JAMB Literature in English 1999 Question 23

Question 23

African Poetry

In Rubadiri's 'Stanley Meets Mutesa', the king receives the explorer with

  1. A.suspicion
  2. B.delight
  3. C.optimism
  4. D.relief.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (delight)

Explanation

The poem ends with the king's welcome, 'Mtu mweupe karibu' (white man, you are welcome): Mutesa receives the explorer gladly.