Question 6

```PASSAGE II

As I stood by a street in Accra that late afternoon watching people rushing home from work, I felt very safe. My sense of security came from the fact that Ghanaians are generally a kind and hospitable people, particularly to strangers. Although I had just arrived from my village, I was a Ghanaian and in my own capital. I should not fear anything.
Just then, I felt a firm grip on my arm from behind. I did not feel threatened; rather I was relieved. I thought an old schoolmate must have spotted me, James Cudjoe, and decided to play our old game on me. How welcome! The good old days are here again.
I turned to look the fellow in the face but the more I turned to my left the faster he moved to my right as he tightened his grip on my wrist watch. Suddenly he let go of my arm and bolted. I saw him vanish into the thick crowd. Certainly, this was not how to welcome a friend. People of the city are surely very strange!
Totally confused, I made my way towards the lorry park to leave for my brother‟s house. In the gathering darkness, I tried to find out what time it was. To my utter surprise, I discovered that my wrist watch was gone. The rascal had made away with it. It was hardly new or even expensive yet the rogue found it worth stealing.```

The writer thought he was safe in Accra because

  • A.he saw people rushing home from work
  • B.he had just arrived from his village
  • C.Ghanaians would welcome him
  • D.Ghanaians are famous for their kindness.
Objective

Question details

Exam body
BECE JHS
Subject
English Language
Year
2001
Question no.
#6
Type
Objective

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