MOSES MENGWE JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

MID YEAR EXAMINATION TERM 2

MORAL EDUCATION FORM 2

Paper 1 2022
Marks: 40 Time: 1 Hour
Full Names: _________________________________________________________ Class: __________

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Write your full names in the spaces provided above
2. Use a pencil to shade the box for the correct answer
3. Answer ALL questions

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1. Which of the following is not an emotional change often experienced by teenagers
A. Looking for identity
B. Looking for new experience
C. Seeking for more independence
D. Seeking for more responsibility

2. Which method of contraception can reduce the risk of contracting sexual transmitted infections?
A. Abstinence
B. Diaphragm
C. Breast feeding
D. Intra-uterine device

3. What problem does teenage pregnancy pose for families?

A. It can result in school dropout
B. It can increase the chances of abortion
C. It may lead to conflict between parents
D. It results in delayed career progression

4. Which of the following is a scientific method used to prolong life?

A. Artificial insemination
B. Invitro fertilization
C. Medication
D. Surrogacy

5. Which of the following is a moral implication of abortion?

A. It can enable a woman to get married
B. It may end up making a woman infertile
C. It can deny a woman her rights
D. It may discourage promiscuity

6. Which of the following is not a reason for committing suicide?

A. Terminal illness
B. Financial constraints
C. Marriage counselling
D. Failure of sexual relationships

7. Which of the following is an examples of a past practice associated with euthanasia?

A. The killing of new born babies
B. The killing of children with disabilities
C. The provision of medication to terminally ill people
D. The carrying out of organ transplant operations to terminally ill people

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8. Which of the following descriptions defines adultery?
A. Having sex with one’s relatives
B. Having sex before one is married
C. Having sex outside one’s marriage
D. Having sex with young or older people

READ THE EXTRACT BELOW AND ANSWER QUESTION 9

Kago is getting married. All the members of his family have contributed some money to
make the celebration a success

9. Which value is Kago’s family showing?

A. Respect
B. Authority
C. Celebration
D. Cooperation

10. Which term describes a marriage in which a woman is married to more than one husband?
A. Polygamy
B. Polyandry
C. Monogamy
D. Polygyny

READ THE EXTRACT BELOW AND USE IT TO ANSWER UESTION 11

A man was found hanging on the rafters of his house. In his pocket was a note
that read ‘’I am tired of life.’’

11. Which of the following terms describes the incident above?

A. Suicide
B. Homicide
C. Genocide
D. Infanticide

12. Which of the following is not a modern practice of contraception?

A. Diaphragm
B. Condoms
C. Withdrawal
D. Intra- uterine device

13. What is bereavement?

A. The wearing of a black clothes
B. The intentional killing of a relative
C. The burying of a deceased relative
D. The state of having lost a relative through death

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14. Why is a will important?
A. it helps the relatives to share properties according to the deceased’s wishes
B. it discourages the deceased’s relatives from attending his or her funeral
C. it encourages conflicts over the deceased’s property
D. it helps the deceased to rest in peace

15. Which of the following is an advantage of abstaining from sexual intimacy?

A. One can refuse to study sex education
B. It can enable one to have many friends at school
C. One can wait until they find a suitable marriage partner
D. It can enable one to gain sexual experience before marriage

16. Which of the following can be a strategy for preventing teenage pregnancy?
A. Instilling self-respect, discipline and dignity in young people
B. Building institutions that cater for educational needs of girls
C. Allowing children to have a say on the usage of family resources
D. Educating young people on the importance of being teen parents

17. What role does a will play in relation to euthanasia?

A. It allows the patient to suffer peacefully
B. It prolongs the death of a terminally ill patient
C. It allows the doctors to carry out the wishes of the patient
D. It allows the family to distribute the property of the patient

18. How does the family contribute to the moral development of children?
A. By modelling cultural and religious values for children
B. By allowing children to learn a way of doing business
C. By helping children to improve on their school work
D. By teaching children to compete with other people

19. Pene has a habit of copying from others whenever they write tests. How can Pene be assisted to
refrain from the habit?
A. By transferring her to another school
B. By surrounding her with positive people
C. By changing her sitting position in class
D. By equipping her with appropriate study skills

