JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 18

Question 18

Comprehension
JAMB 1982 Passage IV: Nzinga and the governor
The passage, as printed

Why did Nzinga became very impatient? Because

  1. A.she was made to wait to see the governor
  2. B.she had to wait to the rear, instead of the middle of the room
  3. C.she was told she was an insult to Don Joao's dignity
  4. D.she was not offered a chair
  5. E.men were sitting in her presence
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (she was made to wait to see the governor)

Explanation

She was impatient because she was kept waiting 'like a servant all day' for the governor to decide to hear her.