This question was not popular among candidates, some just wrote their opinion
concerning the topic bearing in mind that the word persecution is involved. Some
candidates who answered the question performed relatively well but most gambled and
score low grades. The vital points expected from them were (i) According to Paul, the
present suffering and trials are temporary. (ii) It is to test the genuineness oftheir faith.
(iii) Because God who called them out is holy. (iv) They should conduct themselves in
holiness. In the 'b' part of the question, they applied residual knowledge and this paid off
as it was able add to their overall performance.
