JAMB Literature in English 1978 Question 34

Question 34

Other Set Texts: Non-African Prose

Mr. Johnson, by Joyce Cary, is an interesting novel for the reason that

  1. A.Mr. Johnson the chief character, is a typical African
  2. B.Mr. Rudbeck is a British colonial officer
  3. C.it is a great love story between Mr. Johnson and his wife, Bamu
  4. D.Mr. Johnson is an active character full of drama, song and poetry
  5. E.all the characters are nice and considerate people.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Mr. Johnson is an active character full of drama, song and poetry)

Explanation

Mr. Johnson is lively and imaginative, always singing and making up poems, and this drives the novel.