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW TO ANSWE UESTION 20 AND 21

When Mrs Nyanamga realized that her financial problems were overwhelming her,
she decided to write a will before she drowned herself in a dam full of water

20. What act is depicted by the information?

A. Manslaughter
B. Infanticide
C. Suicide
D. Murder

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21. How is writing a will going to benefit her family?
A. By giving the family a chance to reduce funeral expenses
B. By enabling the desires of everyone in the family to be met
C. By giving the family an opportunity of the estate accordingly
D. By enabling the relatives to enrich themselves with the deceased’s property

22. According to Botswana law, under which condition can a woman be allowed to commit abortion?
A. When she has tested HIV positive
B. When the pregnancy threatens her life
C. When her pregnancy is less than three months
D. When she wants to continue with her education

23. Which of the following medical interventions can be used to help someone with dysfunctional kidney?
A. Chemotherapy
B. Respirators
C. Dialysis
D. Drugs

24. Which of the following moral argument about death has been reached through philosophical reasoning?
A. Murder is not right because it is sinful
B. Loss of life is a gateway to the ancestral world
C. He had to die so that the majority can be protected
D. It is right to kill only if it is done to defend the supreme being

25. Which of the following is an effect of social rejection of teenagers by their parents?
A. Interacting freely
B. Feeling betrayed
C. Having moral support
D. Building close family unit

26. How can family members manage activities in the home?

A. By allocating duties
B. By working as individuals
C. By doing chores at their own time
D. By supervising tasks given to children

27. Which of the following factors can be a barrier to interpersonal relationship?

A. Having tolerance
B. Being empathetic
C. Being trustworthy
D. Having prejudices

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28. Which of the following moral actions is expected of church members?
A. Participating in workers union demonstrations
B. Campaigning for the rights of homosexual
C. Investing money in small businesses
D. Giving food baskets to orphans

29. What is the sexual practice that involves people of the same sex called?
A. Chastity
B. Bestiality
C. Hetero sexuality
D. Homo sexuality

30. Which of the following factors is not a possible cause of suicide?

A. Failure to manage emotions
B. Failure to get advice from other people
C. Seeking help when experiencing people
D. Relationships which are characterized by conflict

31. One of the conditions of marriage in community in property is that

A. In case of divorce property is shared equally
B. Property accumulated before marriage cannot be sold
C. Spouses are not liable for each other’s debts in case of divorce
D. Asserts accumulated during marriage do not form part of the joint estate

32. Which of the following interpersonal skills helps one to find a middle ground in case of a disagreement?
A. Listening
B. Negotiation
C. Public speaking
D. Decision making

33. How does independent decision making benefit children?

A. It helps them to develop a character of self- righteousness
B. It helps to instill in them a sense of dependency on others
C. It helps them develop a sense of accountability
D. It makes them dependent on their parents

34. Which of the following is a moral implication of rape on victims

A. Emotional pain
B. Increased fertility
C. High self esteem
D. Falling in love with the perpetrator

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 READ THE INFORMATION BELWO AND USE IT TO ANSWER QUESTION 35
The unborn are persons from the time of conception

35. Which viewpoint of abortion supports the argument expressed above?

A. Philosophical
B. Religious
C. Medical
D. Legal

36. Socialization in Botswana traditional families resulted in girls

A. Taking an upper role in issues of sexuality
B. Being reserved and submissive
C. Being in leadership positions
D. Making good career choices

37. Which of the following may hinder the moral development of children?
A. Promotion of sex education
B. Usage of alcohol and drugs
C. Provisions of health facilities
D. Provision of counselling services

38. Which of the following would help married people regain each other’s trust?
A. Empathy
B. Openness
C. Negotiations
D. Appreciations

39. Which of the following is a possible health effect of abortion?

A. Imprisonment
B. Infertility
C. Stigma
D. Unemployment

40. What is euthanasia?

A. Killing a person out of compassion
B. Killing a person for pleasure
C. Killing a person out of love
D. Killing a person for dignity