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JAMB Literature in English 1987 Question 11

Question 11

African Poetry

In 'Abiku', the statement 'Yams do not sprout in amulets To earth Abiku's limbs...' simply means

  1. A.Abiku should not be buried with amulets
  2. B.yams and amulets are repugnant to Abiku
  3. C.Abiku cannot be appeased
  4. D.yams cannot grow on Abiku's grave.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Abiku cannot be appeased)

Explanation

Charms and offerings cannot hold Abiku to the earth; nothing can make him stay.