SS3 Second Term Literature in English Past Questions And Answers

Question:

In Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart,” what role does Okonkwo’s tragic flaw play in the overall narrative?

 

Options:

a) It leads to his redemption

b) It highlights his resilience

c) It contributes to his downfall

d) It has no impact on the story

 

Answer: c) It contributes to his downfall

 

Question:

Explore the theme of social injustice in William Shakespeare’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

 

Options:

a) The theme is absent

b) It’s a minor aspect

c) It’s a central theme

d) It’s explored but not emphasized

 

Answer: c) It’s a central theme

 

Question:

What symbolism is associated with the “green light” in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”?

 

Options:

a) Prosperity

b) Unattainable dreams

c) Envy

d) Nature’s beauty

 

Answer: b) Unattainable dreams

 

Question:

In Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” analyze the character development of Elizabeth Bennet throughout the novel.

 

Options:

a) She remains static

b) Minimal development

c) Dynamic transformation

d) No significant character traits

 

Answer: c) Dynamic transformation

 

Question:

Discuss the impact of colonialism on the characters in Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s “Petals of Blood.”

 

Options:

a) Minimal impact

b) Positive influence

c) Negative consequences

d) No relevance to the story

 

Answer: c) Negative consequences

 

Question:

How does the use of symbolism contribute to the overall meaning of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “One Hundred Years of Solitude”?

 

Options:

a) It adds confusion

b) It enhances clarity

c) It’s irrelevant

d) It deepens the narrative

 

Answer: d) It deepens the narrative

 

Question:

Examine the role of the supernatural in Wole Soyinka’s “Death and the King’s Horseman.”

 

Options:

a) It’s insignificant

b) It drives the plot

c) It confuses the narrative

d) It’s a minor element

 

Answer: b) It drives the plot

 

Question:

How does the setting contribute to the mood in Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights”?

 

Options:

a) It has no impact

b) It creates a gloomy atmosphere

c) It adds humor to the story

d) It establishes a joyful tone

 

Answer: b) It creates a gloomy atmosphere

 

Question:

Explore the concept of fate in Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex.”

 

Options:

a) Fate is irrelevant

b) Characters control their destiny

c) Fate plays a significant role

d) Fate is a minor theme

 

Answer: c) Fate plays a significant role

 

Question:

Analyze the symbolism of the conch shell in William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies.”

 

Options:

a) Represents chaos

b) Symbolizes order

c) Has no symbolic meaning

d) Represents isolation

 

Answer: b) Symbolizes order

 

Question:

Discuss the theme of identity in Jhumpa Lahiri’s “The Namesake.”

 

Options:

a) Identity is not explored

b) It’s a minor theme

c) Identity crisis is central

d) Characters have a clear sense of identity

 

Answer: c) Identity crisis is central

 

Question:

Explore the motif of the American Dream in Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.”

 

Options:

a) The American Dream is unattainable

b) It leads to happiness

c) Characters reject the American Dream

d) The play ignores the theme

 

Answer: a) The American Dream is unattainable

 

Question:

Analyze the role of tragedy in William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.”

 

Options:

a) No tragic elements

b) Tragedy is a minor aspect

c) Tragedy is central

d) Characters overcome tragic circumstances

 

Answer: c) Tragedy is central

 

Question:

Discuss the impact of war on the characters in Ernest Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms.”

 

Options:

a) War has no impact

b) Characters thrive during war

c) War leads to tragedy

d) The novel avoids war themes

 

Answer: c) War leads to tragedy

 

Question:

Explore the concept of freedom in George Orwell’s “1984.”

 

Options:

a) Freedom is unattainable

b) Characters embrace freedom

c) Freedom is irrelevant

d) The novel doesn’t explore freedom

 

Answer: a) Freedom is unattainable

 

Conclusion:

These questions aim to provoke thoughtful reflections and encourage students to engage deeply with the literary works studied in SS3 English literature, fostering a richer understanding of the themes, characters, and symbolism within each text.

 

 

 

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Question:

Explore the concept of existentialism in Albert Camus’ “The Stranger.”

