Excerpt 4: Fathers of Nations Sample Excerpts with Answers
By the way, guess who I ran into downstairs? Someone by the name of Longway. I was tracking down a man they call their guide and thought this fellow m
Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that follow. (25
marks) "Mother thinks that's big-big enough. Are you ready for
tomorrow?" "As ready as I ever will be, I guess, mother." He went
and sat beside her. "And do you still think the summit will adopt Way
Omega?" "Only twelve hours to go before we find out." "Sorry. Is it just me or has it actually got colder over the
past two days? You don't sound so upbeat today as you did two days ago." "Only twelve hours. We can wait." "By the way, guess who I ran into downstairs? Someone by the
name of Longway. I was tracking down a man they call their guide and thought
this fellow might be him. Do you know him?" Dr Abiola did not answer. "Well, do you know Mr Longway or not?" "Yes, Ms McKenzie, I do. You might as well know this now: I
am their guide." What "Promise you will keep that to yourself, okay?" "I promise." "…