Question 40
NECO
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2017
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Two characters, Emeka and Chinyere, appear in a novel set during a political uprising. Early in the story, Emeka is described as "a cautious observer, always keeping his head down," while Chinyere is "a fiery activist, rallying crowds with impassioned speeches." By the climax, Emeka leads a covert operation to secure supplies, and Chinyere, after being wounded, chooses to negotiate peace.
Compare how the author develops the characters of Emeka and Chinyere from their initial traits to their actions at the climax, and explain what this parallel development reveals about the novel's message on personal responsibility during turmoil.
Answer Options
A.
Emeka's transformation is portrayed as a shift from passive observation to violent rebellion, leading an armed assault on the enemy, whereas Chinyere moves from fiery speeches to abandoning the cause entirely. The parallel development underscores a message that personal responsibility involves abandoning idealism.
Correct Answer
B.
Emeka starts as a cautious observer but later takes decisive action by leading a covert supply mission, while Chinyere begins as a fiery activist and, after being wounded, adopts a diplomatic stance by negotiating peace. Their parallel growth—from single‑track attitudes to multifaceted responses—highlights the novel's message that personal responsibility during turmoil demands flexibility: courage can be expressed through both quiet initiative and tempered advocacy.
C.
Both Emeka and Chinyere retain their original traits until the climax, with Emeka still keeping his head down and Chinyere still rallying crowds, indicating that the novel emphasizes that personal responsibility is irrelevant during turmoil.
D.
Emeka remains a cautious observer throughout the novel, never taking direct action, while Chinyere becomes increasingly militant, refusing any negotiation even after her injury. This suggests the novel argues that steadfast adherence to one's initial role is the key to personal responsibility.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Emeka starts as a cautious observer but later takes decisive action by leading a covert supply mission, while Chinyere begins as a fiery activist and, after being wounded, adopts a diplomatic stance by negotiating peace. Their parallel growth—from single‑track attitudes to multifaceted responses—highlights the novel's message that personal responsibility during turmoil demands flexibility: courage can be expressed through both quiet initiative and tempered advocacy.
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2017
Literature In English
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2017
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Literature In English
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