JAMB Literature in English 1980 Question 13

Question 13

Set Text: The Marriage of Anansewa

Ananse knew who loved his daughter most through

  1. A.the quality of gifts they sent to him
  2. B.the eagerness which each showed to marry her
  3. C.their reactions to the news of Anansewa's death
  4. D.the words of their messengers
  5. E.the letters the chiefs wrote to him.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (their reactions to the news of Anansewa's death)

Explanation

Ananse pretends Anansewa is dead and watches how each chief responds; Chief-Who-Is-Chief shows true love.