This question is based on Literary Appreciation. 'When he gave me the bottle, and I opened it, I was shocked by the odour that hit my nose. I immediately co...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2001 Subject: Literature In English

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This question is based on Literary Appreciation.

'When he gave me the bottle, and I opened it, I was shocked by the odour that hit my nose.

I immediately corked it again, and spat on the floor.'

Isidore Okpewho, The Last Duty.

The reaction in the passage above is that of

Answer Details
The reaction in the passage is that of nausea. The character's description of being "shocked by the odor" that hit their nose and their immediate action of corking the bottle again and spitting on the floor suggests that they experienced a feeling of sickness or disgust. This reaction is commonly associated with experiencing a strong and unpleasant smell. Therefore, the answer is option D, nausea.

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