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In this chapter, it is discovered that Salma gives Habib a different mobile number. Tomiwa’s mobile number is given to Habib instead and unknowingly to Habib, he calls Tomiwa to go out on a date with him. Tomiwa is curious about Habib and decides to go out on a blind date. In due course, she discloses the switch in mobile numbers. Habib likes her still and shops for her and her roommates. He also gives Tomiwa some money for herself and her roommates. She is elated and her roommates shared in this happiness. At first, Salma agitates against Tomiwa’s approval of Habib and accuses her of being a chameleon. Ada and Ngozi intervene, but the issue escalates. They soon come to a state of tranquility as soon they hear a knock at the door. They do not want to have to share the food and gifts with other neighbours.
Meanwhile, Salma and roommates continue to excel in their different department and prepare for General studies papers.
Possible questions and answers from this chapter
- What time did Tomiwa receive a phone call from Habib?
8 o’clock in the evening ( see page 36)
- Why did no guy attempt to go out with Tomiwa?
Tomiwa’s Overconfidence (see page 36)
- Where did Habib pick Tomiwa from?
Kwangila (see page 36)
- “I made a space for you in the front so you can seat near your hearthrod”. Who made this statement?
Labaran.
- To whom?
Tomiwa.
- Hearthrod refers to?
Habib (see page 37)
- What particular thrilling story did Tomiwa read?
Mario Puzo’s Godfather (see page 37)
- Habib parks his car near which shop? Faculty of Suya (see page 38)
- What statement made Tomiwa angry?
‘’You are not Tomiwa?’’ (see page 38)
- Whose idea was it to pick up Salma?
Labaran (see page 38)
- Tomiwa accuses Habib of being an expert at what?
Picking girls by the roadside (see page 38)
- Who is Labaran?
Habib’s driver (see page 38)
- Why didn’t Tomiwa reject Habib’s call?
Curiosity (see page 39)
- ‘’They are like spindle’’. Who makes the statement above, to whom and who is being compared?
Tomiwa makes this statement to Habib and comparing Politicians (see page 39)
- How much did Habib handed over to Tomiwa
Five hundred naira bills, a total of Fifty thousand Naira (see page 40)
- How much was to be given to Salma’s Roommates?
Ten thousand naira each. (see page 40)
- Salma compares Tomiwa to a _____
Chameleon (see page 42)
- Salma and her roommates are regarded as what grade of students?
B students (see page 45)
- What was the last General paper during Salma’s final year
Moral philosophy (see page 45)
- What are the most valued rituals of students who cook in the hostel?
To lock their door in other to avoid sharing (see page 41)
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