JAMB Literature in English 1982 Question 47

Question 47

Other Set Texts: African Prose

Which of the following comes closest to a correct interpretation of the symbol of the mine dumps in Mine Boy?

  1. A.The hope of all workers
  2. B.Acknowledgement of the efforts of black South African workers
  3. C.The enduring courage of black workers
  4. D.The dignity of labour under an oppressive regime
  5. E.The exploitation of black labour by an oppressive regime.
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Answer: E (The exploitation of black labour by an oppressive regime.)

Explanation

The great mine dumps are built by black workers' sweat for white owners' profit.