JAMB Literature in English 2000 Question 12

Question 12

Other Set Texts: African Prose

Camara Laye's The African Child: The friendship between Laye and Marie lasted because

  1. A.they were schoolmates
  2. B.they had mutual respect for each other
  3. C.his uncle approved of her
  4. D.Marie was a beautiful girl
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (they had mutual respect for each other)

Explanation

Laye and Marie's quiet, chaste friendship rested on deep respect for each other rather than on looks or family approval.