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LIT 109 CBT PRACTICE

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January 20, 2025

Take your time to read instructions before taking this test.

There are 40 questions which you are to answer in 15 minutes that gives you roughly 30 seconds per question.

If you can get at least 60%, you can be rest assured that you’ll ace LIT 109 exam

In a normal exam you will be asked between 40 – 60 questions but I only arranged 40 questions

Note

Do not be in a hurry to answer the questions

Do not waste time on a question you don’t know

Move as fast as possible and starting with questions that don’t have calculation first to save time

Always crosscheck

Don’t be in a hurry to submit, you are not in a competition

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70 – 100 A

60 – 69 B

50 – 59 C

45 – 49 D

40 – 44 E

0 – 39 F

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LIT 109

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1. What is the significance of the "season of song" in the poem?

A. It symbolizes peace and tranquility

B. It refers to a festival.

C. It is a metaphor for harvesting.

D. It represents a time of creativity and verbal attack.

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2. In the poem "An in law's message "What do “yam and fish” symbolize in the poem?

A. Material exploitation and financial demands

B. Generosity and sharing within families

C. Cultural symbols of respect and authority

D. Simple acts of kindness

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3. The phrase “eating tomorrow’s yam” is best described as:

A. A reference to African traditional cuisines

B. An idiomatic expression for recklessness with future resources

C. An analogy for famine and hunger

D. A metaphor for cultural festivities

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4. What is the Ekiti name for folktales?

A. Àlọ

B. Oríkì

C. Ekiti

D. Ẹ̀kún

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5. Which of these is a major theme in Ekiti indigenous literature?

A. Clash between tradition and modernity

B. Political reforms

C. Political reforms

D. Urban development

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6. The line "Tomorrow will take care of itself" highlights:

A. Wisdom and planning for the future

B. Faith in natural cycles of growth

C. The inevitability of resource abundance

D. Greed and disregard for future consequences

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7. From the poem "Not my Season of Songs"

What does the speaker describe Sigidi as being "thirsty for"?

A. Power

B. Wisdom

C. A dance of shame

D. Wealth

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8. From the poem " Not my Season of Songs". What theme is most prominent in the poem?

A. Love and relationships

B. Colonial oppression and societal flaws

C. Hope and perseverance

D. Adventure and exploration

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9. Who is a famous indigenous Nigerian writer mentioned in the pdf?

A. Wole Soyinka

B. Niyi Osundare

C. Chinua Achebe

D. Flora Nwapa

10 / 40

10. The Ifa Corpus in Ekiti culture serves as both a literary and:

A. Agricultural manual

B. Spiritual text

C. Political guide

D. Agricultural manual

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11. What is a prominent agricultural crop grown by the Ekiti people?

A. Cocoa

B. Rice

C. Wheat

D. Cotton

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12. What literary device is used in the line, "Bees hum peacefully in a fallowing farm"?

A. Hyperbole

B. Simile

C. Metaphor

D. Imagery

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13. What does the speaker imply about Sigidi's family background?

A. They were noble leaders.

B. They were artists and creators

C. They engaged in corrupt and exploitative practices.

D. They were victims of colonial rule.

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14. What does the image of "a bag of cocoa with a small ball for a head" symbolize?

A. Greed and corruption

B. Agricultural prosperity

C. Generosity and wealth

D. Physical deformity

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15. What does the term “Ekiti” in Yoruba refer to?

A. Rivers

B. Hills

C. Plains

D. Forests

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16. Ekiti artisans are known for producing:

A. Handwoven textiles like Aso-Oke

B. Sculptures

C. Jewelry for royalty

D. Pottery for export

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17. Ekiti oral traditions are preserved through:

A. Songs, myths, and proverbs

B. Online articles

C. Foreign novels

D. Modern science textbooks

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18. Which of the following is a critique made in the poem?

