Fathers of Nations Excerpt 21 Questions
Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that follow: (25 marks)
"Tad," said the cranky passenger as he was settling down
in economy class, in a seat next to Dr Afolabi's. "Tad Longway," he
added. His voice, deep, lingered on like the boom of a big drum. He held up a
card.
Dr Afolabi took it. It said the man was a Director of Special
Projects at the Agency for Governance and Development in Africa. "Pleased
to meet you, Mr Longway," Dr Afolabi said. "My name is Abiola
Afolabi. I teach at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. "
"You gave an excellent keynote the other day, Dr
Afolabi," said the cranky passenger. Sparks of earnestness were crossing
his eyes, both crystal-green like toy marbles, confirming the compliment
was sincere. "Your keynote address at the Foundation for Democratic Rule,
I mean. It was brilliant."
"I'm glad you liked it, Mr Longway," Dr Afolabi said.
His voice had become warm. "You were there, then, Mr Longway?"
"Yes, but back in the last row. As a mere spectator, I did
not want to be obtrusive. Anyway, you were superb, Dr Afolabi. If you don't
mind my adding this, I was more impressed by the points that the audience
raised afterwards, during the question-and-answer period. "
Dr Afolabi felt the praise he had just heard turn into reproach.
"So what were those points, Mr Longway?" he asked. His voice was less
warm.
"Remember the guy from Grassroots International: short
fellow, round of body and outspoken of manner? What was his name? It's on the
tip of my tongue."
You must mean the fire-eater who kept accusing me of looking for
answers where I should not even look," Dr Afolabi said.
"Exactly, that's our man. Yes, I thought he was right on
point, Dr Afolabi. He too was unhappy with the present state."
"Wait, the present state of what?" "Africa."
"I don 't understand. "
"No problem. I'll spell it out for you. You see, Dr Afolabi,
Africa, in its present state, has two new arrivals: corruption and impunity.
The first is a crime the Second protects from punishment, the second is another
crime the first rewards with kickbacks. That is Africa in its present state.
Now can it change?"
"Tell me. Can it?"
"Well, let's ask the Law of Will." '"' What?"
"Unless there is will to change, there will be no
change."
Questions for Fathers of Nations excerpt 21
(a) Briefly explain what happens before the excerpt. (3 marks)
(b) Discuss one-character traits of Dr Afolabi and two of Mr Longway. (6 marks)
(c) Highlight two themes evident in the excerpt. (4 marks)
(d) (i) It's on the tip of my tongue. (Add a question tag) (1 mark)
iii) Unless there is will to change, there will be no change. (Rewrite using "if") (1mark)
(e) Identify two stylistic devices used in the excerpt. (4 marks)
(f) (F) Explain the meaning of the following words and expressions used in the excerpt. (4 marks)
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