Some candidates of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) 2015 will be taken unawares when they sit for the compulsory English Language examination as JAMB has mandated all registered candidates to read one recommended novel for this year’s UTME. It has been disclosed by JAMB that questions with 25 marks will be drawn from passages in this novel to test if the students had read them. The recommended novel is: “The Last Days at Forcados High School” by A.H. Mohammed. “The Last Days at Forcados High School” by A.H.
Mohammed which will have 10 questions of 20 marks. Total marks obtainable if questions from the novel are answered correctly is likely to be 30marks.
The Summary of the book is below The Last Days at Forcados High tells the story of Jimi Solade, the most popular boy at the
elite Forcados High School. As he begins his
final year in senior secondary together with
his friends, the sweet-hearted and devout
Nene and Ansa, the nerdy art genius, he’s
determined it’s going to be his best year yet. But Jimi’s rogue brother, Wole, is back –
which means trouble can’t be far behind. Then there’s Efua, the beautiful and
mysterious new girl in class who seems to
have no time for boys – including Jimi. But
when Jimi’s mother falls ill, he realizes that
things are about to change - and not
necessarily in a good way. A funny and honest book about self-
discovery, family, friendship, tolerance and
the highs and lows of life as a modern
Nigerian teenager. Told in straightforward
language, A.H. Mohammed never talks down
to readers. Instead, Last Days stands out with its realistic situations, original
characters and deft storytelling. It is at once
entertaining and deadly serious, tackling a
range of difficult issues including drug
abuse, discrimination and loss, with
intelligence and great writing. D—³—×—†—³—®———»'s CReeD
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