JAMB Literature in English 2002 Question 1

Question 1

Other Set Texts: African Prose

Abubakar Gimba's Witnesses to Tears: In the novel, Al-Amin's initial reservations about his daughter's engagement to Lahab are informed by

  1. A.a premonition of his death
  2. B.Lahab's doubtful morality
  3. C.Hussaina's immaturity
  4. D.his fear of loneliness
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Answer: B (Lahab's doubtful morality)

Explanation

Al-Amin hesitates because he doubts Lahab's moral character, not because of his own fears or his daughter's age.