Question 5
WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2023
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Story X tells of a boy who steals water from a distant well to keep his sister alive during a drought. Story Y follows a girl who lies to the village elders to protect her brother from being conscripted. Identify the common underlying theme of the two stories and provide one piece of textual evidence from each story that supports this theme.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The common theme is sacrifice for family. Evidence - Story X: "I would cross the scorching desert, even if the gods cursed my name, for my sister's breath depends on the water."; Story Y: "My silence is the shield that keeps my brother from the soldiers' swords."
B.
The common theme is personal ambition. Evidence - Story X: "I sought the hidden spring to become the village's hero, no matter the cost to my sister."; Story Y: "I plotted to use my brother's conscription as a stepping stone to power."
C.
The common theme is loyalty to the community. Evidence - Story X: "I would share the water with all the thirsty villagers, even if it means my sister may die."; Story Y: "I told the elders the truth so the village could decide together about my brother."
D.
The common theme is revenge. Evidence - Story X: "I will drown the well's keeper if he refuses to give me water for my sister."; Story Y: "I will spread lies to make the elders regret conscripting my brother."
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The common theme is sacrifice for family. Evidence - Story X: "I would cross the scorching desert, even if the gods cursed my name, for my sister's breath depends on the water."; Story Y: "My silence is the shield that keeps my brother from the soldiers' swords."
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2023
Literature In English
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2023
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Literature In English
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