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SS1 Literature Exam Past Question-Third Term

LITERATURE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1.What does this lines illustrate “Oh spite! Oh Hell!! I see you are all bent” inLiterature?A.Apostrophe B.Epitaph C. Allusion D. Epigram

2. In Literature, it is recommended that a play must be ___________ beforeperformance. A. Scripted B. Recited C. Applauded D. Auditioned

3. The Main Character in a play is called a ____________?A.Playlet B. Character C. Antagonist D. Protagonist

4. Which figure of speech is expressed in this statement, “He is my beloved enemy”A. OxymoronB. Personification C. Metonymy D. Synecdoche

5. Which dramatic performance involves only the movement of the body withoutspeech?

A. Burlesque B. Farce C. Slapstick D.Mime

6. Diction is known as the writer’s choice of ___________?A. Rhythm B. Style C. Words D. Syntax

7. What kind of play in Literature moves the audience to pity and fear?A. Tragedy-Comedy B. Comedy C. Tragedy D. Farce

8. What function does a cast performs at the end of a play? A. Intermission B. Musical C. Curtain Call D. Introduction

9. What is the primary characteristic of a tragedy in literature? – A. Happy ending B. Comedy C. Unfortunate events leading to a protagonist’s downfall D. Light-hearted tone throughout

10. The female protagonist in the novel ‘Redemption road’ by Elma Shaw is ………. A) siatta Lewis B) agnes jalaC) commander cobra D) bendu lewis

11. one of these is not a theme in ‘Redemption road’ by Elma Shaw

A) bribery and corruption B) loneliness C) trauma of war D) inhumanity

12. The name of the building that were forcefully taken over by commander cobra and his men was later changed to……….A) donned camp B) safari camp C) historic city D) dulama camp

13. one among the characters is not a major character in Redemption Road by Elma Shaw A) siatta lewis

B) commander cobra C) terrance clarke D) samson

14. The villain in the novel Redemption road by Elma Shaw is A) Calvin B) commander cobra

C) siatta lewis D) mr and mrs benjamin lewis

15. Who established a non governmental organization that looked after the traumatized people affected by the war A) Samson B) Agnes jala C) Bendu Lewis D) Calvin

16. In which genre do authors write about real people’s lives, often their own? A. Mystery B. Science Fiction C. Biography D. Fantasy

17. Literature is often praised for its ability to: A. Provide factual information only B. Entertain and transport readers to different worlds C. Exclude diverse perspectives D. Discourage critical thinking

18. How does literature contribute to cultural understanding? A. By promoting narrow perspectives B. By reinforcing stereotypes C. By presenting diverse experiences and perspectives D. By discouraging empathy

19. A novel that combines elements of both mystery and romance is an example of A. Multiverse literature B. Cross-genre or hybrid literature C. Historical fiction D. Non-fiction

20. In literature, what does a red rose often symbolize? A. Happiness B. Love C. Sadness D. Jealousy21. Satire in literature is often

21. George Kweku Ananse in the marriage of Anansewa was A. a tricker B. an exploiterC. a christain D. an orator

22. Chief-Who-Is-Chief won Anansewa for his wife because he A. paid the largest dowry B. showed the greatest love for herC. bribed property man D. was a friend of Anansewa’s father E. paid her school fees.

23.Anansewa’s grandmother prays that the man who marries Anansewa A. has respect for others B. is wealthyC. is young D. comes from her own area E. helps the family

24. What is the West African storytelling tradition that revolves around the spider – man character of Ananse? A. Anansegoro B. Mboguo C. Anansesem D. Storyteller E. Anansewa

25. What is name of the dramatized version of Ananse stories, including actors, musicians and dancers?

A. Anansegoro B. Mboguo C. Anansesem D. Storyteller E. Anansewa

26. What is name of the youthful daughter of Ananse? A. Anansegoro B. Mboguo C. Anansesem D. Storyteller E. Anansewa

27. In the dramatized versions of the Ananse stories, who carries an Okyeame staff and comments on the events and characters of the performance?

A. Anansegoro B. Mboguo C. Anansesem D. Storyteller E. Anansewa

 

28. What is the name of musical interludes or short skits related in theme, topic or mood to the main story of the play? A. Anansegoro B. Mboguo C. Anansesem D. Storyteller E. Anansewa

29. Which of the following are problems that Ananse is experiencing at the beginning of Act One?

A. His daughter has been suspended from school for non-payment of fees. B. His daughter has been suspended from school for bad behaviour. C. It’s raining outside. D. His daughter never wants to get married. E. He can’t afford a lifestyle of ease and comfort.

