JAMB Literature in English 1990 Question 25

Question 25

Other Set Texts: African Prose
From Arrow of God (Chinua Achebe)
The passage, as printed

In this passage, Ezeulu is pointing out to his son the wisdom in

  1. A.moderation
  2. B.bravery
  3. C.cowardice
  4. D.sitting on the fence.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (moderation)

Explanation

Ezeulu warns Obika that bravery must be balanced by caution: a man must know when to give way.