Question 1```Questions 1 and 2 are based on George Orwell's 1984```. In this novel, the term 'proles' is A.a term for underground moles B.a reference to subversive elementsC.a term of contempt for the common peopleD.gangsters who oppose big brother Objective Show full explanation
Question 2```Questions 1 and 2 are based on George Orwell's 1984```In this novel, Orwell creates the picture ofA.a welfare stateB.a brutal totalitarian stateC.community of strong worshippersD.a nation of vibrant and loving citizens Objective Show full explanation
Question 3```Questions 3 and 4 are based on Ferdinand Oyono's 'the old man and the medal'.``` Meka's initial reaction to the commandant's invitation is one of A.JoyB.Excitement C.AngerD.Apprehension Objective Show full explanation
Question 4```Questions 3 and 4 are based on Ferdinand Oyono's 'the old man and the medal'.```The author's description of Meka's neighbours and their way of life in the village shows A.his love and admiration for themB.his contempt for and disgust with themC.his familiarity with African traditions D.that Africans do not have a stable family lifeObjective Show full explanation
Question 5```Questions 5 and 6 are based on Buchi Emecheta's the joys of Motherhood``` Nnuego's first reaction to Nnanne betrays A.elationB.disgustC.contentment D.familiarityObjective Show full explanation
Question 6```Questions 5 and 6 are based on Buchi Emecheta's the joys of Motherhood```Nnuego's character could be summarized as A.extremely and unreasonably self-sacrificingB.deliberately and negatively schemingC.extremely selfishD.irresponsible and care tree Objective Show full explanation
Question 7```Questions 7 - 9 are on general literary principles```. The main purpose of a state of a satire is toA.heighten the personality of the main character in a storyB.attack the governmentC.incite the reader to rebellion D.ridicule or treat a subject or idea with contemptObjective Show full explanation
Question 8```Questions 7 - 9 are on general literary principles```A prologue usually occurs at theA.middle of a poemB.end of a novelC.beginning of a poemD.none of the above Objective Show full explanation
Question 9```Questions 7 - 9 are on general literary principles```In a literary work, the character whom the hero struggles against is called hisA.alter egoB.oppositeC.mentorD.antagonistObjective Show full explanation
Question 10My love is like a red rose That's newly sprung in june O my love is like the melody That's sweetly played in tune.The main literary device employed in the above lines isA.antithesisB.simileC.MetaphorD.abstractionObjective Show full explanation