JAMB Literature in English 1982 Question 36

Question 36

Literary Appreciation: Prose and Drama
Prose extract (Question 36)
The passage, as printed

To whom does 'they' refer?

  1. A.Men
  2. B.Girls
  3. C.Men and Girls
  4. D.The walls
  5. E.John and the girls.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (The walls)

Explanation

"The walls sing and press inward. They press the men and girls": "they" are the walls.