JAMB Literature in English 2000 Question 22

Question 22

African Poetry

'Hurrah for Thunder' by Christopher Okigbo could be regarded as a call to

  1. A.beware of the animals in the jungle
  2. B.beware of the effects of thunder
  3. C.condemn the destructive qualities of elephants
  4. D.be conscious and vigilant of man's abuse of power
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Answer: D (be conscious and vigilant of man's abuse of power)

Explanation

The fallen elephant and the thunder stand for powerful leaders; the poem warns people to watch how men use and abuse power.