JAMB Literature in English 1984 Question 1

Question 1

Set Text: Julius Caesar

In Julius Caesar, we learn that political success depends largely on

  1. A.virtue, honesty, and patriotism
  2. B.cunning and a readiness to make use of others
  3. C.a strong body and a good career as a soldier
  4. D.a sound training in political science and public speaking
  5. E.having a generous, sympathetic and God-fearing spirit.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (cunning and a readiness to make use of others)

Explanation

Cassius and Antony succeed by cunning and by using others (Brutus, the crowd), while honest Brutus fails.