Storytelling in Writing Quiz

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What was one of the things the author's sister was known for growing up?

Being excessively clean to the point of being almost obsessive.

What did the author's sister do when she cleaned the house?

She paid a lot of attention to detail, gave everything an extra shine, and was consistently orderly.

How did the author's sister's class notes look like?

Her class notes looked like typeset documents.

What happened to the author's sister that made her never suck her fingers again?

The househelp spat phlegm on her hand. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the superior officer shouting in a bizarre and exaggerated manner?

The superior officer Signup and view all the answers

What realization did the author have as their dad turned eighty?

The author realized they had been focusing on what they lost out on, instead of what they had gained. Signup and view all the answers

What reason did the young men give for not having money?

They had maxed out their daily ATM limit Signup and view all the answers

What did the author learn about their dad's perspective on their accomplishments?

The author learned that their dad saw their achievements as more like a continuation of those of their elder siblings. Signup and view all the answers

How did the author view their achievements compared to their friends with less experienced parents?

The author viewed their achievements as a continuation of those of their elder siblings, rather than needing to promise heaven for coming first. Signup and view all the answers

Who was looking for the author just before the results of the 106 Chu Nwagbogu exam were out?

Prof. Dauda Signup and view all the answers

What disagreement arose regarding the road?

Whether the road was a dual carriage or single carriage road Signup and view all the answers

Describe a specific memory the author recalls involving their dad and a fuel station.

The author remembers a journey where they stopped at a fuel station, the dad monitored the meter closely, and paid the attendant. Signup and view all the answers

What exam did the author write in 200 level that he loved?

History of Economic Thought Signup and view all the answers

Why were the policemen outraged?

The young men had spent a large sum of money in a single day Signup and view all the answers

How did Prof. Dauda react when she first saw the author before discussing his exam results?

She inspected him like women in the market inspect stale fish. Signup and view all the answers

What did Prof. Dauda ask the author when she saw his appearance before discussing his exam results?

She asked how come he looked like that and if he knew anything about the exam beforehand. Signup and view all the answers

What did the person in the text initially think about aiming for a first class?

They thought it would be akin to putting lipstick on a pig. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the person in the text decide to try for a first class?

They were inspired by a conversation with Dr. Dauda and aligned their reading timetable with Soromfe's. Signup and view all the answers

According to the person in the text, what is important in achieving success?

Belief in oneself and positive external reinforcement. Signup and view all the answers

What advice did the person in the text give to others who wished to change their situation?

To inject belief into themselves and consider a worse scenario to motivate change. Signup and view all the answers