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JAMB Literature-in-English Mock Test

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

The main conflict in The Lion and the Jewel arises from

a)

Baroka’s refusal to modernize

b)

Sidi’s choice between tradition and modernity

c)

Sadiku’s betrayal of Sidi

d)

Lakunle’s love for Baroka’s wife

2.

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

a)

His trust in Lamboi and Musa

b)

His military failures

c)

His refusal to embrace colonial rule

d)

His betrayal of Jilo

3.

The major theme of Look Back in Anger is

a)

The impact of colonial rule

b)

Class struggle and disillusionment

c)

The decline of traditional African values

d)

The power of women in politics

4.

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

a)

His fading strength as a leader

b)

The clash between old and new generations

c)

Sidi’s power over men

d)

Lakunle’s rejection of tradition

5.

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

a)

The audience knows about the conspiracy against Gbanya before he does

b)

Jilo openly betrays her father

c)

The people reject Musa’s leadership

d)

The British arrive unexpectedly

6.

Helena’s arrival in Look Back in Anger

a)

Helps resolve the conflict between Jimmy and Alison

b)

Increases tension and leads to Alison’s departure

c)

Ends Jimmy’s anger

d)

Leads to a political revolution

7.

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

a)

Open-minded

b)

Arrogant and dismissive

c)

Respectful but hesitant

d)

Indifferent

8.

The dominant mood in Look Back in Anger is

a)

Joyful

b)

Frustration and resentment

c)

Romantic

d)

Comic

9.

The plot of Let Me Die Alone is driven by

a)

The struggle for a throne

b)

A forbidden love affair

c)

A colonial war

d)

A conflict between two brothers

10.

The use of a chorus in classical Greek drama serves to

a)

Provide background information and commentary

b)

Interfere in the main action

c)

Represent supernatural forces

d)

Lead the rebellion in the play

11.

A picaresque novel typically features

a)

A rogue protagonist traveling through different settings

b)

A tragic hero who dies young

c)

A complex romantic relationship

d)

A story about royalty

12.

In literature, epistolary novels are written in the form of

a)

Conversations

b)

Poetry

c)

Letters and diary entries

d)

Monologues

13.

An omniscient narrator is one who

a)

Knows everything about all characters

b)

Focuses only on one character’s thoughts

c)

Writes in the first person

d)

Is unreliable

14.

The term bildungsroman refers to

a)

A novel about personal growth and development

b)

A novel about war and politics

c)

A romantic novel

d)

A horror novel

15.

The denouement of a novel refers to

a)

The turning point in the story

b)

The resolution of conflicts

c)

The introduction of characters

d)

The climax

16.

Satire is primarily used in literature to

a)

Praise society

b)

Criticize human behavior through humor or irony

c)

Create suspense

d)

Tell personal stories

17.

The setting of a novel refers to

a)

The time and place of the story

b)

The background of the protagonist

c)

The climax of the plot

d)

The role of minor characters

18.

A foil character is one who

a)

Contrasts with another character to highlight traits

b)

Acts as a narrator

c)

Provides comic relief

d)

Is the main antagonist

19.

The persona in a poem is

a)

The speaker or voice of the poem

b)

The poet’s personal story

c)

The audience of the poem

d)

A minor character in the poem

20.

The theme of a literary work is

a)

Its central idea or message

b)

The climax of the story

c)

The main character’s personal journey

d)

The author’s biography

21.

A caesura in poetry is

a)

A pause within a line

b)

The rhyme scheme

c)

The last line of a poem

d)

A type of stanza

22.

The tone of a poem is

a)

The poet’s attitude towards the subject

b)

The central theme

c)

The rhyme pattern

d)

The physical setting

23.

Alliteration is the repetition of

a)

Consonant sounds at the beginning of words

b)

Vowel sounds in a line

c)

Words at the end of sentences

d)

Rhyming words

24.

The mood of a poem refers to

a)

The feeling it evokes in the reader

b)

The poet’s personal experiences

c)

The poem’s historical background

d)

The type of stanza used

25.

Dramatic monologue is best described as

a)

A speech given by a character to an unseen audience

b)

A poem about war and tragedy

c)

A conversation between two people

d)

A long narrative poem

26.

Metaphor is used in poetry to

a)

Compare two things directly without “like” or “as”

b)

Create humor in a poem

c)

Tell a personal story

d)

Describe a historical event

27.

The persona in a poem is not necessarily

a)

The author of the poem

b)

A fictional speaker

c)

A symbolic character

d)

A reflection of society

28.

Imagery in poetry appeals to

a)

The five senses

b)

The political background

c)

The historical period

d)

The number of stanzas

29.

Refrain in poetry is

a)

The repetition of a line or phrase at intervals

b)

The structure of a poem

c)

The poet’s personal experience

d)

The main theme of a poem

30.

Personification occurs when

a)

Human qualities are given to non-human things

b)

A character undergoes transformation

c)

A poem follows a strict rhyme scheme

d)

The poet narrates in first person view