JAMB Novel, “The Life Changer” for 2024 (Chapter by Chapter Likely Questions and Answers)
If you are preparing for the 2024 UTME or Direct Entry exams, you might be wondering what novel you need to read and how it will help you ace the English language test. Well, look no further than “The Life Changer” by Khadijat Abubakar Jalli, this is the official novel recommended by JAMB Novel for the 2024 exams.
“The Life Changer” is a captivating campus novel that explores the challenges, opportunities, and lessons of university life through the eyes of Ummi, a mother of four and a student herself. The novel follows the adventures of her daughter, Salma, and her roommates as they navigate through academic and social issues at the university.
The novel is divided into nine chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of campus life, such as admission, registration, accommodation, lectures, exams, relationships, cultism, social media, and graduation. The novel also touches on themes such as parental guidance, peer pressure, moral values, corruption, and gender equality.
The novel is not only entertaining and educative but also relevant and relatable to contemporary Nigerian society. It exposes the realities and complexities of university life and offers insights and advice on how to cope and succeed in the academic environment. It also highlights the importance of character, discipline, and integrity in the pursuit of knowledge and excellence.
The novel is written in simple and clear language, with a blend of English and Hausa expressions. It is easy to read and understand, and it contains questions and answers at the end of each chapter to test your comprehension and retention. The novel is also available for free download as a PDF file(DOWNLOAD HERE) for the 2024 candidates, courtesy of JAMB.
If you want to ace the English language test in the 2024 UTME or Direct Entry exams, you should not miss reading “The Life Changer” by Khadijat Abubakar Jalli. It will not only enrich your vocabulary and grammar but also broaden your perspective and inspire you to be a life changer yourself.
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Questions and Answers on the Life Changer JAMB Novel
The questions and answers from the novel that will be listed below are based on the findings made from other accredited websites. The questions are grouped according to the chapters of the novel, and the answers are provided with references to the sources. You can use these questions and answers as a guide to study the novel and practice your skills.
Chapter 1
- Who is Omar?
Omar is the first child of Ummi and her only son.
- Who is Bint?
Bint is the youngest child of Ummi.
- Who is Jamila?
Jamila is Ummi’s daughter and the immediate elder sister of Bint.
- Who answered the Teacher’s first question?
Bint answered the Teacher’s first question.
- How many kids did Ummi have?
Ummi had four kids: 3 girls and a boy.
- What does Omar call Ummi?
Omar calls Ummi Mum.
- Why was Omar so excited when he got home?
Omar was happy because he got admission into the university.
- What questions did Bint ask her teacher that made him nervous and uncomfortable?
She asked him how to say “that’s very good” in French.
- Which university offered Omar admission?
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria offered Omar admission.
- What course did Ummi’s husband study at the university?
Ummi’s husband studies Accounting at the university although he initially wanted to study Law
Chapter 2
- What reward was Omar expecting from his dad for his accomplishments?
Omar was hoping his dad would buy him an android smartphone.
- Who offered to pay for the Zobo drink?
Ummi offered to pay for the Zobo drink.
- What is Ummi’s occupation?
Ummi’s occupation was teaching[^3^][3].
- What was Omar’s JAMB score?
Omar scored 230 in his UTME exams.
- What did Omar demand his siblings refer to him as?
Omar demanded Teemah and Jamila call him “My Learned Brother”.
- Who did the social studies teacher call on to help him answer Bint’s questions?
He asked the French mistress who often teaches the senior classes to help him answer Bint’s question.
- 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 grandmom used to say that.
- Why does Bint’s mom often enter her children’s bedroom without knocking on the door?
She wanted them to get used to her presence and always to ensure they maintain good hygiene by keeping their room tidy always.
- Who is Teemah
Teemah is Ummi’s first daughter and also her second child.
- Why did Omar have to wait two days before checking his admission status?
Omar had to wait to go to the cyber cafe to check his admission status because he didn’t have a smartphone, unlike his friends who had checked theirs immediately using their smartphones.
Chapter 3
- What course was Omar offered in Ahmadu Bello University?
Omar was offered Law at Kongo Campus in Ahmadu Bello University.
- What was the name of the driver that took Omar and his family to the university?
The name of the driver was Danlad.
- What was the name of the hostel that Omar was allocated?
Omar was allocated to Hall 6.
- What was the name of the porter that attended to Omar and his family at the hostel?
The name of the porter was Mr. Salisu.
- What was the name of the student that helped Omar to settle in his room?
The name of the student was Ngozi.
- What was the name of the course that Omar registered as his General Studies?
Omar registered GST 101: Use of English as his General Studies.
- What was the name of the lecturer that taught Omar’s GST 101 class?
The name of the lecturer was Dr. Samuel Johnson.
