Question 23
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.
It would appear that the marriage had turned him into
- A.a good worker
- B.a faithful husband
- C.an incurable debtor
- D.a tragic figure
- E.a proud husband
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (a proud husband)
Explanation
He brought his wife home 'with swelling pride'. The marriage made him a proud husband.