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SECTION A: Shakespeare – Antony and Cleopatra

1. Who is the Roman general deeply in love with Cleopatra?
A. Caesar
B. Antony
C. Lepidus
D. Pompey


2. Cleopatra is the queen of which country?
A. Greece
B. Egypt
C. Rome
D. Syria


3. Antony neglects his duties in Rome because of his love for
A. Fulvia
B. Cleopatra
C. Octavia
D. Charmian


4. Antony’s wife who dies in Rome is
A. Cleopatra
B. Octavia
C. Fulvia
D. Iras


5. Octavius Caesar is Antony’s
A. Brother
B. Political ally and rival
C. Father
D. Servant


6. Antony marries Octavia to
A. Prove loyalty to Cleopatra
B. Strengthen political alliance
C. Become king of Rome
D. Escape Egypt


7. The naval battle that leads to Antony’s defeat is
A. Actium
B. Carthage
C. Athens
D. Corinth


8. Cleopatra flees during the battle of
A. Athens
B. Actium
C. Rome
D. Troy


9. Antony dies by
A. Poison
B. Suicide
C. Execution
D. War


10. Cleopatra finally commits suicide using
A. A dagger
B. A snake (asp)
C. Poison wine
D. Fire


11. Lepidus is a member of the
A. Roman Senate
B. Triumvirate
C. Egyptian council
D. Greek army


12. Enobarbus is Antony’s
A. Servant
B. Loyal friend and soldier
C. Brother
D. Spy


13. Enobarbus eventually
A. Betrays Antony
B. Kills Caesar
C. Marries Cleopatra
D. Becomes king


14. Cleopatra’s attendants include
A. Charmian and Iras
B. Iras and Octavia
C. Charmian and Fulvia
D. Iras and Pompey


15. Pompey is the son of
A. Caesar
B. Antony
C. Pompey the Great
D. Lepidus


SECTION B: African Drama

The Marriage of Anansewa – Efua Sutherland

16. The main trickster in the play is
A. Ananse
B. Akwasi
C. Chief Sapa
D. George


17. Ananse’s daughter is called
A. Efua
B. Ama
C. Anansewa
D. Abena


18. Ananse’s main plan is to
A. Send his daughter abroad
B. Marry his daughter to many chiefs
C. Marry his daughter to the richest chief
D. Make his daughter queen


