Question 2

```PASSAGE I
Once, in the world of animals, there was a great famine and the animals were dying. For about three months, Tortoise and his family had eaten very little. Tortoise's body rattled in his empty shell as he walked. One day as he thought of a way to get food, his throat began to itch.
He would go to the next village where he had heard there was still some food. He would steal some for himself and his family. He took the bush path and arrived at the village after sunset. The people were preparing their meals and the smell made his mouth water.
How would he get this food? Not far away from him was the village playground where there was a big hollow log leaning against a tree. This log was the drum used to summon the villagers for very important announcements. When he reached the tree he decided to climb it so that he could see the village better. Unfortunately, as he was climbing, he fell because he was very weak and hungry. His shell hit the drum, sending out a loud 'kpom! kpom! noise.
When they heard this noise, the villagers ran to the playground, believing they had been called, thereby leaving the food cooking in their homes.
Very quickly Tortoise disappeared into a nearby bush and ran to the village. He filled his empty shell with as much of the food as he could carry and returned home.```
Which of the following statements is true?

  • A.Tortoise had not eaten for three months
  • B.The villagers gave food to Tortoise
  • C.Tortoise got food from his own farm
  • D.Tortoise stole the villagers‟ food.
Objective

Question details

Exam body
BECE JHS
Subject
English Language
Year
2004
Question no.
#2
Type
Objective

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