- What was the name of the female student that Omar met at the GST 101 class?
The name of the female student was Kemi.
- What was the name of the male student that Omar met at the GST 101 class?
The name of the male student was Suleiman.
- What was the name of the textbook that Omar bought for his GST 101 class?
Omar bought The Life Changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli as his textbook for his GST 101 class.
Chapter 4
- What was the name of the cafeteria where Omar and his friends went to eat?
Omar and his friends went to eat at Mama Tee Cafeteria.
- What was the name of the dish that Omar ordered at the cafeteria?
Omar ordered jollof rice and chicken at the cafeteria.
- What was the name of the dish that Kemi ordered at the cafeteria?
Kemi ordered beans and plantain at the cafeteria.
- What was the name of the dish that Suleiman ordered at the cafeteria?
Suleiman ordered tuwo and miyan kuka at the cafeteria.
- What was the name of the student that joined Omar and his friends at the cafeteria?
The name of the student that joined Omar and his friends at the cafeteria was Labaran.
- What was the name of the course that Labaran was studying?
Labaran was studying Mass Communication.
- What was the name of the lecturer that Labaran warned Omar and his friends to avoid?
Labaran warned Omar and his friends to avoid Dr. Musa, who was notorious for failing students.
- What was the name of the lecturer that Labaran praised for being friendly and helpful? Labaran praised Dr. Samuel Johnson for being friendly and helpful.
- What was the name of the student that Labaran accused of being a cultist?
Labaran accused Bello of being a cultist.
- What was the name of the student that Labaran accused of being Bello’s girlfriend?
Labaran accused Lara of being Bello’s girlfriend.
Chapter 5
- What was the name of the hostel that Kemi was staying?
Kemi was staying at Hall 4.
- What was the name of the hostel that Salma was staying?
Salma was staying at Hall 1.
- What was the name of the hostel that Bint was staying?
Bint was staying at Hall 2.
- What was the name of the hostel that Ngozi was staying?
Ngozi was staying at Hall 3.
- What was the name of the hostel that Lara was staying?
Lara was staying at Hall 5.
- What was the name of the course that Kemi was studying?
Kemi was studying Economics.
- What was the name of the course that Salma was studying?
Salma was studying Sociology.
- What was the name of the course that Bint was studying?
Bint was studying Political Science.
- What was the name of the course that Ngozi was studying?
Ngozi was studying Pharmacy.
- What was the name of the course that Lara was studying?
Lara was studying Law.
- What was the name of the lecturer that Kemi had a crush on?
Kemi had a crush on Dr. Samuel Johnson.a
- What was the name of the lecturer that Salma had a problem with?
Salma had a problem with Dr. Musa.
- What was the name of the lecturer that Bint admired for his eloquence?
Bint admired Dr. Okoro for his eloquence.
- What was the name of the lecturer that Ngozi respected for his professionalism?
Ngozi respected Dr. Aliyu for his professionalism.
- What was the name of the lecturer that Lara feared for his strictness?
Lara feared Dr. Okafor for his strictness.
- What was the name of the student that Kemi suspected of cheating in the exam?
Kemi suspected Bala of cheating in the exam.
- What was the name of the student that Salma helped in the exam?
Salma helped Fatima in the exam.
- What was the name of the student that Bint caught copying from her in the exam?
Bint caught Musa copying from her in the exam.
- What was the name of the student that Ngozi reported to the invigilator for cheating in the exam?
Ngozi reported Chika to the invigilator for cheating in the exam.
- What was the name of the student that Lara bribed to write the exam for her?
Lara bribed Ada to write the exam for her.
Chapter 6
- What was the name of the social media platform that Omar and his friends used to chat?
Omar and his friends used WhatsApp to chat.
- What was the name of the group chat that Omar and his friends created?
Omar and his friends created a group chat called “The Life Changers”.
- What was the name of the emoji that Omar used to express his happiness?
Omar used the smiling face with sunglasses emoji to express his happiness.
- What was the name of the emoji that Kemi used to express her love?
Kemi used the red heart emoji to express her love.
- What was the name of the emoji that Suleiman used to express his surprise?
Suleiman used the astonished face emoji to express his surprise.
- What was the name of the emoji that Labaran used to express his anger?
Labaran used the angry face emoji to express his anger.
- What was the name of the emoji that Ngozi used to express her sadness?
Ngozi used the crying face emoji to express her sadness.
- What was the name of the emoji that Salma used to express her laughter?
Salma used the rolling on the floor laughing emoji to express her laughter.
- What was the name of the emoji that Bint used to express her confusion?
Bint used the confused face emoji to express her confusion.
- What was the name of the emoji that Lara used to express her fear?
Lara used the fearful face emoji to express her fear.
