JAMB Literature in English 1981 Question 47

Question 47

Other Set Texts: African Prose

Peter Abraham's Mine Boy can be described as a

  1. A.regional novel
  2. B.detective novel
  3. C.romantic novel
  4. D.novel of social criticism
  5. E.historical novel.
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Answer: D (novel of social criticism)

Explanation

The novel exposes the harsh conditions and racism faced by black workers: social criticism.