This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High school'. ‘I could hear his voice from a…

Analyze the question: You are asked who said the line and who it was said to. The quote is "I could hear his voice from a distance, rowdy and full of fun as usual."

Explain the concept: In a novel, a line like this, written in the first person ("I could hear…"), usually comes from the narrator or main character, who describes someone else. The "his" in the sentence shows the speaker is talking about a third person, a boy known for being rowdy and fun-loving.

Work through the options:

• D. Jimi to Nene Ekpo: This doesn't fit. Jimi can't be describing "his" own voice from a distance.
• C. Efua to Seyi Lawal: I don't recall any link between this pair and the line, so it is unlikely.
• B. Nene Ekpo to Ansa: This is possible in principle, but Ansa is the one who carries the story's narration.
• A. Ansa to Nene Ekpo: Ansa is the narrator and central voice of the story, and she describes classmates and school life to Nene Ekpo. This fits the first-person, observing tone of the line.

I am working from my memory of the novel's characters and could not check the exact passage.

Tip: For "who said it to whom" questions in JAMB literature, first decide whether the line is narration or dialogue. First-person narration with observations about others, like "I could hear his voice…", usually points to the narrator. Then eliminate any option where the speaker would be describing themselves.