JAMB Literature-in-English Mock Test

The main conflict in The Lion and the Jewel arises from

• Baroka’s refusal to modernize

• Sidi’s choice between tradition and modernity

• Sadiku’s betrayal of Sidi

• Lakunle’s love for Baroka’s wife

In Let Me Die Alone, Gbanya’s downfall is primarily caused by

• His trust in Lamboi and Musa

• His military failures

• His refusal to embrace colonial rule

• His betrayal of Jilo

The major theme of Look Back in Anger is

• The impact of colonial rule

• Class struggle and disillusionment

• The decline of traditional African values

• The power of women in politics

In The Lion and the Jewel, Baroka’s wrestling match with a younger man is symbolic of

• His fading strength as a leader

• The clash between old and new generations

• Sidi’s power over men

• Lakunle’s rejection of tradition

The use of dramatic irony in Let Me Die Alone is best seen when

• The audience knows about the conspiracy against Gbanya before he does

• Jilo openly betrays her father

• The people reject Musa’s leadership

• The British arrive unexpectedly

Helena’s arrival in Look Back in Anger

• Helps resolve the conflict between Jimmy and Alison

• Increases tension and leads to Alison’s departure

• Ends Jimmy’s anger

• Leads to a political revolution

In The Lion and the Jewel, Lakunle’s attitude towards tradition can best be described as

• Open-minded

• Arrogant and dismissive

• Respectful but hesitant

• Indifferent

The dominant mood in Look Back in Anger is

• Joyful

• Frustration and resentment

• Romantic

• Comic

The plot of Let Me Die Alone is driven by

• The struggle for a throne

• A forbidden love affair

• A colonial war

• A conflict between two brothers

The use of a chorus in classical Greek drama serves to

• Provide background information and commentary

• Interfere in the main action

• Represent supernatural forces

• Lead the rebellion in the play