Correct Answer: A. Minimus, Napoleon and Squealer

Explanation

Investigations into the activities of Chief Haladu Ade-Amaka are already in progress when Ogeyi goes to the police on account of her friend Aloho. Her story helps the police to wrap up their investigations and prefer charges against Chief and five others, including Ochuole, at Wasa High Court of Justice presided over by Judge.

It appears that only a fraction of the Minister's sins against the state and some people is known. According to Judge, For all the atrocities you must have perpetrated in this country under the cover of Minister, which have not been detected, I say nothing. Chief then faces four counts of embezzlement, involving 1.2 billion naira and 5.8 million naira (two counts); dealing in cocaine and corrupting a public officer.

Prosecution Counsel clearly outlines the role of the police in their investigation and what makes each accused person culpable. Inspector Inaku's evidence is clear and concise. What triggers police investigation is set down as Miss Ogeyi Ogar and the Jacassan Flash of 21st June, 1997. Following the newspaper report, the inspector goes to the Ministry and bribes Mr. Ayo to get access to official documents. By the inspector's own admission, Mr. Ayo does not ask for a bribe; rather, the Clerical Officer promised to cooperate after I enticed him with the sum of two thousand naira. This show of zeal is wrong. The law seems to be that both the giver and the receiver of a bribe are criminals. One would expect; then, that the court reprimand or even sentence inspector I naku once Mr. Ayo goes in for five years.

In her evidence, Ogeyi clearly tells Aloho's story and firmly incriminates Chief. Her reason for going to the police is consistent with her love for her late friend; failing to persuade Aloha not to abort the pregnancy, she was moved to go to the police to relate the story. However, Chief lies on oath, alleging that the cocaine had been put there to incriminated him. In the end, the court does not believe him and his breaking down avails him nothing. Of the two, Ogeyi is found credible by the court.

Both counsels do their work to the best of their abilities. Prosecution Counsel notes and draws attention to Defence Counsel's cleverly weaving the evidence of the prosecution to confuse this honourable court. He draws the court's attention to the relevant flaws in the case of the defence and leaves the rest to the judge and the jury. The judge sums up succinctly and his guiding of the jury is balanced.

On the whole, the proceedings go well and the verdict arising from the evidence appears to be satisfactory.

Correct Answer: C. nostalgia

Correct Answer: D. litotes

Correct Answer: C. synecdoche

Correct Answer: C. a couplet

Correct Answer: C. the crown and the queen

Correct Answer: B. oxymoron

Explanation

Ouestion 7:

1) Relation to theme: One controlling theme in the novel is the relationship between parents and their offspring. The manner of relating to an offspring triggers various outcomes, thus is very important in the development of the plot.

2) Character identification: ) Manfred is the father of Conrad and Matilda. (i) Father Jerome is the father of Theodore. (iii) Frederic, Marquis of Vicenza, is the father of Isabella.

3) Manfred, Conrad and Matilda: (i) Manfred apparently loves Conrad as heir. (ii) His main concern when Conrad dies is to find a replacement prolong his rule. (iii) Manfred is an oppressive and overbearing father to Matilda. (iv) He does have some parental feelings for her; this is shown in his regret after inadvertently killing her. (v) Matilda is useful in Manfred's desire to perpetuate his rule.

(4) Father Jerome and Theodore: (i) Father Jerome works diligently to save Theodore even (ii) The true bond between father and son is revealed when father Jerome realises their true relationship (iii) Theirs is the only healthy relationship between father and son in the novel

(5) Frederic and Isabella: (i) Frederic comes to Otranto to rescue his daughter. stages. (ii) He defends her at the initial (iii) He later reveals his true feelings by agreeing with Manfred to swap their daughters in marriage.

6) Significance: (i) Generally speaking, fathers use their children to achieve their selfish goals. (ii) Only Father Jerome shows real affection for Theodore.

Question 8:

(1) Relation to theme : Superstition is a major theme in the novel. The presence of the supernatural accounts for several strange occurrences and incidents.

(2) Character identification: Gigantic leg; the Spectre; mysterious shield: apparitions; spirits

Correct Answer: D. Mawdo Ba to justify his marrying Nabou out of a sense of duty