WAEC Literature in English 1999 Question 29

Question 29

Literary Appreciation: Prose and Drama
Unseen prose: questions 26–30
The passage, as printed

What does the expression “Instrument of Thy light and peace” tell us about the speaker?

  1. A.His filial bond
  2. B.His humility
  3. C.His pride
  4. D.His sympathy
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Answer: B (His humility)

Explanation

Njoroge kneels to thank God and asks only to be used as God's instrument: he is humble.