“The Life Changer” is a captivating novel written by Khadija Abubakar Jalli and is a recommended read for candidates taking the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination in 2023.
In this blog post, we will provide a comprehensive list of questions and answers for Chapter 1 of the novel.
These questions cover various aspects of the story, including the characters, their relationships, and important events. Let’s dive in and explore Chapter 1 of “The Life Changer”!
- How old is Bint? Bint is 5 years old.
- How many kids did Ummi have? Ummi had four kids, three girls, and a boy.
- Why did Bint’s parents encourage her to study French? Bint’s parents believed that learning a new language at an early age was easy, and French is a widely spoken international language.
- What was the first question Bint’s Social Studies teacher asked the classroom when quizzing them on French? The Social Studies teacher asked the students to greet “Good morning” in French.
- Who answered the teacher’s first question? Bint was the one who answered the teacher’s first question.
- What questions did Bint ask her teacher that made him nervous and uncomfortable? Bint asked her teacher how to say “that’s very good” in French, which made him nervous and uncomfortable.
- Who did the social studies teacher call on to help him answer Bint’s questions? The social studies teacher called on the French mistress, who often teaches the senior classes, to help him answer Bint’s question.
- Why does Bint’s mom often enter her children’s bedroom without knocking on the door? Bint’s mom wanted her children to get used to her presence and ensure they maintained good hygiene by keeping their room tidy always.
- Who used to say, “What you teach a child is like writing on a hard rock and when dried it would be difficult to erase”? Ummi’s grandmother used to say this.
- Who is Jamila? Jamila is Ummi’s daughter and Bint’s immediate elder sister.
- Who is Bint? Bint is Ummi’s youngest child and daughter.
- Who is Omar? Omar is Ummi’s first child and her only son.
- What does Omar call Ummi? Omar calls Ummi “Mum.”
- Who is Teemah? Teemah is Ummi’s first daughter and her second child.
- Why was Omar so excited when he got home? Omar was happy because he received admission into the university.
- How old was Omar when he got admission into the university? Omar was 18 years old when he received admission into the university.
- Which university offered Omar an admission? Omar received admission into Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria.
- What course was Omar offered at Ahmadu Bello University? Omar was offered admission to study Law at the Kongo Campus of Ahmadu Bello University.
- What course did Ummi’s husband study in the university? Ummi’s husband studied Accounting at the university, although he initially wanted to study Law.
- What did Omar demand his siblings refer to him as? Omar demanded that Teemah and Jamila call him “My Learned Brother.”
Conclusion
This blog post provided a compilation of questions and answers for Chapter 1 of “The Life Changer” by Khadija Abubakar Jalli, the JAMB novel for 2023.
Understanding the details and events of the novel is crucial for candidates preparing for the JAMB examination.
Stay tuned for upcoming blog posts covering subsequent chapters of the novel to enhance your preparation.
