JAMB Literature in English 1984 Question 29

Question 29

Other Set Texts: African Prose

The episode in which the priestess of Agbala takes Ezinma to the shrine at night is meant to demonstrate how

  1. A.daring Okonkwo is
  2. B.much the priestess dislikes Okonkwo's family
  3. C.much concerned for his family Okonkwo is
  4. D.disrespectful to traditional office-holders Umuofia is
  5. E.rude and unfeeling the priestess is.
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Answer: C (much concerned for his family Okonkwo is)

Explanation

Okonkwo, who hides his feelings, follows the priestess all night because he fears for his daughter.