This question is based on Zaynab Alkali's The Stillborn.

Like many other characters of her type, Li in the novel, is able to attain progress through her

• A. prayers to God
• B. criticism of the system
• C. optimistic attitude
• D. dedication to duty

Consequent upon the murder of Naboth by Ahab, God declared that

• A. dogs would lick Ahab's blood where Naboth's blood was licked
• B. Ahab's descendants would never ascend the throne in Israel
• C. the sword would never depart from Ahab's house
• D. He would require the blood of Naboth from Ahab's hands

What mass of K2CrO4 is required to prepare 250cm3 of 0.020 mol dm3 solution? [K2CrO4 = 194.2g/mol]

• A. 0.97g
• B. 9.70g
• C. 19.42g
• D. 97.10g

The vertical section of the soil from the surface down to the bedrock, showing different layers, is known as soil?

• A. colour
• B. profile
• C. texture
• D. horizon

To which of the following crops does the term 'ginning' apply?

• A. kenaf
• B. cocoa
• C. groundnut
• D. cotton

Solve: 6(x - 4) + 3(x + 7) = 3

• A. 3/2
• B. 2/3
• C. 1/2
• D. 1/3

The downturn in the prices of shares on stock markets is a highlight of

• A. efficient allocation of resources
• B. the invisible hand
• C. the regulatory nature of the market
• D. consumer rationality

All the major industrial zones of Nigeria owe their origin mainly to

• A. self-help projects
• B. influx of migrant labour
• C. the presence of cash crops
• D. the abundance of water resources

From the words or groups of words lettered A to D below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.

Her eloping with the man is astigma to the family

• A. disgrace
• B. pride
• C. calamity
• D. disappointment E. disaster

According to Paul in Philippians, humility means giving consideration to another people's

• A. wealth
• B. weakness
• C. interests
• D. needs