19. The play reflects the culture of
A. Nigeria
B. Ghana
C. Kenya
D. Uganda


20. Ananse works as
A. Farmer
B. Teacher
C. Clerk
D. Trader


21. The chiefs compete for Anansewa through
A. Gifts
B. Fighting
C. Poetry
D. Singing


22. Ananse pretends that his daughter is
A. Sick
B. Dead
C. Missing
D. Married


23. The selected chief to marry Anansewa is
A. Chief Sapa
B. Chief Akwasi
C. Chief-of-the-Mines
D. Chief B


24. The play is largely narrated by
A. Chorus
B. Storyteller
C. King
D. Priest


25. The major theme of the play is
A. War
B. Greed and trickery
C. Revenge
D. Justice


Once Upon an Elephant – Bosede Ademilua-Afolayan

26. The story centers on the conflict between humans and
A. Lions
B. Elephants
C. Snakes
D. Monkeys


27. The elephant symbolizes
A. Greed
B. Power and nature
C. Poverty
D. Wealth


28. The play promotes
A. Environmental conservation
B. War
C. Revenge
D. Betrayal


29. The setting of the play is mainly
A. Urban city
B. Rural village
C. Desert
D. Palace


30. The major conflict arises from
A. Hunting
B. Marriage
C. Politics
D. Religion


SECTION C: Non-African Drama

An Inspector Calls – J.B. Priestley

31. The Birling family belongs to the
A. Upper class
B. Working class
C. Middle class
D. Peasant class


32. The inspector’s name is
A. Inspector Goole
B. Inspector Hale
C. Inspector Smith
D. Inspector Blake


33. The girl who died is called
A. Eva Smith
B. Daisy Miller
C. Anna Brown
D. Lucy Gray


34. Eva Smith dies by
A. Hanging
B. Poison
C. Fire
D. Shooting


35. Mr Birling is a
A. Factory owner
B. Lawyer
C. Soldier
D. Doctor


36. Sheila Birling is
A. Mr Birling’s wife
B. Mr Birling’s daughter
C. Inspector’s sister
D. Eva’s friend


37. Gerald Croft is engaged to
A. Eva Smith
B. Sheila Birling
C. Mrs Birling
D. Daisy


38. Mrs Birling is head of
A. Charity organization
B. Church
C. School
D. Hospital


39. The inspector’s investigation exposes
A. Murder
B. Collective responsibility
C. Theft
D. Betrayal


40. The play is set in
A. 1912
B. 1920
C. 1945
D. 1890


A Man for All Seasons – Robert Bolt

41. The central character is
A. Henry VIII
B. Thomas More
C. Cromwell
D. Norfolk


42. Thomas More serves as
A. Judge
B. Chancellor of England
C. Soldier
D. Bishop


43. King Henry VIII wants to
A. Start a war
B. Divorce his wife
C. Become emperor
D. Leave England


44. Thomas More refuses to
A. Support the king’s divorce
B. Join the army
C. Travel abroad
D. Marry


45. More is executed because
A. He steals
B. He opposes the king
C. He lies
D. He commits treason


SECTION D: African Prose

So the Path Does Not Die – Pede Hollist

46. The novel explores the life of
A. Immigrants
B. Farmers
C. Soldiers
D. Kings


47. The setting involves
A. Africa and America
B. Europe only
C. Asia
D. Australia


48. The novel deals strongly with
A. Migration
B. War
C. Religion
D. Politics


49. The protagonist struggles with
A. Cultural identity
B. Hunger
C. Poverty
D. War


50. The title suggests
A. Tradition continues
B. Death
C. War
D. Escape

 

[Ita Grace]

