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Difficulty: MediumMinor Character Identification and Functions

Match each minor character from Khadija Abubakar Jalli's prescribed prose text, *The Life Changer*, on the left with their corresponding role or narrative function on the right.

  • TomiwaSalma's outgoing roommate from Ondo State who generously shares her food with others
  • NgoziSalma's quiet and studious roommate hailing from Enugu State
  • Dr. DaboThe university lecturer who repents after making an inappropriate advance toward Salma
  • ZakiThe covert henchman contracted by Honorable Habib to track down Kabir and recover money

Answer

Tomiwa matches with Salma's outgoing roommate from Ondo State; Ngozi matches with Salma's quiet roommate from Enugu State; Dr. Dabo matches with the university lecturer who repents after an inappropriate advance; Zaki matches with the covert henchman contracted by Honorable Habib.
Each character is correctly paired with their textual role: Tomiwa represents the outgoing roommate from Ondo State; Ngozi represents the quiet roommate from Enugu State; Dr. Dabo represents the lecturer who undergoes a moment of temptation and quick repentance; Zaki represents the hired thug who carries out covert tasks for Honorable Habib.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the background and specific state of origin/traits of Salma's roommates in the campus accommodation.
Tomiwa is established as the friendly roommate from Ondo State, while Ngozi is the studious roommate from Enugu State.
Character identification relies on matching specific contextual descriptions provided in the prescribed text.
2
Analyze the role and moral arch of the academic staff member introduced early in Salma's university experience.
Dr. Dabo is identified as the lecturer who faces temptation with Salma but quickly repents.
Understanding structural plot points clarifies character functions.
3
Examine the minor antagonist figures involved in the financial speculation and blackmail subplots.
Zaki is identified as Habib's hired henchman assigned to recover funds from Kabir.
Minor characters often drive key subplots through specific actions assigned by secondary characters.

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