Use Of English 2019 Jamb Examination
Use Of English 2019 Jamb Examination
Question 1
Aliya keeps having a "C" grade in what subject?
In Bolaji Abdullahi's 'Sweet Sixteen', Aliya is a bright student but struggles to get an 'A' in Chemistry. She mentions to her father that no matter how hard she tries, she keeps getting a 'C' in the subject. This becomes a point of discussion regarding her career choices and academic strengths.
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Question 2
In the novel, Aliya suffers "body shaming" from which of these characters?
Aliya recounts an experience with her Biology teacher, who made a disparaging remark about her physical appearance (specifically her weight or size) in front of the class. This incident is used in the book to discuss self-esteem and how young girls should handle negative comments about their bodies.
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Question 3
Abdullahi, having written extensively over the years on politics, policy and development. "Sweet Sixteen" was his ________________
Bolaji Abdullahi is primarily known as a journalist and politician. While he has written many articles and works on policy, 'Sweet Sixteen' is officially recognized as his first work of fiction/novel, written specifically for his daughter.
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Question 4
Which of the following was the concluding story told by Aliya's father to solidify Aliya's Self-realization?
The Mahatma Gandhi story is central to the book's climax. Aliya's father tells her about Gandhi's 'test' regarding truth and self-discipline to help her understand that her value comes from her internal character and choices, rather than external expectations.
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Question 5
The Novel "Sweet Sixteen" is narrated in ______________
The story is told from Aliya's perspective using 'I'. She shares her thoughts, feelings, and the conversations she has with her father directly with the reader, making it a first-person narrative.
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Question 6
Which of these characters is opinionated that relationships come with a lot of emotional issues one can bear?
Aliya's father is the primary mentor in the book. During their 'big talks', he cautions her about early romantic relationships, explaining that they often bring more emotional baggage and complexity than a sixteen-year-old is prepared to handle.
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Question 7
What was Aliya's reason for not considering choosing a career as a doctor in the novel?
Aliya admits that she doesn't want to be a doctor primarily because she cannot stand the sight of blood. This physical aversion, combined with her struggle in Chemistry, leads her to look toward other career paths.
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Question 8
In which of the chapters does Aliya's father think: "Music is a universal language that speaks to the soul"?
This quote appears in the chapter titled 'Beauty'. The discussion revolves around what makes a person truly beautiful, and music is used as an analogy for inner beauty and the universal connection between souls.
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Question 9
According to the novel, Aliya's Father's favorite singer was ___________
In the book, Aliya's father expresses his love for the music of Ali Farka Touré, the famous Malian musician. This helps characterize him as a man of refined and soulful taste, distinct from the pop music Aliya's generation usually listens to.
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Question 10
"For their soul dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams" This excerpt by Kahlil Gibran in the Novel means?
This famous quote from Kahlil Gibran's 'The Prophet' is used to emphasize that children are independent beings with their own futures. It argues that parents should guide their children but not impose their own outdated dreams or career choices on them, as the children belong to a future the parents will not be part of.