Redemption Road – Elma Shaw

51. The story is set in
A. Liberia
B. Nigeria
C. Ghana
D. Kenya


52. The novel explores life after
A. War
B. Marriage
C. School
D. Migration


53. The protagonist struggles with
A. Trauma
B. Greed
C. Love
D. Wealth


54. The theme of the novel includes
A. Healing
B. Revenge
C. Corruption
D. Betrayal


55. The title symbolizes
A. Recovery and hope
B. Death
C. Failure
D. Punishment


SECTION E: Non-African Prose

To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee

56. The narrator is
A. Jem
B. Scout
C. Atticus
D. Boo Radley


57. The story is set in
A. Maycomb
B. Chicago
C. New York
D. London


58. Atticus Finch works as
A. Teacher
B. Lawyer
C. Doctor
D. Judge


59. Tom Robinson is accused of
A. Theft
B. Murder
C. Rape
D. Kidnapping


60. Boo Radley is known as
A. A mysterious neighbor
B. A teacher
C. A judge
D. A doctor


Path of Lucas – Susanne Bellefeuille

61. The novel focuses on
A. Lucas’ survival journey
B. War
C. Politics
D. Marriage


62. Lucas experiences
A. Hardship
B. Luxury
C. Fame
D. Wealth


63. The theme includes
A. Endurance
B. Revenge
C. Corruption
D. Pride


64. Lucas’ journey teaches
A. Courage
B. Hatred
C. Fear
D. Weakness


65. The novel highlights
A. Perseverance
B. Laziness
C. Pride
D. Greed


SECTION F: Poetry

African Poetry

"Once Upon a Time" – Gabriel Okara

66. The poem criticizes
A. Modern hypocrisy
B. War
C. Poverty
D. Religion


67. The speaker longs for
A. Childhood sincerity
B. Wealth
C. Fame
D. Power


68. The poem contrasts
A. Past and present
B. Love and hate
C. Wealth and poverty
D. War and peace


69. The phrase “plastic smiles” suggests
A. Fake friendliness
B. Happiness
C. Sadness
D. Anger


70. The tone of the poem is
A. Nostalgic
B. Humorous
C. Violent
D. Joyful


"New Tongue" – Elizabeth Kamara

71. The poem addresses
A. Language identity
B. War
C. Poverty
D. Nature


72. The “new tongue” symbolizes
A. New language and identity
B. Death
C. Hunger
D. Fear


73. The poem reflects
A. Colonial influence
B. Religion
C. Politics
D. Science


74. The speaker struggles with
A. Cultural change
B. Marriage
C. Poverty
D. War


75. The poem’s theme includes
A. Identity crisis
B. Revenge
C. Wealth
D. Pride


"Night" – Wole Soyinka

76. The poem explores
A. Fear of darkness
B. War
C. Marriage
D. Hunger


77. Night in the poem symbolizes
A. Danger
B. Peace
C. Wealth
D. Joy


78. The atmosphere is
A. Tense
B. Joyful
C. Romantic
D. Calm


79. The poem reflects
A. Human vulnerability
B. Pride
C. Wealth
D. Fame


80. The poet uses
A. Imagery
B. Hyperbole
C. Irony
D. Metaphor


"Not My Business" – Niyi Osundare

81. The poem criticizes
A. Political oppression
B. Love
C. Religion
D. Education


82. The speaker initially shows
A. Indifference
B. Courage
C. Love
D. Sympathy


83. Eventually the speaker
A. Becomes victim
B. Becomes leader
C. Runs away
D. Becomes rich


84. The poem warns against
A. Silence in injustice
B. Poverty
C. Education
D. Marriage


85. The tone changes from
A. Passive to alarmed
B. Happy to sad
C. Calm to angry
D. Joy to laughter


"Hearty Garlands" – S.O.H. Afriyie-Vidza

86. The poem celebrates
A. Achievement
B. War
C. Death
D. Poverty


87. “Garlands” symbolize
A. Honour
B. Anger
C. Fear
D. Hunger


88. The poem uses
A. Celebration imagery
B. War imagery
C. Nature imagery
D. Religious imagery


89. The tone is
A. Appreciative
B. Sad
C. Violent
D. Angry


90. The theme centers on
A. Praise
B. Betrayal
C. Revenge
D. Death


"The Breasts of the Sea" – Syl Cheney Coker

91. The sea symbolizes
A. Nature and power
B. Poverty
C. War
D. Religion


92. The poem contains strong
A. Imagery
B. Alliteration
C. Irony
D. Paradox


93. The poet describes the sea as
A. Nurturing
B. Deadly
C. Weak
D. Small


94. The poem focuses on
A. Nature’s beauty
B. War
C. Politics
D. Marriage


95. The tone is
A. Reflective
B. Angry
C. Joyful
D. Comic


Non-African Poetry

"She Walks in Beauty" – Lord Byron

96. The poem describes
A. A beautiful woman
B. War
C. Nature
D. Religion


97. The beauty described is
A. Physical and inner
B. Only physical
C. Only spiritual
D. Artificial


98. The poem uses
A. Simile
B. Irony
C. Satire
D. Pun


99. The tone is
A. Admiring
B. Angry
C. Sad
D. Violent


100. The woman’s beauty is compared to
A. The night sky
B. The sun
C. Fire
D. Water

 

[Ita Grace]

"The Stone" – Wilfred Wilson Gibson



101. The poem deals with

A. Guilt

B. Love

C. War

D. Marriage





102. The stone symbolizes

A. Burden of guilt

B. Wealth

C. Power

D. Peace





103. The central character feels

A. Regret

B. Joy

C. Pride

D. Anger





104. The poem has a tone of

A. Tragedy

B. Humor

C. Joy

D. Romance





105. The story in the poem involves

A. Accident leading to death

B. War victory

C. Marriage

D. Friendship





"The Nun’s Priest’s Tale" – Geoffrey Chaucer



106. The main character is

A. Chanticleer

B. Caesar

C. Robin

D. Peter





107. Chanticleer is a

A. Rooster

B. Lion

C. Horse

D. Dog





108. Chanticleer’s wife is

A. Pertelote

B. Julia

C. Mary

D. Helen





109. The fox represents

A. Deception

B. Courage

C. Love

D. Kindness





110. The poem is a

A. Beast fable

B. Romance

C. Tragedy

D. Epic





"Digging" – Seamus Heaney



111. The poet’s father works as a

A. Farmer

B. Doctor

C. Soldier

D. Teacher





112. The poet compares his pen to

A. A spade

B. A sword

C. A knife

D. A shovel





113. The poem celebrates

A. Hard work

B. War

C. Wealth

D. Fame





114. The theme involves

A. Heritage

B. Revenge

C. Love

D. Death





115. The tone is

A. Respectful

B. Angry

C. Sad

D. Comic





"Still I Rise" – Maya Angelou



116. The poem addresses

A. Oppression

B. Love

C. War

D. Religion





117. The speaker shows

A. Resilience

B. Fear

C. Weakness

D. Silence





118. The tone is

A. Defiant

B. Sad

C. Angry

D. Fearful





119. The repeated phrase emphasizes

A. Determination

B. Sadness

C. Fear

D. Weakness





120. The poem celebrates

A. Freedom and dignity

B. War

C. Wealth

D. Fame





"The Telephone Call" – Fleur Adcock



121. The poem deals with

A. Racism

B. War

C. Poverty

D. Marriage





122. The speaker is applying for

A. A job

B. A house

C. A visa

D. A school





123. The landlady asks about

A. The speaker’s color

B. Age

C. Salary

D. Religion





124. The tone is largely

A. Satirical

B. Joyful

C. Romantic

D. Angry





125. The poem exposes

A. Prejudice

B. War

C. Poverty

D. Politics





QUESTIONS 126–200 (GENERAL TEXT ANALYSIS)



