This question is based on J.C. De Graft's Sons and Daughters Paternal aunt to Aaron and Maanan is

Analyze the question: The question asks for the character in J.C. de Graft's Sons and Daughters who is the paternal aunt (father's sister) to Aaron and Maanan.

Recall the characters: In the play, the Oforis family has Mr. Ofori (the father), Mrs. Ofori (the mother), and their children, including Aaron and Maanan. Other characters include:

• James Ofori is the father of Aaron and Maanan. He is a rich man who wants his children to pursue prestigious careers.
• Aunt Fosuwa is Mr. Ofori's sister, so she is the children's paternal aunt. She is the Ofori family's relative who is involved in family discussions and tends to take a stronger stance with her brother's family.
• Hannah is Aaron's friend/associate (not family).
• Mrs. Bonu is a friend of the family.
• Adwao is Aaron's fellow student and acquaintance, who is Maanan's friend, not a relative.

Let me be careful here. In the play, the main families are the Ofori family (Mr. Ofori, Aaron, Maanan, Kwesi, Mrs. Ofori) and the Bonu family. Mrs. Bonu is Mr. Ofori's sister, and I have to be honest about a point I am unsure of: I'm not fully certain from memory which of these women is the father's sister.

Working it out: Looking at the options, Hannah and Adwao are the young women of the play's circle, so they cannot be the aunt. Between Fosuwa and Mrs. Bonu, the one I recall as the elder female relative who visits and weighs in on family matters (the "aunt" figure) is Fosuwa, and Mrs. Bonu is better remembered as a family friend or a neighbour tied to the Bonu household.

I can't independently verify every detail of the text from memory, so I'd suggest confirming it against your copy of the play.

Answer: A. Fosuwa

Exam tip: For drama and novel questions on relationships, draw a quick family tree in your notes as you read: parents, siblings, aunts and uncles, and friends. Questions about "paternal" (father's side) and "maternal" (mother's side) relatives come up often in JAMB Literature.