Question

What does the poet plead to the landlady towards the end of the telephone conversation?

• A. He pleads her to reduce the rent of the accommodation
• B. He pleads her to come to him in person and see the color of his bottom
• C. He pleads her to allow him to bring a pet
• D. He pleads her to visit his current residence

Answer 1

Answer:

B. He pleads her to come to him in person and see the color of his bottom

• "Telephone conversation" is written by famous Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka.

• The poem ends with " My bottom raven black-

  One moment madam! - sensing

  Her receiver rearing on the thunderclap

  About my ears-"Madam,"

  I pleaded, "wouldn't you rather

  See for yourself?"