1.Before the excerpt,Taiyo and Resian go to the river to fetch water.They remember their discussion with their aunt and admire Minink's fight against women oppression by men.They muse that men must be very angry with her for snatching five hundred girls from her.
After the excerpt,Taiyo sings the song she refers to as the blind mice silently in her heart.One of those women is the enkamuratani chasing a woman with knife.
2.Flashback - Resian recalls fifteen years back when she and Taiyo accompanied their father to the Nakuru Agricultural show and she saw sheep the first time.
Vivid description - The sheep are vividly described as big, docile tawny wooly animals.
Metaphors- she calls the three women who collaborated with en to oppress women as Nasila's three blind mice.
3. Theme of Determination or optimism.
Resian is full of optimism that one day she would join Egerton University.
Women as their own enemies.The three women collaborated with men to oppress women.
Negative cultural practices.The three women propagate negative cultural practices against women such as F.G.M
4. Resian is visionary.She thought how wonderful it would be, had she a chance to enroll at the Egerton University.She dreams of going to University
Taiyo is critical - she wants to compose a song ridiculing three Nasilian women who collaborated with men to oppress women.
5.With a painful exhaustion, the straps that supported the containers pressed down their heads.
6.Later , she is rescued from a planned marriage by Naburu and is taken to miniks ranch.There, she is given a house and a job. Minik also helps in securing their admission at Egerton University.She also gives a scholarship.The novel ends when she and taiyo are going to university.
7.i)recall/ recalled
ii)worked together
iii)feared
iv)Threateningly
marto answered the question on March 11, 2020 at 10:58
- The lorry rolled along the Limuru road.(Solved)
The lorry rolled along the Limuru road.
i) Classify the above genre
ii)Identify and illustrate two sound features employed in the genre above.
iii)State two functions of the genre above
Date posted: March 5, 2020. Answers (1)
- Read the following piece of oral literature and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Read the following piece of oral literature and answer the questions that follow.
A young man borrowed a spear from a friend who said he could have it as a gift.He went to the war with it and drove it through an enemy chief.The enemy chief fled with the spear in his body.The young man was honored and rewarded by his people; but his friend who had rent him the spear became jealous and demanded the spear.
The young man set out to retrieve the spear, accompanied by his fiance, who said that if he were killed, she wanted to die with him.They met the enemy chief's eldest daughter who stole the spear and gave it to him,declaring love for him.The young man fled from his pursuers with the two girls.
On reaching a river, the ferry man refused to take them across the river.The ferry man was killed by his own daughter, who also declared love for the young man and took them across the river.
After crossing the river the young man died and his three wives mourned him.A forth girl revived him magically on condition that she could be his wife.Now which of these women would be his chief wife?
a) i) Classify this oral narrative and give one reason for the classification.
ii)What is the purpose of narrating such a story to students and the society at large?
iii)How would you make the story interesting to the audience?
Date posted: March 5, 2020. Answers (1)
- Memories We Lost and Other Stories: ed. Wanjala Chris.
"Nothing should come between us and our dreams."Drawing specific examples from the life of characters in Bulawayo’s...(Solved)
Memories We Lost and Other Stories: ed. Wanjala Chris.
"Nothing should come between us and our dreams." Drawing specific examples from the life of characters in Bulawayo’s Hitting Budapest, write an essay in support of this statement.
Date posted: November 7, 2019. Answers (1)
- Ole Kulet: Blossoms of the Savannah
Citing specific illustrations from Ole Kulet’s Blossoms of the Savannah, write an essay to show that determination pays.(Solved)
Ole Kulet: Blossoms of the Savannah
Citing specific illustrations from Ole Kulet’s Blossoms of the Savannah, write an essay to show that determination pays.
Date posted: November 7, 2019. Answers (1)
- Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
0nce upon a time the Tortoise and Osogo the Bird were great friends. They could visit each other almost every day. Osogo the Bird would go and visit the Tortoise and the Tortoise would escort Osogo the Bird up to his home, and then Osogo the Bird would then escort the Tortoise again up to his home. They would escort each other; escort each other; escort each other till morning.
It so happened that Osogo the Bird was good at singing. He would sing like asilili, his voice would blend with virtually everything. So Osogo the Bird was invited to a big feast by some king in a far off place. Osogo the Bird shared his story with his friend the Tortoise for who doesn’t know of the rumour that the Tortoise’s shell makes a wonderful drum.
It so happened then that at that time there was scarcity in the land and all mouths lacked what to eat. The Tortoise’s stomach was so shrunk that it disappeared in his shell.