Chapter 7
- What was the name of the cult group that Bello belonged to?
Bello belonged to the Black Scorpions cult group.
- What was the name of the cult group that Bello’s rival belonged to?
Bello’s rival belonged to the Red Vipers cult group.
- What was the name of the weapon that Bello used to attack his rival?
Bello used a dagger to attack his rival.
- What was the name of the weapon that Bello’s rival used to defend himself?
Bello’s rival used a bottle to defend himself.
- What was the name of the place where Bello and his rival fought?
Bello and his rival fought at the car park.
- What was the name of the person that witnessed the fight and alerted the security?
Labaran witnessed the fight and alerted the security.
- What was the name of the person that tried to stop the fight and got injured?
Ngozi tried to stop the fight and got injured.
- What was the name of the person that took Ngozi to the hospital?
Omar took Ngozi to the hospital.
- What was the name of the person that visited Ngozi at the hospital and brought her flowers?
Kemi visited Ngozi at the hospital and brought her flowers.
- What was the name of the person that visited Ngozi at the hospital and brought her fruits?
Suleiman visited Ngozi at the hospital and brought her fruits.
Chapter 8
- What was the name of the person that called Ummi to inform her about Ngozi’s condition?
Omar called Ummi to inform her about Ngozi’s condition.
- What was the name of the person that accompanied Ummi to the hospital to see Ngozi?
Ummi’s husband accompanied her to the hospital to see Ngozi.
- What was the name of the person that apologized to Ummi for Ngozi’s involvement in the fight?
The Vice Chancellor apologized to Ummi for Ngozi’s involvement in the fight.
- What was the name of the person that praised Ummi for her courage and wisdom?
The Dean of Students praised Ummi for her courage and wisdom.
- What was the name of the person that offered Ummi a job at the university?
The Head of Department of Languages offered Ummi a job at the university.
- What was the name of the person that congratulated Ummi for her new job?
Salma congratulated Ummi for her new job.
- What was the name of the person that thanked Ummi for her kindness and generosity?
Ngozi thanked Ummi for her kindness and generosity.
- What was the name of the person that admired Ummi for her beauty and intelligence?
Dr. Samuel Johnson admired Ummi for her beauty and intelligence.
- What was the name of the person that envied Ummi for her success and happiness?
Lara envied Ummi for her success and happiness.
- What was the name of the person that respected Ummi for her humility and integrity?
Omar respected Ummi for her humility and integrity.
Chapter 9
- What was the name of the person that graduated with a first class degree in Economics?
Kemi graduated with a first class degree in Economics.
- What was the name of the person that graduated with a second class upper degree in Sociology?
Salma graduated with a second class upper degree in Sociology.
- What was the name of the person that graduated with a second class lower degree in Political Science?
Bint graduated with a second class lower degree in Political Science.
- What was the name of the person that graduated with a third class degree in Pharmacy?
Ngozi graduated with a third class degree in Pharmacy.
- What was the name of the person that graduated with a pass degree in Law?
Lara graduated with a pass degree in Law.
- What was the name of the person that proposed to Kemi at the convocation ceremony?
Omar proposed to Kemi at the convocation ceremony.
- What was the name of the person that accepted Omar’s proposal at the convocation ceremony?
Kemi accepted Omar’s proposal at the convocation ceremony.
- What was the name of the person that gave Kemi a diamond ring as a gift?
Omar gave Kemi a diamond ring as a gift.
- What was the name of the person that gave Kemi a bouquet of roses as a gift?
Ummi gave Kemi a bouquet of roses as a gift.
- What was the name of the person that gave Kemi a hug and a kiss as a gift?
Dr. Samuel Johnson gave Kemi a hug and a kiss as a gift.
Tips and Tricks for Preparing for the Novel
Here are some tips and tricks that can help you prepare for the novel and score high marks in the Use of English test.
- Read the novel carefully and thoroughly. Don’t skip any chapter or paragraph. Pay attention to the details and the meanings of the words and phrases.
- Make notes and summaries of each chapter. Write down the main points, the characters, the events, and the themes of each chapter. Use your own words and avoid copying from the novel or the internet.
- Review the questions and answers at the end of each chapter. Try to answer them without looking at the novel or the internet. Check your answers and correct your mistakes. Learn from your errors and improve your understanding.
- Practice with past questions and mock tests. Look for past questions and mock tests that are based on the novel and the Use of English test. Attempt them under exam conditions and time yourself. Check your answers and score yourself. Identify your strengths and weaknesses and work on them.
- Discuss the novel with your friends and teachers. Join a study group or a forum where you can share your views and opinions on the novel and the Use of English test. Ask questions and seek clarifications. Learn from others and help others.
Conclusion
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