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EDMONTON SCHOOLS

PLOT 25,BLOCK 3,AMUWO ODOFIN,MILE 2 LAGOS.

FIRST TERM 2024/2025 ACCADEMIC SESSION .

SUBJECT :LITERATURE CLASS: SS 1

Objective Questions (60)

1. Who is the author of "Things Fall Apart"?


- A) Gabriel Okara
- B) Chinua Achebe
- C) Wole Soyinka
- D) Buchi Emecheta

2. In "The Lion and the Jewel," who is the main character?


- A) Lakunle
- B) Sidi
- C) Baroka
- D) Ayo

3. What is the primary theme of "The Merchant of Venice"?


- A) Love and marriage
- B) Revenge and justice
- C) Friendship
- D) War

4. Which literary device is used in the phrase "the wind whispered through the trees"?
- A) Simile
- B) Metaphor
- C) Personification
- D) Hyperbole

5. In "The Road Not Taken," what does the road symbolize?


- A) Life choices
- B) Friendship
- C) Death
- D) Wealth

6. Who wrote "The Tempest"?


- A) Charles Dickens
- B) William Shakespeare
- C) John Milton
- D) George Orwell

7. What genre does "Pride and Prejudice" belong to?


- A) Biography
- B) Historical Fiction
- C) Romance
- D) Mystery

8. In poetry, what is a stanza?


- A) A type of rhyme
- B) A group of lines
- C) A title
- D) A theme

9. What is the main conflict in "Romeo and Juliet"?


- A) Internal conflict
- B) Man vs. Man
- C) Man vs. Nature
- D) Man vs. Society

10. Who is the protagonist in "Animal Farm"?


- A) Napoleon
- B) Snowball
- C) Boxer
- D) Squealer

11. What literary term describes the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?
- A) Alliteration
- B) Assonance
- C) Metaphor
- D) Simile

12. In what type of poem is a sonnet written?


- A) Narrative
- B) Lyric
- C) Epic
- D) Free verse

13. What is the primary setting of "To Kill a Mockingbird"?


- A) New York City
- B) Maycomb, Alabama
- C) Chicago, Illinois
- D) Atlanta, Georgia
14. Which character serves as the narrator in "The Catcher in the Rye"?
- A) Holden Caulfield
- B) Jay Gatsby
- C) Atticus Finch
- D) Huck Finn

15. What does the term "theme" refer to in literature?


- A) The author's biography
- B) The underlying message or main idea
- C) The plot of the story
- D) The characters' names

16. In "A Raisin in the Sun," what does the title refer to?
- A) Dreams deferred
- B) Financial struggles
- C) Family conflict
- D) Racial discrimination

17. What is a common feature of a tragedy?


- A) A happy ending
- B) A hero's downfall
- C) Humor and wit
- D) Supernatural elements

18. Who wrote the poem "If—"?


- A) W.B. Yeats
- B) Robert Frost
- C) Rudyard Kipling
- D) T.S. Eliot

19. In "The Great Gatsby," which character is known for his lavish parties?
- A) Tom Buchanan
- B) Jay Gatsby
- C) Daisy Buchanan
- D) Nick Carraway

20. What is the main purpose of a literary analysis?


- A) To summarize a story
- B) To critique an author's writing style
- C) To explore themes, characters, and techniques
- D) To compare different texts

21. What is the climax of a story?


- A) The beginning
- B) The turning point
- C) The resolution
- D) The setting

22. In "Othello," who is manipulated by Iago?


- A) Desdemona
- B) Cassio
- C) Othello
- D) Roderigo

23. What type of character is often used to contrast with the protagonist?
- A) Foil
- B) Antagonist
- C) Supporting character
- D) Static character

24. In "Fences," what does the fence symbolize?


- A) Protection
- B) Isolation
- C) Family
- D) Freedom

25. What is a metaphor?


- A) A comparison using "like" or "as"
- B) An exaggerated statement
- C) A direct comparison between two unlike things
- D) An expression of a sound

26. In which poem does the line "Because I could not stop for Death" appear?
- A) "The Road Not Taken"
- B) "If—"
- C) "Because I could not stop for Death"
- D) "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night"