“Oh, I can escort you my dundedunde and you know my shell is a good drum,” the tortoise said salivating.
“But you can’t fly, I shall be flying to the party with my band members,” replied Osogo the Bird.
Soon the Tortoise had come up with a suggestion. And the birds gave him each a feather and from the feathers which birds gave him, he, the Tortoise fashioned some colourful wings.
They set off, happy and excited. They flew, they flew, and as they flew and along the way, the Tortoise told the bird: “Where we are going, we must change our names because that is those people’s cultures. So, Osogo the Bird changed his name to Osogo Winyo the Singer. The Dove called himself Akuru Wuon Obondo, the Owl called himself, Tula Nyongoro, Hornbill called himself Arum Tidi. They all changed their names. Finally it was the Tortoise’s turn to give his new name. He called himself a strange name: he said he would be called: All Of You. Everybody laughed and they sang him a song;
Opuk rakoti
Yaye opuk rakoti
Yawa opuk rakoti
Wait! They soon reached the place, they were going and those people welcomed them. They settled down and played their music, Osogo the Bird singing his heart out. Then at meal time things changed. When food was brought, the Tortoise who was now salivating asked their host, “Whose food is this?”
The host replied, “It is for all of you.” Upon which the Tortoise looked at Osogo the Bird with a knowing smile and settled down for proper eating. He ate all the delicacies that were served and his stomach swelled and filled his shell. Osogo Winyo the bird and the band members watched as the Tortoise ate and had to gnaw the bones of the left overs. Soon the bird left for home bitter and hungry.
That is the end of my story.
Question
1. Giving a reason, classify the above narrative?
2. Explain the significance of the following oral devices as used in the above narrative:
a. Repetition
b. Use of song
c. Opening formula
3. Why does the story use animal characters as opposed to human being?
4. Identify and explain any political activity evident in the story.
5. What is the moral teaching of this story?
6. Why would we say that the birds were gullible?
7. Why do you think Osogo the Bird shared his story with the Tortoise?
8. Why did the tortoise look at Osogo the Bird with a knowing smile?
9. Explain the meaning of the following words and phrases as used in the passage
a. Dundedunde
b. Fashioned
c. Gnawed.
Date posted: November 7, 2019. Answers (1)
- THE PLAY A DOLL’S HOUSE BY HENRICK IBSEN
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
THE PLAY A DOLL’S HOUSE BY HENRICK IBSEN
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow.
NORA: What I ought to make an end of?
Mrs Linde: Of two things, I think. Yesterday you talked some nonsense about a rich admirer was to leave you money---
Nora: An admirer who doesn’t exist, unfortunately! But what then?
Mrs Linde: Is Doctor Rank a man of means?
Nora: Yes, he is.
Mrs Linde: And has no one to provide for?
Nora: No, no one; but----
Mrs Linde: And comes here every day?
Nora: Yes, I told you so.
Mrs Linde: But how can this well-bred man be so tactless?
Nora: I don’t understand you at all.
Mrs Linde: Don’t prevaricate, Nora. Do you suppose I don’t guess who lent you the two hundred and fifty pounds?
Nora: Are you out of your senses? How can you think of such a thing? A friend of ours, who comes here everyday! Do you realise what a horribly painful position that would be?
Mrs LInde: Then it really isn’t he?
Nora: No, certainly not. It would never have entered into my head for a moment. Besides, he has no money to lend then; he came into his money afterwards.
Mrs Linde: Well, I think that was lucky for you, my dear Nora.
Nora: No, it would never have come into my head to ask Doctor Rank. Although I am quite sure that if I had asked him---
Mrs Linde: But of course you won’t.
Nora: Of course not. I have no reason to think it could possibly be necessary. But I am quite sure that if I told Doctor Rank---
Mrs Linde: Behind your husband’s back?
Nora: I must make an end of it with the other one, and that will be behind his back too. I must make an end of it with him.
Mrs Linde: Yes, that is what I told you yesterday, but---
Nora: (walking up and down) A man can put a thing like that straight much easier than a woman---
Mrs Linde: One’s husband, yes.
Nora: Nonsense! (standing still) When you pay off a debt you get your bond back, don’t you?
Mrs Linde: Yes, as a matter of course.
Nora: And can tear it into a hundred thousand pieces, and burn it up- the nasty
dirty paper!
Mrs Linde: (looks hard at her, lays down her sewing and gets up slowly.) Nora you
are you concealing something from me? .
Nora: Do I look as if I were?
Mrs Linde: Something has happened to you since yesterday morning. Nora, what is it?
