Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2019 (Model questions) Question 4

Question 4

Comprehension
2019/2020 Passage I: adapted from Zora Neale Hurston, Mules and Men
The passage, as printed

Which of the following is NOT among the reasons the author gives for her decision to collect folklore in Eatonville?

  1. A.The people of Eatonville would be grateful that she published their stories
  2. B.The people of Eatonville would have many stories for her collection
  3. C.Eatonville and its people are familiar to her
  4. D.She believes that she can collect stories without doing harm
  5. E.She believes that the people of Eatonville will help her in her project.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (The people of Eatonville would be grateful that she published their stories)

Explanation

The passage mentions plenty of material, familiar ground, no harm and everybody helping, but says nothing about gratitude for publication.