Question 22
ComprehensionJAMB 1978 Passage E
I dare not lift the veil that protects our tribal marriage customs and ceremonies from the eyes of outsiders. There is already too little in this world that is sacred; and what Fatmata and I were required to go through during the next week must remain so. I was deeply in debt by the time everything was over, but I was absolutely satisfied with my parents' choice. Fatmata was as black as satin, and as soft. She had the teeth and smile of a goddess. The Dopo tutors had done their job well; she was a completely efficient lover and mother. I brought her home with swelling pride, and began at once to save all I could spare towards the cost of acquiring my second wife. My anti-Western revolt was gaining momentum.
When the author said 'my anti-Western revolt was gaining momentum' (lines 6 and 7), he was referring to the fact that
- A.he did not like polygamy
- B.he hated Europeans
- C.he did not want to marry another wife
- D.he admired everything about his wife
- E.he revolted against European values.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (he revolted against European values.)
Explanation
Right after praising his marriage he starts saving for a second wife. Taking more wives by native custom is a rejection of Western values, so his revolt against European ways was growing.