This question is based on General Literary Principles.

A paragraph in prose is equivalent to a

• A. stanza in poetry
• B. meter in poetry
• C. trope in poetry
• D. verse in poetry

This question is based on Ernest Hermingway's The Old Man and the Sea.

'''I wish the boy was here...''

' The old man's cry demonstrates

• A. a desperation for productivity
• B. bitterness
• C. humiliation
• D. a yearning for human brotherhood

The theme of a work of art is the

• A. concluding part
• B. central thought
• C. central role
• D. introductory part

Based on George Orwell's Ninety Eighty-Four, the Ministry of Love is concerned with

• A. peace and freedom
• B. torture and pain
• C. joy and peace
• D. hatred and pain

The recurrence of rhythmic pattern of stress in a poem is

• A. couplet
• B. metre
• C. consonance
• D. strophe

This question is based on Buchi Emecheta's The Joys of Motherhood

In the society of Nwokocha Agbadi, a man's social rating is determined by his

• A. oratorical power
• B. physical prowess
• C. gentle mien
• D. altruistic actions

This question is based on Ademiluyi's The New Man.

The metamorphosis that takes place in the novel is manly due to

• A. disillusionment
• B. greed and avarice
• C. love and affection
• D. selfishness

Based on George Orwell's Animal Farm.

The message of the novel is that

• A. capitalism is as bad as communism
• B. humanism is better than animalism
• C. communism is better than capitalism
• D. no society exists where everyone is equal

SECTION E: African Prose

AMMA DARKO: Faceless

Discuss the significance of Agbogbloshie Market in the novel.

This question is based on J.C.De Graft's Sons and Daughters.

' I still think you can do something about it... persuade him; make him see how frustrating the whole business is bound to be for you.

The whole business in the excerpt above refers to

• A. marriage proposal
• B. career choice
• C. business contract
• D. political transition