 3 Theme

What does the "snake in the roof" metaphor represent in the novel?

A. The danger of keeping secrets from staff B. The threat of staff using cooperative funds to start a rival school C. The presence of corrupt parents in the PTA D. The MD's hidden health condition

Question 4 Theme

What does the "Point of No Return" symbolize in the novel?

A. The location of Bepo's farewell party B. The irreversible decision to emigrate C. The entrance to Stardom Schools D. The passport office in Ibadan

Question 5 Poetry

A sonnet typically consists of

A. 10 lines B. 12 lines C. 14 lines D. 16 lines

Question 6 Literary Genre

A trilogy is the

A. set of three one-act dramas by related authors B. series of related stories divided into three equal parts C. sequence of three plays written by the same author D. collection of three poems of equal length

Question 7 Theme

The theme of justice is questioned through:

A. Bepo's decision to leave Nigeria B. The unresolved legal tussle between Banky and Tosh's families C. The MD's firing of Fafore D. The cooperative society's restrictions

Question 8 Literary Device

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

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

Question 9 Character

Which of the following best describes Mrs. Ibidun Gloss's attitude toward Bepo throughout the novel?

A. Indifferent and distant B. Critical and demanding C. Respectful and appreciative D. Manipulative and controlling

Question 10 Analysis

"This thing you are doing is too heavy for you... I have killed many more years" implies

A. listener is wise B. speaker is porter C. listener is more experienced D. speaker is more experienced

Question 11 Literary Genre

A ballad is meant to be

A. acted B. sung C. discussed D. read

Question 12 Literary Genre

A formal, dignified speech or writing praising a person or thing for past or present deeds is a

A. premiere B. eulogy C. anthology D. lampoon

Question 13 Characterization

A device used by a writer to recall past events in a literary work is

A. interlude B. anti-climax C. flashback D. foreshadowing

Question 14 Appreciation

A literary work in which characters and events are used as symbols is known as

A. characterization B. allegory C. metaphor D. parallelism

Question 15 Plot

The debate held in Bepo's honor focused on:

A. Whether education is better in Nigeria or abroad B. Whether arts or science has contributed more to Nigeria C. Whether teachers should be paid more D. Whether Bepo should stay or leave

Question 16 Literary Device

A device used in poetry to achieve emphasis or stress a point is known as

A. rhyme B. assonance C. repetition D. alliteration

Question 17 Theme

The central theme of "The Lekki Headmaster" revolves around which contemporary Nigerian phenomenon?

A. The oil subsidy crisis B. The Japa syndrome (emigration) C. The #EndSARS protest D. The COVID-19 pandemic

Question 18 Literary Genre

A chanson is a term denoting a

A. popular Korean verse B. song from the Middle Ages C. form of love song D. poem of varied metrical forms

Question 19 Plot

Bepo's flashback to the Beesway school serves to:

A. Show his teaching methods B. Reveal his previous encounter with ritualistic practices C. Introduce a new character D. Explain his salary history

Question 20 Appreciation

The figure of speech in which the writer means the exact opposite of what is intended is

A. satire B. irony C. paradox D. metaphor

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