A. Colonial servitude for financial gain

B. Loss of agricultural prosperity

C. Decline of cultural traditions

D. Misuse of education

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19. Ekiti’s written traditions include documentation of:

A. Political treaties

B. Scientific discoveries

C. Colonial laws

D. Migration patterns and oral traditions

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20. The "yam" in the poem symbolizes:

A. Political power and authority

B. A metaphor for personal relationships

C. Future wealth and natural resources

D. Celebration and festivity

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21. Indigenous literature often explores the relationship between humans and:

A. Technology

B. Government

C. Economy

D. Nature

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22. The literature of indigenous people primarily reflects their:

A. Economic policies

B. Modern technology

C. Cultural values and beliefs

D. Military conquests

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23. Praise poetry in Ekiti oral tradition is called:

A. Òwe

B. Ẹ̀kún

C. Oríkì

D. Àlọ

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24. The description of "swollen testicles" and "elephant legs" serves to:

A. Mock Sigidi and his perceived flaws.

B. H Show a metaphor for societal values.

C. Praise the strength of Sigidi’s family.

D. Highlight physical resilience

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25. What is the primary language spoken by the Ekiti people?

A. Hausa

B. Igbo

C. Ekiti Yoruba

D. Edo

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26. The main profession of the Ekiti people is:

A. Medicine

B. Fishing

C. Textile production

D. Agriculture

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27. In the poem " An in law's message"What central theme does the poem explore regarding marriage in African traditions?

A. The simplicity of traditional roles

B. Love and companionship

C. Financial independence of couples

D. Individual freedom and societal expectations

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28. Which Yoruba deity is associated with rivers?

A. Orunmila

B. Sango

C. Osun

D. Ogun

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29. The Ekiti Parapo War is also known as:

A. The Yoruba Unification War

B. The Nigerian Civil War

C. The Kiriji War

D. The Ife-Modakeke War

30 / 40

30. The poem "eating tomorrow's yam" encourages:

A. Unlimited usage of resources by leaders

B. Collective responsibility in resource management

C. Complete neglect of traditions and customs

D. Individual enjoyment of resources regardless of the consequences

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31. From the poem "Not my Season of Songs". What does the "crooked stick" in the poem symbolize?

A. Nature's imperfection

B. The colonial past

C. Flawed nature of Sigidi

D. The speaker's creativity

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32. The tone of the poem "Not in my Season of Songs" can best be described as:

A. Joyful and celebratory

B. Reflective and peaceful

C. Nostalgic and melancholic

D. Satirical and restrained

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33. In the poem "An in law's message "Which tone best describes the speaker’s attitude in the poem?

A. Mocking and confrontational

B. Humble and submissive

C. Reflective and peaceful

D. Nostalgic

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34. Which type of Ekiti oral tradition is often performed during funerals?

A. Political treaties

B. Dirges

C. Political treaties

D. Proverbs

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35. The central theme of the poem revolves around:

A. Immediate consumption of resources

B. Political revolution through governance

C. Total abandonment of resources

D. Preservation and future planning

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36. What literary device is evident in the line, “You are like the white man who made the pencil one day and the next flooded the world with erasers”?

A. Hyperbole

B. Simile

C. Satire

D. Allusion

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37. Which traditional festival is prominent among the Ekiti people

A. Argungu Festival

B. Durbar Festival

C. Ofala Festival

D. Udiroko Festival

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38. What does the line, “Don’t treat me like a baby, in-law, at thirty and five I am too old to toss on cradling laps,” symbolize?

A. The speaker’s frustration with infantilization

B. A metaphor for nurturing family bonds

C. The rejection of traditional marriage customs

D. A demand for financial independence

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39. Which genre of Ekiti oral literature recounts the deeds of historical figures?

A. Proverbs

B. Riddles

C. Legends

D. Myths

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40. The Ekiti region’s geography provided:

A. Easy access to the sea

B. Easy access to the sea

C. Challenges for agriculture

D. Natural protection from invaders

Your score is

The average score is 70%

LIT 109 CBT PRACTICE

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