JAMB Literature in English 1983 Question 17

Question 17

African Poetry

In 'Fulani Cattle', the poet expresses

  1. A.his belief that cattle are meant to be slaughtered by men
  2. B.regret that there will soon not be enough cattle to go round
  3. C.the idea that cattle are created strong to enable them endure the long journey from the North to the South
  4. D.sympathy for the cattle that are driven from the North to the South of Nigeria to be slaughtered
  5. E.admiration for the sharp knife with which the cattle are slaughtered.
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Answer: D (sympathy for the cattle that are driven from the North to the South of Nigeria to be slaughtered)

Explanation

The poet is moved by the cattle walking patiently all the way south to be killed.