Question 37
BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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EDO_L1
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objective
In the fable "The Tortoise and the Hare", the hare's behaviour illustrates the theme of over‑confidence. Discuss how the author uses the hare's character to convey this theme, citing two specific actions of the hare that support your explanation.
Answer Options
A.
The hare's decision to race the tortoise at all reflects over‑confidence, because he believed any opponent would be easy to defeat.
B.
The hare's friendly greeting to the tortoise before the race highlights his over‑confidence, as he assumes the tortoise will not be a serious competitor.
C.
The hare's swift running demonstrates his confidence, showing that his speed alone guarantees victory, which underscores the theme of over‑confidence.
Correct Answer
D.
The hare's boastful claim that he could easily outrun the tortoise and his decision to nap during the race both reveal his over‑confidence. By mocking the tortoise and assuming victory was guaranteed, the hare's actions illustrate how excessive pride can lead to downfall.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The hare's boastful claim that he could easily outrun the tortoise and his decision to nap during the race both reveal his over‑confidence. By mocking the tortoise and assuming victory was guaranteed, the hare's actions illustrate how excessive pride can lead to downfall.
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This is
Bece Model Questions Vol1
2024
Edo L1
Question 37.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2024
Bece Model Questions Vol1
Edo L1
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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