JAMB Literature in English 2020 Question 1

Question 1

Set Text: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Midsummer Night's Dream is what type of play?

  1. A.tragedy
  2. B.farce
  3. C.comedy
  4. D.tragic-comedy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (comedy)

Explanation

A Midsummer Night's Dream is a romantic comedy: the lovers' confusions are sorted out and it ends in weddings.