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• Question 1901:

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

  In Lafayette, before a stranger is hosted or accommodated, permission must be requested and granted by_______

  Options:
  A) the Hakimi
  B) the high priest
  C) the governor
  D) community oracle
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1902:

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to word

  underlined?

  The refugees were received at the transit camp?

  Options:
  A) passage
  B) permanent
  C) temporary
  D) nearby
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1903:

  In the question below, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

  If the trader paid in full, his order was not pruned down.

  Options:
  A) The trader who made full payment did not have his order reduced.
  B) The trader who made some payment did not have his order delayed.
  C) Unless the trader paid in full his order would be rejected.
  D) As the trader did not increase his order, he did not need to pay in full.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1904:

  This question is based on "The Life Changer" novel.

  How old is Bint?

  Options:
  A) 5years old
  B) 10years old
  C) 8years old
  D) 7years old
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1905: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).Okonkwo manages his household with a heavy hand Options:
  A) like a powerful dictator
  B) using the cane on every occasion
  C) without tolerating weakness
  D) like a heavyweight champion
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1906: Fill each of the gap with the appropriate option from the list following the the gap.Okonkwo is a stubborn man, he will never _____ his words? Options:
  A) chew
  B) spit
  C) eat
  D) bite
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 1907:

  Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

  When his car tyre ______ on the way, he did not know what to do.

  Options:
  A) has burst
  B) had burst
  C) bursted
  D) burst
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 1908: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the unerlined word(s).Th principal was filled with scorn when we gave our reason for coming late? Options:
  A) contempt
  B) sympathy
  C) anger
  D) pity
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 1909:

  Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

  My brother married a loquacious woman?

  Options:
  A) quiet
  B) noisy
  C) talkative
  D) beautiful
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 1910: In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Your reaction underscores the point i was making Options:
  A) reveals
  B) proves wrong
  C) emphasizes
  D) justifies
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  The correct answer is C .