Which of the following statements are correct?

1. A. 'Nation language' was coined by Derek Walcott.
2. B. 'Poetic justice' was coined by Thomas Rymer.
3. C. 'Neo-colonialism' was coined by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o.
4. D. 'Nihilism' was introduced by Turgenev in Fathers and Sons.
5. E. In his preface to Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur, Caxton listed the Nine Worthies.

1. AB, D, E only
2. BA, B, C only
3. CB, C, D only
4. DA, C, D only

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Correct answer: A. B, D, E only

Explanation

Rymer, The Tragedies of the Last Age (1678); Turgenev popularised 'nihilist' through Bazarov (1862); Caxton's 1485 preface names the Nine Worthies. 'Nation language' is Kamau Brathwaite's, and 'neo-colonialism' Kwame Nkrumah's.

Note: The word 'nihilism' predates Turgenev; the statement credits him with making it current.