JAMB Literature in English 2010 Question 29

Question 29

Non-African Poetry

In Eliot's Journey of the Magi, the magi are aided on their journey by

  1. A.horses
  2. B.camels
  3. C.chariots
  4. D.donkeys.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (camels)

Explanation

The Magi travel on camels, which become 'galled, sore-footed, refractory'.