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JAMB Literature in English 1981 Question 2

Question 2

Set Text: The Marriage of Anansewa

Chief-Who-Is-Chief won Anansewa for his wife because he

  1. A.paid the largest dowry
  2. B.showed the greatest love for her
  3. C.bribed Property Man
  4. D.was a friend of Anansewa's father
  5. E.paid her school fees.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (showed the greatest love for her)

Explanation

When Ananse announced Anansewa's "death", only Chief-Who-Is-Chief responded with real love and offered to bury her as his wife.