Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen" The significance of Mr Bello's advice...

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From the novel; Sweet Sixteen

Questions below are based on Bolaji Abdullahi's "Sweet Sixteen"

The significance of Mr Bello's advice to Aliya on Bobo's gift is that

A. the gift is a demonstration of love and affection
B. the gift shouldn't necessarily impose an obligation on Aliya to act in tune with Bobo's interest
C. one of the foundations of his marriage with Aliya's mother is through gifting
D. once a boy gives a girl a gift it necessarily means that he has an interest in mind

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The significance of Mr Bello's advice is that the recipient of a gift shouldn't out of indebtedness feel obliged to act upon the gesture of the giver, as such doesn't necessarily mean true love and affection.

See page 5.

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