The performance of candidates on this question was fair most especially in the (a)
part of the question.  They were able to mention that:

1. They should rejoice as they share in Christ sufferings;
2. If they are reproached for Christ’s name – they are blessed;
3. They should never suffer as murderer or thieves.

But in the (b) part their performance was encouraging as they were able to list some persecutions Christians encounter today which among others are:

1. Discrimination in job and scholarship allocation;
2. Prohibition of open air rallies/crusades;
3. Injustice in law court.

This eventually fetched them good scores.