JAMB Literature in English 2001 Question 14

Question 14

Other Set Texts: African Prose

Camara Laye's The African Child: Laye's stay with Uncle Mamadou reveals a lot about

  1. A.his unwillingness to stay with his parents
  2. B.his affection for his uncle
  3. C.the strength of communal living in Africa
  4. D.the irresponsibility of his parents
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (the strength of communal living in Africa)

Explanation

In Conakry Laye lives with his uncle's family as if it were his own, showing how the extended family supports its members.