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JAMB Literature in English 1985 Question 27

Question 27

African Poetry

The poem 'Viaticum' portrays a ritual preparation for

  1. A.life's journey
  2. B.a war dance
  3. C.wrestling match
  4. D.slaughtering cattle
  5. E.a moonlight game.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (life's journey)

Explanation

A viaticum is provision for a journey; the mother's ritual protects the child for life's journey.