Options:

a) Existentialism is irrelevant

b) Characters embrace existentialism

c) Existentialism is a minor theme

d) Characters reject existential principles

 

Answer: c) Existentialism is a minor theme

 

Question:

Analyze the symbolism of the scarlet letter in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter.”

Options:

a) It symbolizes purity

b) Represents guilt and shame

c) It has no symbolic meaning

d) Symbolizes prosperity

 

Answer: b) Represents guilt and shame

 

Question:

In Haruki Murakami’s “Norwegian Wood,” discuss the impact of loss and nostalgia on the characters.

Options:

a) Loss has no impact

b) Characters thrive despite loss

c) Loss and nostalgia are central themes

d) Characters forget their past

 

Answer: c) Loss and nostalgia are central themes

 

Question:

Explore the theme of morality in William Golding’s “The Lord of the Flies.”

Options:

a) Morality is irrelevant

b) Characters uphold strong moral values

c) Morality deteriorates throughout the novel

d) Morality is a minor aspect

 

Answer: c) Morality deteriorates throughout the novel

 

Question:

Discuss the role of tradition in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “Purple Hibiscus.”

Options:

a) Tradition is irrelevant

b) Characters reject tradition

c) Tradition plays a significant role

d) Tradition is a minor aspect

 

Answer: c) Tradition plays a significant role

 

Question:

In Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “Chronicle of a Death Foretold,” analyze the narrative structure and its impact on storytelling.

Options:

a) The narrative structure is confusing

b) It enhances the storytelling

c) Narrative structure is irrelevant

d) It detracts from the plot

 

Answer: b) It enhances the storytelling

 

Question:

Explore the theme of love in Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights.”

Options:

a) Love is absent

b) Characters experience unrequited love

c) Love is central but destructive

d) Characters find lasting love

 

Answer: c) Love is central but destructive

 

Question:

Analyze the impact of colonization on the characters in Buchi Emecheta’s “The Joys of Motherhood.”

Options:

a) Colonization has no impact

b) Characters benefit from colonization

c) Colonization leads to struggles

d) Colonization is a minor theme

 

Answer: c) Colonization leads to struggles

 

Question:

In J.D. Salinger’s “The Catcher in the Rye,” discuss the theme of adolescence and the protagonist’s journey.

Options:

a) Adolescence is irrelevant

b) Protagonist rejects adolescence

c) Adolescence is a central theme

d) Protagonist embraces adulthood

 

Answer: c) Adolescence is a central theme

 

Question:

Explore the significance of the glass menagerie in Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie.”

Options:

a) The glass menagerie has no significance

b) It symbolizes fragility and escape

c) It represents wealth

d) Characters ignore the glass menagerie

 

Answer: b) It symbolizes fragility and escape

 

Question:

Discuss the role of satire in George Orwell’s “Animal Farm.”

Options:

a) Satire is irrelevant

b) Characters embrace satire

c) Satire is a minor element

d) Satire drives the narrative

 

Answer: d) Satire drives the narrative

 

Question:

Explore the theme of social class in Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations.”

Options:

a) Social class is irrelevant

b) Characters rise above social class distinctions

c) Social class determines characters’ fates

d) Social class is a minor theme

 

Answer: c) Social class determines characters’ fates

 

Question:

Analyze the impact of war on the characters in Ernest Hemingway’s “For Whom the Bell Tolls.”

Options:

a) War has no impact

b) Characters thrive during war

c) War leads to tragedy

d) The novel avoids war themes

 

Answer: c) War leads to tragedy

 

Question:

In Ama Ata Aidoo’s “Changes: A Love Story,” explore the changing roles of women and the societal impact.

Options:

a) Women’s roles remain unchanged

b) Characters reject changing roles

c) Changing roles impact society

d) Changing roles have no significance

 

Answer: c) Changing roles impact society

 

Question:

Discuss the role of symbolism in Kazuo Ishiguro’s “Never Let Me Go.”

Options:

a) Symbolism is irrelevant

b) It enhances the narrative

c) Symbolism confuses the story

d) Characters ignore symbolic elements

 

Answer: b) It enhances the narrative