WAEC & NECO Literature-in-English 2026–2030 | African Poetry
Not My Business Exam Pack: Model Essays and 100 Objective Questions
Everything you need to revise Niyi Osundare’s poem for WAEC, NECO and class tests, in one clear PDF.
26-page PDF50 model essays100 objective questionsFull answer key
Revising Niyi Osundare’s poem can feel scattered. Notes sit in one place, practice questions in another, and good model answers nowhere at all. This Not My Business exam pack brings everything together in one organised PDF.
Inside, you will find 50 full model essays, 100 objective questions and a complete answer key. Every point carries a stanza and line reference. As a result, you learn how to back up an answer, not just what to say.
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What is inside the Not My Business exam pack
| Essay-writing guide | A short guide to building a strong poetry answer: introduction, evidence-backed points and conclusion. |
| Stanza and line guide | A quick-reference table covering all seven stanzas and 26 lines of the poem. |
| Part A: 50 model essays | Full answers of roughly 100 to 170 words each, grouped by topic, with stanza and line references throughout. |
| Part B: 100 objective questions | Six sections: poet and background, stanza-by-stanza content, themes, devices, tone and structure, and vocabulary. |
| Part C: answer key | Every objective answer, grouped by section so you can check your work fast. |
The 50 essay questions answered
Part A gives a full model answer to each of 50 questions, grouped by topic. Each answer has an introduction, clear points with line references and a conclusion.
Title, events and ending (questions 1 to 8). For example: Summarise the events of the poem in your own words.
Themes (questions 9 to 15). For example: Discuss the theme of indifference in the poem.
Speaker and point of view (questions 16 to 19). For example: Describe the character of the speaker in the poem.
Symbols and images (questions 20 to 23). For example: Discuss the use of symbolism in the poem.
Poetic devices and language (questions 24 to 35). For example: What is the effect of irony in the poem?
Tone, mood and structure (questions 36 to 42). For example: Examine the tone of the poem.
Context, comparison and appreciation (questions 43 to 50). For example: How does the background of military rule help us to understand the poem?
Try a sample question
How many times does the refrain appear?
A) Two B) Three C) Four D) Five
Answer: Three, in stanzas 2, 4 and 6. The pack explains the refrain in full, along with the other 99 questions.
Not ready to buy yet? Try the free sections first. Our questions and answers page and our objective questions page show the quality of the pack before you pay.
Who the pack is for
Students. SS1 to SS3 students and WAEC and NECO candidates can use it for daily revision, mock exams and last-minute practice.
Teachers. Teachers can use the model answers as a marking reference and the objective questions as ready-made class tests.
Parents. Parents who want to support their children’s revision get a clear, structured resource that needs no literature degree to follow.
Why the pack is useful
Line references everywhere. Each essay point cites stanza and line numbers from the official WAEC text of the poem. Examiners reward answers that support points this way.
Built around one poem. There is no filler. Everything relates to the refrain, the jeep, the yam, the three victims and the shocking ending.
Easy self-checking. The full answer key lets you mark your own work and spot weak areas quickly. For a deeper look at the ideas first, read our guide to the themes in Not My Business, or visit the complete study guide.
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Please note
The pack does not reproduce the poem, so keep your textbook beside you as you work. It is for the buyer’s personal or classroom use. Please do not share or resell it.
Frequently asked questions
What format is the Not My Business exam pack?
It is a 26-page PDF that opens on any phone, tablet or computer.
Does the pack include the poem itself?
No. Keep your textbook or anthology beside you, since the pack refers to stanzas and line numbers.
Which line numbers does the pack follow?
The official WAEC text of the poem, which has seven stanzas and 26 lines.
Can teachers use it with a whole class?
Yes, for classroom use. Please do not resell or share the PDF outside your own class.
Does the pack cover the whole poem?
Yes. The essays and questions cover its content, themes, devices, tone, structure and vocabulary.
Study Not My Business the easy way
Pick the pack that fits your revision plan.
Not My Business Study Pack: ₦1,000
Stanza-by-stanza notes, themes, devices with line numbers, key quotations, a one-page revision sheet and 13 answer plans.
Not My Business Exam Pack: ₦1,000
50 model essays, 100 objective questions in six sections and a full answer key.
Teaching Not My Business and the other 9 poems?
Get the lesson note and lesson plan for each poem. The lesson note gives you the content to teach, and the lesson plan sets out each period with objectives, activities and evaluation. Each costs ₦1,000.
