JAMB Literature in English 2022 Question 10

Question 10

Set Text: The Lion and the Jewel

What is the weakness of Baroka in Wole Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel?

  1. A.He is a thief
  2. B.He is a fraudster
  3. C.He is trickish
  4. D.He is smart
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Answer: C (He is trickish)

Explanation

Baroka gets what he wants through tricks, such as the false story of his impotence used to trap Sidi.