JAMB Literature in English 1985 Question 11

Question 11

Other Set Texts: African Prose

As Medza was getting near to his village on his way from Kala he drinks at the palmwine bar because

  1. A.he wants to patronize the local drink
  2. B.he is very happy to return to his village
  3. C.he is very thirsty
  4. D.he wants to pick up courage to face his father
  5. E.his journey has been very successful.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (he wants to pick up courage to face his father)

Explanation

Medza dreads facing his stern father, so he stops to drink first.