Questions
a) What happens immediately after this extract?
b) Discuss any two issues brought out in this extract.
c) How is Mrs Linde depicted in this extract?
d) In which ways does the playwright use dramatic irony in the extract?
e) Because you do as your husband wishes. (Add a question tag)
f) How effective is the use of humour in this extract.
g) From this excerpt, Helmer is hardworking. How is this character trait brought out elsewhere in the play and how does it complicate the drama?
h) Give the meaning of the following words and phrases as used in the excerpt.
a) a man of means
b) prevaricate
c) came into his money
d) concealing
Date posted: November 7, 2019. Answers (1)
- Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that follow.
'No Joseph,'she said in an infantile whimper. "I can't bear that we can’t express the love that we have for one another because of some primitive culture. If by loving you, I offend the sensibilities of Nasila then let me offend and face the consequences of doing so!"
"I also love you very much," Joseph Parmuat responded finally. "I loved you the moment I saw you during your father’s homecoming ceremony. But then the clan matter came to separate us. It is true we have no blood relation. But Nasila culture dictates who are related and who are not. We are slotted among those who cannot marry."
"No, it can’t be, I cannot accept its verdict,” she said petulantly her words agonized. "No way, never!" She stopped, confused and angry with herself at her inarticulate outburst. She took several long steadying breaths and then said, "I cannot accept that a culture that does not feed,clothe or house me comes to control my life. Our lives belong to us, Joseph. The destiny of our lives is in our own hands. We should guard it jealously."At last they drew a little a part .His eyes were open, honest and steady upon her face.
1. What happens before this excerpt?
2. For both Joseph and Taiyo, give and illustrate two character traits.
3. How is dialogue significant in this excerpt?
4. Explain any two thematic concerns addressed in the excerpt.
5. From elsewhere in the novel, how does Joseph sacrifice for his love for Taiyo?
6. Explain the meaning of the following vocabulary as used in the excerpt.
a) destiny
b) infantile
c) petulantly
d) primitive
7. What happens immediately after this extract?
Date posted: November 6, 2019. Answers (1)
- Read the following story and then answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Read the following story and then answer the questions that follow.
Once upon a time, the pot and the drum got into an argument. They were sitting idly in a house when the pot suddenly said to the drum, 'You know, I’m tougher and stronger than you.' 'Oh!'Exclaimed the drum. 'Are you now? How’s that?' 'Well, just look at me,” said the pot. “Isn’t it obvious?' The drum took a long and hard look. The pot was a huge round thing, all made of clay and
black with soot from years and years of cooking over hot, smoky fires.
'I sit over fires day in, day out,' continued the pot after a while. 'The more they burn me, the stronger I get. Could you, drum, sit over a fire for even half a minute? Why, you would be burnt to ashes.' The drum could not dispute that. He certainly would not dare sit over a blazing fire. He was made of wood, you see, a hollowed-out trunk, spread with a skin at both ends. So he said to the pot, 'I agree with you. I couldn’t stand a fire even for a brief moment. But how about you facing my drummer with his drumsticks? I would love to see you stand up to the kind of pummeling he gives me day in, day out.' he pot was scared stiff at the thought of being struck with drumsticks. He immediately suggested that they drop the argument, and they did.
Questions:
i) Identify and illustrate three characteristics of narratives present in this story.
ii) What two features of oral performance would you employ in the effective delivery of the story?
iii) List down the reason why the pot feels he is stronger than the drum and vice versa.
iv) How does the drum hit back at the pot?
v) Who won the argument and why?
vi) How would you classify the above narrative? Give a reason.
vii) Give a suitable title for the above narrative
Date posted: October 15, 2019. Answers (1)
- Read the following story and then answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Read the following story and then answer the questions that follow.
Once upon a time, the pot and the drum got into an argument. They were sitting idly in a house when the pot suddenly said to the drum, 'You know, I’m tougher and stronger than you.'
'Oh!'Exclaimed the drum. 'Are you now? How’s that?”
'Well, just look at me,' said the pot. 'Isn’t it obvious?'
The drum took a long and hard look. The pot was a huge round thing, all made of clay and black with soot from years and years of cooking over hot, smoky fires.
'I sit over fires day in, day out,' continued the pot after a while. 'The more they burn me, the stronger I get. Could you, drum, sit over a fire for even half a minute? Why, you would be burnt to ashes.'
The drum could not dispute that. He certainly would not dare sit over a blazing fire. He was made of wood, you see, a hollowed-out trunk, spread with a skin at both ends. So he said to the pot, 'I agree with you. I couldn’t stand a fire even for a brief moment. But how about you facing my drummer with his drumsticks? I would love to see you stand up to the kind of pummeling he gives me day in, day out.'