126. The major theme in Antony and Cleopatra is

A. Love and politics

B. War only

C. Religion

D. Education





127. Cleopatra is portrayed as

A. Charismatic and manipulative

B. Weak

C. Poor

D. Shy





128. In An Inspector Calls, the inspector represents

A. Social justice

B. War

C. Religion

D. Revenge





129. The central message of To Kill a Mockingbird concerns

A. Racial injustice

B. Wealth

C. War

D. Marriage





130. The Marriage of Anansewa is structured like

A. Folktale performance

B. Tragedy

C. Epic

D. Comedy





131. A Man for All Seasons highlights

A. Moral integrity

B. War

C. Wealth

D. Pride





132. The poem “Still I Rise” belongs to the tradition of

A. Protest poetry

B. Epic poetry

C. Romantic poetry

D. War poetry





133. The major theme of “Not My Business” is

A. Political oppression

B. Love

C. Nature

D. Religion





134. “Digging” emphasizes

A. Respect for heritage

B. War victory

C. Wealth

D. Fame





135. The tone of “She Walks in Beauty” is

A. Admiring

B. Violent

C. Angry

D. Sad





136. The fox in “The Nun’s Priest’s Tale” symbolizes

A. Trickery

B. Courage

C. Faith

D. Loyalty





137. In An Inspector Calls, the Birling family represents

A. Capitalist society

B. Peasants

C. Soldiers

D. Farmers





138. Boo Radley symbolizes

A. Misjudged goodness

B. Evil

C. Pride

D. Wealth





139. The title “Still I Rise” emphasizes

A. Resistance

B. Fear

C. Silence

D. Weakness





140. The sea in Coker’s poem represents

A. Power of nature

B. War

C. Death

D. Religion





141. The major conflict in Redemption Road involves

A. Post-war trauma

B. Marriage

C. Poverty

D. Religion





142. The narrative perspective in To Kill a Mockingbird is

A. First person

B. Third person

C. Omniscient

D. Second person





143. The major technique in “Once Upon a Time” is

A. Contrast

B. Irony

C. Hyperbole

D. Pun





144. The repeated phrase in “Still I Rise” creates

A. Emphasis

B. Irony

C. Humor

D. Fear





145. The moral of “The Nun’s Priest’s Tale” warns against

A. Flattery

B. Courage

C. Hard work

D. Kindness





146. The tone of “The Stone” is

A. Regretful

B. Joyful

C. Romantic

D. Violent





147. The narrator of To Kill a Mockingbird is

A. Scout Finch

B. Jem Finch

C. Tom Robinson

D. Dill





148. Atticus Finch symbolizes

A. Justice

B. Power

C. Pride

D. Wealth





149. Chanticleer represents

A. Vanity

B. Courage

C. Faith

D. Humility





150. The inspector’s message focuses on

A. Collective responsibility

B. War

C. Religion

D. Pride

 

[Ita Grace]