30. Which of the following are the names of chiefs who Ananse has visited recently?

A. Togbe Klu IV B. Chief-Who-Is-Chief C. Chief of the Mines D. Chief of Sports E. Osei Tutu II

31. What is the significance of the title “A Man for All Seasons” in the context of the play?

– A) It refers to Thomas More’s ability to adapt to any situation. – B) It reflects Thomas More’s resilience and steadfastness in his beliefs.- C) It describes Thomas More’s popularity among the common people.D) It symbolizes Thomas More’s political ambitions.

32. Who serves as the primary antagonist to Thomas More in the play?

– A) Henry VIII – B) Thomas Cromwell – C) Cardinal Wolsey – D) Richard Rich

33. What does Thomas More believe is more important than his allegiance to the King? A) The welfare of his family – B) His duty to God and his conscience – C) His political aspirations – D) The stability of the kingdom

34. Which character betrays Thomas More by testifying against him in court? A) Thomas Cromwell – B) Richard Rich – C) Henry VIII – D) Alice More

35. How does Thomas More ultimately meet his fate? A) He is executed by beheading – B) He dies of natural causes – C) He is exiled from England – D) He escapes and goes into hiding

36. What is the main theme explored in “A Man for All Seasons”? A) Loyalty – B) Power – C) Integrity – D) Ambition

37. What role does the Common Man play in the play? A) He serves as the narrator – B) He represents the voice of the people – C) He is a close confidant of Thomas More – D) He is a minor character with no significant role

38. How does Thomas More respond to the pressure to approve Henry VIII’s divorce?

– A) He reluctantly agrees to the divorce – B) He remains silent on the matter – C) He openly opposes the divorce – D) He pretends to agree while secretly plotting against the King

39. What is the significance of the final line, “I die his Majesty’s good servant, but God’s first” in the play?

– A) It reveals Thomas More’s true allegiance to the King – B) It emphasizes Thomas More’s devotion to his faith above all else C) It symbolizes Thomas More’s willingness to sacrifice for his belief – D) It reflects Thomas More’s regret for his actions

40. How does Thomas More’s character change throughout the play? A) He becomes more ambitious – B) He becomes more cynical – C) He becomes more resolute in his beliefs- D) He becomes more willing to compromise

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UNSEEN PROSE AND POETRY

Read the passage below and answer Questions 21 to 25.

Along marched the crowd, de- termined not to be distracted from its cause and the course it had charted. If anyone could intimidate the chief, it was Sasu, who led the crowd. The chief nurtured unruffled-restraint. He knew Sasu, knew that Sasu would not waste the trust between them on ren- egades.

One way to divert a mob from its goal is to join in with it, lead it on, but finally, veer it from the course of its cause. Onward, towards the chief’s palace marched the crowd, singing war songs.

The sun frowned as the palace guards, rattling like leaves in a storm. fear branded on their faces, came out to survey the threatening crowd and prepare for a siege. Just then, Sasu turned about, heading away from the palace – with the crowd, and the war songs.

41. The prevailing atmosphere is A. drab B. pleasant C. serene D. tense-

42. Join in with it, lead it on, but finally, veer it from……. illustrates A. allusion B. parallelism C. simile D. personification

43. The attitude of the writer towards Sasu is one of A. anger B. disdain C. ap- proval D. surprise

44. Rattling like leaves in a storm, fear branded on their faces illustrates A. assonance and simile B. personification and metaphor C. simile and meta- phor D. personification and simile

45. The last paragraph illustrates A. anti-climax B. foreshadow C. rising action D. suspense

Read the poem below and answer questions 26 to 30

Miniver Cheevy, child of scorn

Grew lean while he assailed the sea son;

He wept that he was ever born,

And he had reasons

Miniver loved the days of old

When swords were bright and steeds prancing;

The vision of a warrior bold

Would set him dancing.

46. Child of scorn illustrates A. contrast B. euphemism C. metaphor D. metonymy

47. The metrical structure is predominant- ly A. dactylic B. iambic C. spondaic D. trochaic

48. Reading the poem, one notices that the poet is being A. euphemistic B. hyperbolic C. ironic D. sarcastic

49. In the last stanza, the persona is A. angry B. fantasizing C. malnourished D. pretending

50. The two stanzas are built on A. alter nate rhyme B. couplets C. identical rhyme D. run-on-lines

 

Theory Questions

Answer 3 questions in all. One question from each section

Section one

African prose Redemption Road by Elma shaw

1. In “Redemption Road,” how does the theme of redemption play out in the relationships between characters? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

2. Discuss the significance of the title “Redemption Road” in relation to the protagonists journeys throughout the novel. How does her experiences reflect the idea of redemption?

Section two

African Poetry: the breast of the sea

1. Discuss the background of the poem

2. Give 4 literary devices in the poem and explain

Section three

Non-African Poetry: She walks in beauty

1. Identify and explain 2 themes in the poem

2. Give 4 literary devices in the poem and explain