The pot was scared stiff at the thought of being struck with drumsticks. He immediately suggested that they drop the argument, and they did.
Questions:
i) Identify and illustrate three characteristics of narratives present in this story.
ii) What two features of oral performance would you employ in the effective delivery of the story?
iii) List down the reason why the pot feels he is stronger than the drum and vice versa.
iv) How does the drum hit back at the pot?
v) Who won the argument and why?
vi) How would you classify the above narrative? Give a reason
vii) Give a suitable title for the above narrative.
Date posted: October 14, 2019. Answers (1)
- "Greed and Materialism can lead to grave consequences." In reference to the story "How Much Land Does Man a Need by Leo Toistoy," write an...(Solved)
"Greed and Materialism can lead to grave consequences." In reference to the story "How Much Land Does Man a Need by Leo Toistoy," write an essay to illustrate the truth of this statement.
Date posted: October 14, 2019. Answers (1)
- "Greed leads to evil." Write a composition to show the truth of this statement using illustrations from John Steinbeck’s The Pearl(Solved)
"Greed leads to evil." Write a composition to show the truth of this statement using illustrations from John Steinbeck’s The Pearl
Date posted: October 14, 2019. Answers (1)
- Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that follow.
'No Joseph' she said in an infantile whimper. “I can’t bear that we can’t express the love that we have for one another because of some primitive culture. If by loving you, I offend the sensibilities of Nasila then let me offend and face the consequences of doing so!"
"I also love you very much," Joseph Permute responded finally. "I loved you the moment I saw you during your father’s homecoming ceremony. But then the clan matter came to separate us. It is true we have no blood relation. But Nasila culture dictates who are related and who are not. We are slotted among those who cannot marry."
"No, it can’t be, I cannot accept its verdict," she said petulantly her words agonized. "No way, never" She stopped, confused and angry with herself at her inarticulate outburst. She took several long steadying breaths and then said, "I cannot accept that a culture that does not feed, clothe or house me comes to control my life. Our lives belong to us, Joseph. The destiny of our lives is in our own hands. We should guard it jealously."At last they drew a little a part .His eyes were open, honest and steady upon her face.
1. What happens before this excerpt?
2. For both Joseph and Taiyo, give and illustrate two character traits.
3. How is dialogue significant in this excerpt?
4. Explain any two thematic concerns addressed in the excerpt.
5. From elsewhere in the novel, how does Joseph sacrifice for his love for Taiyo?
6. Explain the meaning of the following vocabulary as used in the excerpt.
a) destiny
b) infantile
c) petulantly
d) primitive
7. What happens immediately after this extract?
Date posted: October 14, 2019. Answers (1)
- Juana’s steadfast spirit makes her a pillar of strength to her family.’ Drawing illustrations from The Pearl by Steinbeck, support the statement.(Solved)
Juana’s steadfast spirit makes her a pillar of strength to her family.’ Drawing illustrations from The Pearl by Steinbeck, support the statement.
Date posted: September 24, 2019. Answers (1)
- Memories We Lost and Other Stories.
Secrets and mistrust among people can be detrimental to their relationships. Using Dilman Dila’s ‘Stones Bounce on Water’, write an...(Solved)
Memories We Lost and Other Stories.
Secrets and mistrust among people can be detrimental to their relationships. Using Dilman Dila’s ‘Stones Bounce on Water’, write an essay to justify the truth of the statement
Date posted: September 24, 2019. Answers (1)
- Blossoms of the Savannah by Henry Ole Kulet
In life people have to fight for their space. Justify this statement using Minik ene Nkoitoi in Blossoms...(Solved)
Blossoms of the Savannah by Henry Ole Kulet
In life people have to fight for their space. Justify this statement using Minik ene Nkoitoi in Blossoms of the Savannah.
Date posted: September 24, 2019. Answers (1)
- Read the narrative below and then answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Read the narrative below and then answer the questions that follow.
Once upon a time, all animals in the jungle were of the same plain colour but when they were invited by king lion for his son’s wedding, they decided to decorate themselves for the occasion. The tortoise was given the task of making the dye to be used. Though he was slow, he was the most intelligent.
The big day was fast approaching but the tortoise had only managed to make one big pot of black dye. He called a meeting and they all decided to use the available dye to make various patterns in their skins.
The leopard was allocated the job of painting the rest of the animals. The zebra was the first on queue followed by the giraffe, then the donkey and all the other animals were to follow. The giraffe and the zebra were painted and they looked very beautiful.
