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JAMB Literature in English 1981 Question 24

Question 24

Literary Appreciation: Poetry
Verse extract (Question 24)
The passage, as printed

For this poet, the passing year has

  1. A.been one of satisfaction and fulfilment
  2. B.had nothing to do with his personal life
  3. C.brought death to relatives
  4. D.meant unrealized hopes
  5. E.brought changes.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (meant unrealized hopes)

Explanation

His heart beats a farewell "to all my hopes and mute yearnings of a year": hopes that came to nothing.