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a) 'Then answer my question.' Which question has Ms Mckenzie asked Dr. Afolabi? (2 marks)
What makes you (Dr. Afolabi) this optimistic about Africa's future now, when in your book you were very pessimistic?
b) Dr. Afolabi says that he does not think he has to defend his book before anyone. What is the title of his book? (1 mark)
Failure of States.
c) From the information in this excerpt, describe the character of Dr. Afolabi. (6 marks)
- proud
- short-tempered
- Rude
- defensive
d) Using clear illustrations, identify two styles used in the excerpt. (4 marks)
- Metaphor- he had seen a lamb…….lioness
- Rhetorical questions- what joy.....interview?
- Dialogue- dialogue between Fiona and Dr. Abiola.
e) What is Dr. Afolabi's role during the heads of state summit? (2 marks)
His role is to advise heads of state during the summit.
f) From what Dr. Afolabi explains to Ms. Mckenzie, describe what Way Omega entails. (3 marks)
It is a document with ways to develop Africa. It is meant to change Africa's politics by eliminating military coups, rigged election and civil wars
g) What happens immediately after this excerpt? (3 marks)
Ms. Mckenzie mobile phone rings. Her boss calls her back to the office and she informs Dr. Afolabi that she gathers her things
h) Give the meaning of the following words as used in the excerpt. (4 marks)
- Vulnerable-defenseless, hopeless, weak
- Pessimistic-negative, without hope
- Defensive-displaying sensitivity to criticism
- Third-rate- of less value, low class
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