Jamb English Language Past Questions For Year 2017

Question 1

In the Novel "Independence" Tayo wrote a biography of ______?

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  • A. Arthur Richardson
  • B. Lord Lugard
  • C. Obafemi Awolowo
  • D. Nnamdi Azikiwe
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Question 2

Tayo opted to remain in Nigeria because he had a duty to serve his

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  • A. students
  • B. wife
  • C. friends
  • D. brothers
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Question 3

Suleiman's reason for becoming a Muslim in the novel is because Islam brings sense of ______?

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  • A. radicalism and aggression
  • B. boldness and awareness
  • C. kindness and truthfulness
  • D. purpose and discipline
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Question 4

This question is based on S. L. Manyika's INDEPENDENCE

According to Tayo the two major problems of Nigeria were

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  • A. tribalism and religion
  • B. politics and culture
  • C. bribery and corruption
  • D. greed and mismanagement
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Question 5

In the novel "Independence" Tayo lied to Vanassa that Christine was his ______?

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  • A. sister
  • B. niece
  • C. aunt
  • D. cousin
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