Neco 2018 Literature In English Question 51

Practice objective / multiple choice question 51 from the 2018 Neco Literature In English examination.

Neco 2018 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 51 NECO • 2018 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Read the following excerpt from Wole Soyinka's play *The Lion and the Jewel*: "Baroka: ... I shall have the jewel, and I shall have the girl. The old woman will not be able to stop me. I will use my wiles, as I have always done, to get what I desire." Based on this passage, identify two distinct character traits of Baroka and explain how Soyinka reveals each trait through specific dialogue or stage directions.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Baroka is (i) cunning - revealed by his reference to using "wiles" and his scheming language, and (ii) authoritative - shown by his assertive declarations "I shall have the jewel" and "I shall have the girl" together with the way other characters defer to him.
B. Baroka is (i) compassionate - revealed by his expressed concern for the old woman's feelings, and (ii) indecisive - shown by his hesitation to declare "I shall have the jewel".
C. Baroka is (i) timid - revealed by his soft spoken whispers in the dialogue, and (ii) generous - shown by his promise to share the jewel with the village.
D. Baroka is (i) naive - revealed by his misunderstanding of the girl's wishes, and (ii) humble - shown by his modest remarks about his own power.
Correct Answer
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Correct Option:
Baroka is (i) cunning - revealed by his reference to using "wiles" and his scheming language, and (ii) authoritative - shown by his assertive declarations "I shall have the jewel" and "I shall have the girl" together with the way other characters defer to him.

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