For the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the official reading text for Use of English remains "The Life Changer" by Khadijat Abubakar Jalli. Because Use of English is compulsory for every candidate regardless of your course of study, you should expect at least 10 questions drawn directly from this novel.
Overview of 'The Life Changer'
Consisting of nine (9) chapters across 72 pages, The Life Changer explores the realities of university campus life through the voice of Ummi as she narrates stories to her children. The main storyline follows Salma and her university roommates as they navigate academic pressures and social challenges.
Key themes in the book highlight the importance of parental guidance and moral discipline in an environment filled with temptations, lies, betrayal, bad company, exam malpractice, bribery, and social media abuse.
How to Study the Chapter Summaries and Past Questions Offline
While you should read the complete 72-page novel given to you at your CBT registration centre, we have compiled a comprehensive revision package inside the Mentra JAMB CBT app (available on both Android and iOS), which includes:
- Chapter-by-chapter summaries (Chapters 1 to 9).
- Background, language, style, settings, themes, and character analysis (included in Chapter 9).
- Year-by-year past questions set by JAMB from the novel and likely revision questions with answers.
To access it on the Mentra JAMB CBT app, simply open the app, tap the menu button at the top left corner, and select "Novels".
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Every study guide, syllabus analysis, and timing breakdown is cross-checked against official examination criteria (JAMB UTME, POST-UTME, and WAEC) by subject matter specialists.