27. What is a common theme in African literature?


- A) Urban life
- B) Colonialism and independence
- C) Science fiction
- D) Superheroes

28. Who is the main character in "The Secret Life of Bees"?


- A) Lily Owens
- B) August Boatwright
- C) Rosaleen
- D) Zach Taylor

29. In poetry, what is imagery?


- A) The use of metaphors
- B) Descriptive language that appeals to the senses
- C) A type of rhyme scheme
- D) The theme of the poem

30. What does the term "narrative" refer to?


- A) A summary of events
- B) A spoken or written account of connected events
- C) The main idea of a text
- D) A character's point of view

31. In "The Importance of Being Earnest," what is the main theme?


- A) The absurdity of social norms
- B) The power of love
- C) The struggles of the poor
- D) The beauty of nature

32. What literary device is employed in the phrase "the classroom was a zoo"?
- A) Simile
- B) Metaphor
- C) Hyperbole
- D) Personification

33. In "Julius Caesar," who warns Caesar to "beware the Ides of March"?
- A) Brutus
- B) Cassius
- C) Calpurnia
- D) A soothsayer

34. What is the primary focus of a character study?


- A) The plot of the story
- B) The author's biography
- C) The development and traits of a character
- D) The historical context of the story

35. Who is the author of "Beloved"?


- A) Toni Morrison
- B) Alice Walker
- C) Zora Neale Hurston
- D) Maya Angelou
36. What is a common characteristic of a hero in literature?
- A) Flaws and weaknesses
- B) Perfect abilities
- C) Lack of motivation
- D) Supernatural powers

37. What does the term "allegory" mean in literature?


- A) A story with a hidden meaning
- B) A narrative without a plot
- C) A character's internal conflict
- D) A historical account

38. What is the setting of "The Grapes of Wrath"?


- A) The Great Plains during the Dust Bowl
- B) A city in Europe
- C) A small village in Africa
- D) A futuristic society

39. In "A Midsummer Night's Dream," what type of play is it?


- A) Tragedy
- B) Comedy
- C) Historical
- D) Romance

40. Who is the tragic hero in "Hamlet"?


- A) Othello
- B) Macbeth
- C) Hamlet
- D) Lear

41. What is the main theme of "A Doll's House"?


- A) The importance of family
- B) Gender roles and societal expectations
- C) The effects of war
- D) Friendship

42. What does the phrase "the pen is mightier than the sword" mean?
- A) Writing is more powerful than violence
- B) Literature is dangerous
- C) War is inevitable
- D) Words can hurt

43. Who is the antagonist in "Frankenstein"?


- A) Victor Frankenstein
- B) The monster
- C) Elizabeth Lavenza
- D) Henry Clerval

44. What is the purpose of a narrative hook?


- A) To conclude the story
- B) To introduce the main character
- C) To engage the reader's interest
- D) To provide background information

45. What does the term "climax" refer to in a story?


- A) The introduction
- B) The highest point of tension
- C) The resolution
- D) The setting

46. In poetry, what is a rhyme scheme?


- A) The pattern of end sounds in a poem
- B) The number of stanzas
- C) The use of metaphor
- D) The theme of the poem

47. Who wrote "The Road Not Taken"?


- A) Robert Frost
- B) William Wordsworth
- C) Emily Dickinson
- D) Langston Hughes

48. What is a common motif in Shakespeare's plays?


- A) Love and betrayal
- B) Science and technology
- C) Nature and the environment
- D) Exploration and adventure

49. In "The Color Purple," who is the main character?


- A) Celie
- B) Shug Avery
- C) Sofia
- D) Nettie

50. What is an epic?


- A) A short story
- B) A long narrative poem detailing heroic deeds
- C) A fictional account of daily life
- D) A biography

Theory Questions (5)

1. Discuss the role of women in any two literary works studied this term, highlighting their
significance to the plot and themes.

2. Analyze the use of symbolism in one of the poems or novels covered in class. Provide
specific examples to support your analysis.

3. Compare and contrast the protagonists in two different texts, focusing on their motivations,
challenges, and growth throughout the stories.

4. Examine the theme of identity in a chosen novel or play, discussing how the characters'
journeys reflect broader societal issues.

5. Discuss the impact of historical context on the themes and characters in any two literary
works studied this term.

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