gcse paper 1

What is the setting of the novel 'Half of a Yellow Sun'?

• Nigeria in 1960

• Nigeria in 1970

• Ghana in 1960

• Kenya in 1960

Who is Ugwu in the novel 'Half of a Yellow Sun'?

• A university professor

• A thirteen-year-old boy

• A university student

• A city mayor

What job does Ugwu start in the novel?

• Cleaner for a university professor

• Assistant to a city mayor

• Student at a university

• Shopkeeper in the city

How is the master described in the novel?

• A little crazy

• Very strict

• Extremely kind

• Highly intelligent

What is one reason given for the master's behavior?

• He spent too many years reading books overseas

• He had a difficult childhood

• He was recently divorced

• He was under a lot of stress

What does the master do in his office according to the passage?

• Talks to himself

• Writes novels

• Teaches students

• Conducts experiments

What is the main theme introduced in the opening of 'Half of a Yellow Sun'?

• Cultural differences

• Political conflict

• Educational challenges

• Family relationships