Question 7
Literary Appreciation: PoetryJAMB 2003 Literary Appreciation: poem extract (Q7)

In the lines above, Tom is warm because he
- A.has just woken from sleep
- B.is doing his duty
- C.is wearing warm clothes
- D.is working indoors
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (is doing his duty)
Explanation
The last line gives the reason: 'if all do their duty they need not fear harm'. Tom feels warm because he is doing his duty.