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JAMB Literature in English 1986 Question 3

Question 3

Set Text: The Gods Are Not to Blame
From The Gods Are Not to Blame (Ola Rotimi)
The passage, as printed

The order to return nine cowries was given by Baba Fakunle because he

  1. A.wanted to spite the King by taking only one cowrie
  2. B.felt insulted that he was given only ten cowries
  3. C.did not want to meddle with leprous money given with bloody hands
  4. D.wanted to emphasize that the messenger of Olodumare takes only one cowrie.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (wanted to emphasize that the messenger of Olodumare takes only one cowrie.)

Explanation

The seer takes just one cowrie to show he is the god's messenger and does not work for money.