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JAMB Literature in English 2007 Question 50

Question 50

Literary Appreciation: Prose and Drama
JAMB 2007: William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar (extract: his silver hairs)
The passage, as printed

In the excerpt above, 'his silver hairs' refers to

  1. A.a judicial wig
  2. B.make-up
  3. C.old age
  4. D.wealth.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (old age)

Explanation

The conspirators want old Cicero to join them because his grey ('silver') hair, a sign of age and wisdom, will win them respect.