Neco 2020 Literature In English Question 1

Practice objective / multiple choice question 1 from the 2020 Neco Literature In English examination.

Neco 2020 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 1 NECO • 2020 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Consider the sequence of events in Wole Soyinka's play *The Lion and the Jewel*: (i) Lakunle proposes to build a school in the village; (ii) Baroka convinces the villagers that the school will disturb the sacred drum; (iii) the villagers reject the proposal. Which cultural belief mentioned in event (ii) is the direct reason for the rejection, and what is the immediate consequence for Lakunle's modernising plan?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The belief is that the sacred drum must not be disturbed, as it connects the village to ancestral spirits; consequently, Lakunle's plan to build the school is abandoned.
B. The belief is that the sacred drum must be played loudly during festivals, as it wards off evil spirits; consequently, Lakunle's plan to build the school is postponed.
C. The belief is that the sacred drum must be painted red to honor the ancestors, as it symbolizes fertility; consequently, Lakunle's plan to build the school is modified to include a drum hall.
D. The belief is that the sacred drum should be buried with the chief, as it holds his power; consequently, Lakunle's plan to build the school is redirected to a different village.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The belief is that the sacred drum must not be disturbed, as it connects the village to ancestral spirits; consequently, Lakunle's plan to build the school is abandoned.

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