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JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 19

Question 19

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

Why were the courtiers amazed?

  1. A.None of them would have dared to speak to the Governor like she did
  2. B.Nzinga made the governor too surprised to speak
  3. C.Nzinga showed she feared nobody
  4. D.Because Nzinga wanted to sit down
  5. E.Because Nzinga dared to sit down in the presence of the governor
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Nzinga showed she feared nobody)

Explanation

They gasped 'at this boldness' when she walked to the middle of the room and faced the governor, showing she was afraid of no one.