JAMB Literature in English 1989 Question 29

Question 29

Other Set Texts: African Prose

'Was it madness, weakness, irresistible love? What inner confusion led Modou Fall to marry Binetou?...' Ramatoulaye finds the answers to these questions in

  1. A.the inherent weakness of man
  2. B.the Islamic tradition
  3. C.human destiny
  4. D.the fickleness of human nature.
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Answer: A (the inherent weakness of man)

Explanation

Ramatoulaye concludes that Modou simply gave in to the weakness of a man for a young girl.