Question 3
WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Read the passage below:
"The clatter of horse‑drawn carriages mingled with the cries of market women selling yams and palm oil. Lanterns flickered along the mud‑packed streets of the town, while the distant silhouette of the colonial governor's mansion loomed over the horizon. Children chased each other around the baobab tree, their laughter echoing under the heavy scent of smoke."
From the clues given, deduce:
1. The historical period.
2. The geographical location.
3. The predominant social class of the majority of the characters.
Explain briefly how each element of the setting contributes to the story's tension.
Answer Options
A.
Early 21st‑century post‑colonial Nigeria; a North‑central inland city (e.g., Abuja); the expatriate diplomatic corps. The modern government building's prominence, the bustling tech market, and international conferences create tension between global influence and local traditions.
B.
Mid‑18th‑century pre‑colonial Ghana; an inland forest settlement (e.g., Kumasi); the indigenous aristocratic elite. The presence of a royal palace, the quiet market, and traditional rituals generate tension between tribal customs and emerging trade.
C.
Late 19th‑early 20th‑century colonial Kenya; an East African highland town (e.g., Nairobi); the European settler upper class. The governor's mansion, the colonial tea plantations, and the settlers' leisure activities produce tension between colonial authority and indigenous labor.
Correct Answer
D.
Late 19th‑early 20th‑century colonial Nigeria; a West African coastal town (e.g., Lagos); the indigenous lower‑to‑middle class. The colonial mansion's dominance, the lively market, and the everyday activities together create tension between ordinary life and foreign authority.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Late 19th‑early 20th‑century colonial Nigeria; a West African coastal town (e.g., Lagos); the indigenous lower‑to‑middle class. The colonial mansion's dominance, the lively market, and the everyday activities together create tension between ordinary life and foreign authority.
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Waec Model Questions Vol1
2024
Literature In English
Question 3.
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questions from the
2024
Waec Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
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Difficulty level:
Medium
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