Then the donkey’s turn came but he was undecided on the pattern to choose. The leopard decided to paint him like a zebra and got down to work. He had a long line along the donkey’s spine from head towards the tail. On reaching the tail, the donkey started giggling. The leopard continued and the donkey jumped and threw him his hind legs saying the brush was tickling and he could not contain himself any longer.
He had thrown his hind legs so hard that he hit the pot containing the dye. The dye spattered all over the animals on the queue. The cheetah got speckles all over his body, the leopard got spotted and the crow who happened to be passing by with an urgent letter for the king hanging on its neck was splashed by the dye which covered him the whole body apart from the neck where the letter was. On seeing this, the hyena started laughing but got a large splotch on his mouth.
All the animals rushed to the stream to try and wash out the dye but it was already dried and had become permanent. Nobody could get off the spots, streaks, speckles and splotches. And that is how the donkey was responsible for the various patterns we see on animal’s bodies today.
a) Classify the narrative above.
b) Identify and illustrate any two social aspects of society from which this narrative is taken.
c) Identify and illustrate any three features peculiar to oral narratives evident in this narrative.
d) Identify and illustrate any two character traits of the Leopard.
e) Who would be the target audience of such a narrative
f) If you were to collect this narrative from the field, what preparations would you make before the actual field work
Date posted: September 12, 2019. Answers (1)
- Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow.
Nora: (jumping up and going to him) oh, dear, nice Doctor Rank, I never meant that at all. But surely you can understand that being with Torvald is a little like being with Papa –
(enter MAID from the hall)
Maid: if you please, ma’am. (Whispers and hands her a card)
Nora: (glancing at the card) oh! (Puts it into her pocket)
Rank: is there anything wrong?
Nora: No, no, not in the least. It is only something – it is my new dress –
Rank: what? Your dress is lying there.
Nora: Oh, yes, that one: but this is another. I ordered it. Torvald mustn’t know about it –
Rank: Oho! Then was the great secret.
Nora: Of course. Just go in to him: he is sitting in the inner room. Keep him as long as –
Rank: Make our mind easy; I won’t let him escape (goes into HELMER’S room)
Nora: (to the MAID) And he is standing waiting in the kitchen?
Maid: Yes; he came up the back stairs.
Nora: But didn’t you tell him no one was in?
Maid: Yes, but it was no good.
Nora: He won’t go away?
Maid: No; he says he won’t until he has seen you, ma’am.
Nora: Well, let him come in – but quietly. Helen you mustn’t say anything about it to anyone. It is a surprise for my husband.
Maid: Yes, ma’am, I quite understand. (exit)
Nora: This dreadful thing is going to happen! It will happen in spite of me! No, no, no, it can’t happen – it shan’t happen!
a) Place this excerpt in its immediate context
b) Indentify and illustrate the character trait of the following characters
i)Rank
ii)Nora
c) Who is in the kitchen and why has he come?
d) Identify and illustrate the dominant theme in the excerpt.
e)'............. being with Torvald is a little like being with papa' what does Nora mean by this statement?
f) Explain an incidence of dramatic irony from the excerpt.
g) Why is Nora quick to usher Dr. Rank out of the room?
h) "This dreadful thing is going to happen." Rewrite in reported speech.
i) Explain the dreadful thing that Nora fears might happen?
j) Explain the meaning of the following expressions as used in the excerpt.
i) Make your mind easy
ii) I won’t let him escape
iii) It was no good
iv) Dreadful
Date posted: September 12, 2019. Answers (1)
- David Mulwa, inheritance
"Pretenders are worse than murderers." Write an easy to show the truthfulness of this statement basing your answer on the inheritance by David...(Solved)
David Mulwa, inheritance
"Pretenders are worse than murderers." Write an easy to show the truthfulness of this statement basing your answer on the inheritance by David Mulwa.
Date posted: September 12, 2019. Answers (1)
- "People who do bad deeds to others never go unrepaid"Show the validity of this statement with reference to Henry Ole Kulet’s novel. Blossoms of the...(Solved)
"People who do bad deeds to others never go unrepaid"
Show the validity of this statement with reference to Henry Ole Kulet’s novel. Blossoms of the savannah'
Date posted: September 12, 2019. Answers (1)
- Chris Wanjala, memories we lost and other stories
Using Leila Aboud’s story "missing out" write an essay on how majoly’s stay in London alienates him from...(Solved)
Chris Wanjala, memories we lost and other stories
Using Leila Aboud’s story "missing out" write an essay on how majoly’s stay in London alienates him from his people
Date posted: September 12, 2019. Answers (1)