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

zmbagwu

1 year ago

Let’s take a look at the lines again:

> **"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."**

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### ✅ Correct Answer: **C. Rejection**

### **Why?**
The speaker’s actions—**shocked by the smell**, **corking the bottle quickly**, and **spitting on the floor**—clearly show **strong disapproval and refusal**. That’s classic **rejection**.

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### Why not the others?
- **A. Anger** – There's no indication of rage or fury, just disgust.
- **B. Protest** – It’s not a deliberate or vocal opposition to a cause or idea.
- **D. Nausea** – Though the odor is unpleasant, there’s no mention of feeling sick—just a **rejection** of what was offered.

Want to break down more literature or figure out tone/mood questions?