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2. What is the unique quality of Jill Scott’s writing?

(a) She uses metaphors and imageries in her writing.
(b) She uses strong language in her writing.

(c) She uses a lot of religious words in her writing.
(d) She has a beautiful hand-writing.
3. Choose the option that truly defines the personality of Jill Scott.

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)
her songs her writings her political her sense her her
views of music language dancing
skills skills

(a) Options (i), (ii), and (iv) (b) Options (i), (ii), and (v)
(c) Options (ii), (iv), and (vi) (d) Options (iv), (v), and (vi)

4. Why is Jill Scott considered to be the rare breed of artists?
(a) Because such artists have the courage to speak their hearts out.
(b) Because such artists like doing odd jobs for a living and struggling.

(c) Because she got fame very quickly.
(d) Because she came with a very poor musical knowledge and rose to fame very
quickly.

5. The word ____________________ is an antonym of ‘often’. (para 1)
(a) seldom (b) bright (c) early (d) regular
6. The word ___________ means ‘a child having extraordinary talent or ability’. (para 1)
(a) blessed (b) brilliant (c) prodigy (d) bright

7. Where was Jill Scott born?
(a) New York (b) Philadelphia (c) New Jersey (d) Texas

8. Choose the option that is NOT true.
(a) Jill Scott was raised in North Philadelphia.
(b) Jill grew up with her mother and grandmother.

(c) Jill was bullied by a group of protective teenage boys.
(d) Jill wanted to be a teacher, but soon got disillusioned by the profession.
9. ________________ kept a close eye out for Jill Scott’s safe return home every evening.
10. Find the synonym of ‘many’ from the passage. (para 5)

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