CLASS 10
THE NECKLACE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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His worn clothing
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His sloppy embroidered rank
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The holes in his shoe
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His unstable manner
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Detailed explanation-1: -Jonathan mistrusted the officer who wanted to take his bicycle because the officer lacked a certain grip and firmness in his manner. So, instead of giving his bicycle to the office, Johathan gave him two pounds and saved his bicycle.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jonathan’s bicycle is representative of his intelligence and work ethic, as well as the faith which continues to help him through his struggles in the aftermath of the war. During the war, Jonathan almost loses the bicycle when a possibly corrupt Biafran army officer tries to requisition it.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: During the Nigerian Civil War, Jonathan hid his bike by burying it-after having almost lost it to an army officer. He buried it in the same place where his son and other people had been buried. Once the war is over, he gets it back in good condition.