EXCERPT 9 Fathers of Nations Answers
Place this excerpt in its immediate context. (4 marks)
The phone rings in Afolabi's suite. His mood changes after speaking to the caller who is Chiamaka and is complaining that Afolabi chided him for being drunk. Fiona tells him about Nick's discovery and how she works for VOA on loan The content of Nick's discovery makes Afolabi apprehensive and he decides to end
"They say one good turn deserves another". What good turn did Dr. Afolabi do for Ms Mackenzie? (2 marks)
He saved her from the man who wanted to abduct her in the lobby with the aim of assaulting her.
Discuss one thematic concem brought out in the excerpt. (3 marks)
Role of media - Nick from VOA uses a wireless gadget to get information about the risks and threats to the
Identify and illustrate two styles used in the excerpt. (4 marks)
(i) Dialogue-a dialogue between Afolabi and Fiona.
(ii) Wise saying- one good turn deserves another.
What does a reporter-on-loan mean? (3 marks)
It means a media house borrows another media house for a reporter to work on a given task. The reporter goes back to their former media house after the task is completed.
What does VOA stand for? (2 marks)
Voice of America
From the information in this excerpt, describe the character traits of Dr, Abiola. (4 marks)
(i) Inquisitive- he asks so many questions about Fiona.
(ii) Keen-he remembers Fiona had said she works for Gambian news and now she is talking about VOA
Rewrite the sentence below beginning: ( lt......) (1 mark)
When the loan ends, it will be thank you very much.
It will be thank you very much when the loan ends.
Give the meaning of the following words as used in the excerpt. (2 marks)
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(ii) Tum- deed