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JAMB Literature in English 1987 Question 16

Question 16

African Poetry

In J.P. Clark's 'Olokun', the line 'So drunken like ancient walls' means that the worshippers are drunken with

  1. A.wine served at Olokun's altar
  2. B.sacred water since Olokun rules the sea
  3. C.desire for the bounties to be bestowed by Olokun
  4. D.intense awe of Olokun.
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Answer: D (intense awe of Olokun.)

Explanation

The worshippers are overwhelmed with reverence for the sea goddess, not alcohol.