151. The poetic device in “She Walks in Beauty” includes



A. Imagery



B. Irony



C. Satire



D. Pun











152. The poem “Night” creates mood through



A. Dark imagery



B. Humor



C. Romance



D. Dialogue











153. The setting of Antony and Cleopatra includes



A. Rome and Egypt



B. Greece and Spain



C. Italy and France



D. China and Japan











154. Cleopatra dies by



A. Snake bite



B. Poison drink



C. Knife



D. Fire











155. The main moral lesson of A Man for All Seasons is



A. Stand by conscience



B. Seek wealth



C. Avoid war



D. Seek power











156. The conflict in “The Telephone Call” centers on



A. Racism



B. War



C. Religion



D. Wealth











157. The poem “Hearty Garlands” celebrates



A. Achievement



B. War



C. Death



D. Poverty











158. “Not My Business” ends with



A. The speaker becoming victim



B. The speaker winning



C. Escape



D. Celebration











159. The style of The Marriage of Anansewa reflects



A. Oral tradition



B. Epic poetry



C. Satire



D. Romance











160. The fox tricks Chanticleer through



A. Flattery



B. Threat



C. Force



D. Magic











161. Lucas’ story emphasizes



A. Perseverance



B. Wealth



C. Pride



D. Fame











162. The poem “Digging” values



A. Manual labour



B. War



C. Wealth



D. Fame











163. The Birling family initially shows



A. Arrogance



B. Fear



C. Kindness



D. Love











164. The sea imagery in Coker’s poem suggests



A. Nurture and danger



B. Peace



C. Religion



D. War











165. The mood of “Night” is



A. Suspenseful



B. Romantic



C. Happy



D. Calm











166. The structure of “Still I Rise” uses



A. Repetition



B. Dialogue



C. Narrative



D. Satire











167. The setting of Redemption Road reflects



A. Post-war society



B. Colonial war



C. Industrial revolution



D. Desert life











168. The poetic persona in “Once Upon a Time” desires



A. Genuine smiles



B. Wealth



C. Fame



D. Power











169. The fox in Chaucer’s tale represents



A. Trickster figure



B. Hero



C. Saint



D. King











170. The poem “The Stone” illustrates



A. Consequences of negligence



B. War



C. Wealth



D. Marriage











171. The inspector acts as



A. Moral judge



B. Policeman only



C. Lawyer



D. Teacher











172. Atticus Finch defends



A. Tom Robinson



B. Boo Radley



C. Dill



D. Jem











173. The poem “Night” uses



A. Symbolism



B. Satire



C. Pun



D. Dialogue











174. “New Tongue” reflects



A. Cultural change



B. War



C. Marriage



D. Religion











175. The climax of Antony and Cleopatra is



A. Antony’s death



B. Wedding



C. War victory



D. Celebration











176. The inspector’s visit reveals



A. Moral guilt



B. Theft



C. War



D. Pride











177. The speaker in “Still I Rise” confronts



A. Oppression



B. Poverty



C. Hunger



D. War











178. “The Telephone Call” exposes



A. Racial prejudice



B. War



C. Religion



D. Poverty











179. The theme of “Digging” includes



A. Respect for ancestors



B. War victory



C. Pride



D. Wealth











180. The sea in Coker’s poem is portrayed as



A. Motherly



B. Weak



C. Artificial



D. Silent











181. Chanticleer escapes the fox by



A. Trickery



B. Strength



C. Help



D. Magic











182. The title “Redemption Road” symbolizes



A. Recovery



B. Death



C. Failure



D. War











183. The narrative voice in Path of Lucas highlights



A. Personal struggle



B. War



C. Politics



D. Wealth











184. “Not My Business” criticizes



A. Silence toward injustice



B. Love



C. Religion



D. Nature











185. “She Walks in Beauty” emphasizes



A. Harmony of light and dark



B. War



C. Poverty



D. Religion











186. The poem “Night” portrays



A. Anxiety



B. Joy



C. Romance



D. Celebration











187. Thomas More represents



A. Integrity



B. Pride



C. Wealth



D. Greed











188. Cromwell represents



A. Political manipulation



B. Faith



C. Kindness



D. Love











189. Boo Radley ultimately proves to be



A. Kind



B. Evil



C. Proud



D. Violent











190. The Birling family learns about



A. Social responsibility



B. Wealth



C. Religion



D. War











191. The tone of “The Telephone Call” is



A. Ironical



B. Romantic



C. Angry



D. Sad











192. The central idea of “Hearty Garlands” is



A. Celebration



B. Death



C. War



D. Poverty











193. “The Stone” teaches about



A. Responsibility



B. War



C. Pride



D. Fame











194. Scout Finch is



A. Child narrator



B. Lawyer



C. Teacher



D. Judge











195. Jem Finch is Scout’s



A. Brother



B. Father



C. Cousin



D. Uncle











196. Dill is Scout’s



A. Friend



B. Teacher



C. Uncle



D. Brother











197. The mockingbird symbolizes



A. Innocence



B. War



C. Pride



D. Wealth











198. Atticus teaches his children



A. Empathy



B. War



C. Wealth



D. Pride











199. The ending of Antony and Cleopatra shows



A. Tragic deaths



B. Marriage



C. Victory



D. Peace











200. The major theme across many texts is



A. Moral responsibility



B. Wealth



C. Fame



D. War