JAMB Literature in English 1979 Question 32

Question 32

Other Set Texts: African Prose
From The Concubine (Elechi Amadi)
The passage, as printed

Wigwe has come to Ihuoma in order to

  1. A.marry her clandestinely
  2. B.gain her consent before informing the relations
  3. C.persuade her to marry his own son
  4. D.dissuade her from marrying his own son
  5. E.inquire about her health.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (persuade her to marry his own son)

Explanation

Wigwe, Ekwueme's father, visits Ihuoma to ask her to marry his son.