Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Literature In English Question 7

Practice objective / multiple choice question 7 from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 7 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

In the novella "The Last Ember", Aisha discovers that the fire she has been guarding is actually a controlled burn set by the village elders to prevent a larger forest fire. At the climax she must decide whether to extinguish the fire immediately, risking the spread, or let it continue for an hour as instructed. What is the most likely consequence of Aisha choosing to let the fire continue for the prescribed hour?

Answer Options

A. The fire will create a smoke barrier that traps heat, leading to a buildup of dangerous gases in the village.
Correct Answer B. The fire will consume the dry underbrush as planned, preventing a catastrophic forest fire later.
C. The fire will spread uncontrollably, igniting the surrounding forest and causing a massive wildfire.
D. The fire will die out prematurely, leaving the dry underbrush untouched and increasing the risk of a later blaze.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The fire will consume the dry underbrush as planned, preventing a catastrophic forest fire later.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Literature In English Question 7. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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