The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer. What is the status of Habib Lawal in the House of Assembly

Analyzing the question: This is a literature-in-English question on the JAMB prescribed text The Life Changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalili. It asks about the position Habib Lawal holds in the House of Assembly.

Recalling the text: In The Life Changer, Habib Lawal is a politician and the husband of Mrs. Lawal (Amina's mother's circle in the story is tied to the political setting). He is presented as an honourable member of the state House of Assembly. He is a lawmaker who represents his constituency, not the presiding officer or a party official.

Eliminating the options:

• A. Chief whip: This is a leadership position in a legislature, and the novel does not give him this role.
• B. President: This title belongs to the Senate (national level), not a State House of Assembly, so it cannot apply.
• D. Speaker: The Speaker presides over the House. The novel does not present Habib Lawal in that role.
• C. Member: This fits. He is an ordinary elected member of the House of Assembly.

Note on my confidence: I'm working from my recollection of the text rather than a quoted line. Option B is ruled out on structural grounds, since "president" is not a House of Assembly office.

Answer: C. member

Exam tip: For prescribed-text questions, learn the roles of the major characters (profession, status, relationships) in a quick one-line summary each. JAMB often tests simple facts like "who is he and what does he do?" Also, use your civics knowledge to eliminate wrong options. "President" does not exist in a State House of Assembly.