JAMB Literature in English 1979 Question 37

Question 37

Other Set Texts: African Prose

Modern African Stories In Alex la Guma's A Matter of Taste, it is a matter of taste to eat exactly what you want because

  1. A.that is your own favourite choice
  2. B.you can afford it
  3. C.friends can always get it for you
  4. D.you can always have it as bonus at work
  5. E.your taste is always available.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (you can afford it)

Explanation

In the story the poor men drink cheap "coffee" and joke that taste is something only those with money can choose.