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JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 21

Question 21

Comprehension
JAMB 1980 Passage E: Rufus Okeke (Roof)
The passage, as printed

Rufus Okeke was very popular with the people because he

  1. A.was energetic
  2. B.had decided to pitch his tent with the villagers
  3. C.did not like town life
  4. D.could not live without his parents
  5. E.made more money for the villagers
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (had decided to pitch his tent with the villagers)

Explanation

His popularity came from the villagers' gratitude that, unlike most young men, he had not abandoned the village but came back to live among them.