JAMB Literature in English 1986 Question 15

Question 15

Other Set Texts: African Prose

From Madza's behaviour after his return from Kala it can be deduced that the most important lesson he learned from his sojourn in Kala is that

  1. A.the secret of happiness is to be found among unsophisticated Africans
  2. B.everyman is free to set his own goals and chart his own course in life
  3. C.formal education is the ideal way to true wisdom
  4. D.it is highly rewarding to abide scrupulously by the mores of one's own community.
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Answer: B (everyman is free to set his own goals and chart his own course in life)

Explanation

Medza finally stands up to his father and leaves home to make his own way.