Reading literary works questions | form four English

The old generation has a duty to pass on its knowledge and experience to the young generation. How this is true in the two readings that you have done?

LIST OF READINGS
NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES
1. Madam, this is Annie Diane Case (1986) Macmillan
2. A wreath for Father Mayer of Masasi S. N. Ndunguru (1997) Mkuki na Nyota
3. Encounters from Africa Macmillan Education Limited (2000)
4. Is it Possible H. R. Ole Kulet (1975) Longman
5. The great Ponds E. Amadi (1976) Heinemann
6. The African short stories D.Neville (ed) (1965) ( PASS) Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.
7. Things Fall Apart C.Achebe (1962) Heinemann
8. Mine Boy P.Abrahams (1963) Heinemann
9. No Bride Price R.David (1967) EAPH
10. House Boy F.Oyono (1966) Heinemann
PLAYS
1. Betrayal in the city F.Imbuga (1990) Heinemann, Kenya
2. Lwanda Magere O.Omtatah (1991) Heinemann, Kenya
3. Three Suitors: One Husband O.Mbia (1994) Eyre Methuen
4. The Lion and the Jewel W.Soyinka (1963) OUP
5. This Time Tomorrow Ngugi wa Thiong’o (1972) Heinemann
6. The Black Hermit Ngugi wa Thiong’o (1972) Heinemann
POETRY
1. Songs of Lawino and Ocol O. P’. Bitek (1979) EAPH
2. Growing up with poetry D. Rubadiri (ed) (1989) Heinemann
3. Poems from East Africa D. Cook (1971) EAPH
4. Summons R. Mabala (1960) TPH
5. Drum Beat B. Okola (1967) EAPH

Europeans could have succeeded in imposing and maintaining their colonial rule without the support of some Africans. What examples of this can you find in two of the readings you have done and why do you think these Africans supported the Europeans?.

LIST OF READINGS
NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES
1. Madam, this is Annie Diane Case (1986) Macmillan
2. A wreath for Father Mayer of Masasi S. N. Ndunguru (1997) Mkuki na Nyota
3. Encounters from Africa Macmillan Education Limited (2000)
4. Is it Possible H. R. Ole Kulet (1975) Longman
5. The great Ponds E. Amadi (1976) Heinemann
6. The African short stories D.Neville (ed) (1965) ( PASS) Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.
7. Things Fall Apart C.Achebe (1962) Heinemann
8. Mine Boy P.Abrahams (1963) Heinemann
9. No Bride Price R.David (1967) EAPH
10. House Boy F.Oyono (1966) Heinemann
PLAYS
1. Betrayal in the city F.Imbuga (1990) Heinemann, Kenya
2. Lwanda Magere O.Omtatah (1991) Heinemann, Kenya
3. Three Suitors: One Husband O.Mbia (1994) Eyre Methuen
4. The Lion and the Jewel W.Soyinka (1963) OUP
5. This Time Tomorrow Ngugi wa Thiong’o (1972) Heinemann
6. The Black Hermit Ngugi wa Thiong’o (1972) Heinemann
POETRY
1. Songs of Lawino and Ocol O. P’. Bitek (1979) EAPH
2. Growing up with poetry D. Rubadiri (ed) (1989) Heinemann
3. Poems from East Africa D. Cook (1971) EAPH
4. Summons R. Mabala (1960) TPH
5. Drum Beat B. Okola (1967) EAPH

Story telling plays an important role in the life of every society. Give evidence from two readings you have done.

LIST OF READINGS
NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES
1. Madam, this is Annie Diane Case (1986) Macmillan
2. A wreath for Father Mayer of Masasi S. N. Ndunguru (1997) Mkuki na Nyota
3. Encounters from Africa Macmillan Education Limited (2000)
4. Is it Possible H. R. Ole Kulet (1975) Longman
5. The great Ponds E. Amadi (1976) Heinemann
6. The African short stories D.Neville (ed) (1965) ( PASS) Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.
7. Things Fall Apart C.Achebe (1962) Heinemann
8. Mine Boy P.Abrahams (1963) Heinemann
9. No Bride Price R.David (1967) EAPH
10. House Boy F.Oyono (1966) Heinemann
PLAYS
1. Betrayal in the city F.Imbuga (1990) Heinemann, Kenya
2. Lwanda Magere O.Omtatah (1991) Heinemann, Kenya
3. Three Suitors: One Husband O.Mbia (1994) Eyre Methuen
4. The Lion and the Jewel W.Soyinka (1963) OUP
5. This Time Tomorrow Ngugi wa Thiong’o (1972) Heinemann
6. The Black Hermit Ngugi wa Thiong’o (1972) Heinemann
POETRY
1. Songs of Lawino and Ocol O. P’. Bitek (1979) EAPH
2. Growing up with poetry D. Rubadiri (ed) (1989) Heinemann
3. Poems from East Africa D. Cook (1971) EAPH
4. Summons R. Mabala (1960) TPH
5. Drum Beat B. Okola (1967) EAPH

A lot of misunderstandings in several African societies resulted from the introduction of new ideas brought by formal education. Discuss this making reference to the two readings you have done.

LIST OF READINGS
NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES
1. Madam, this is Annie Diane Case (1986) Macmillan
2. A wreath for Father Mayer of Masasi S. N. Ndunguru (1997) Mkuki na Nyota
3. Encounters from Africa Macmillan Education Limited (2000)
4. Is it Possible H. R. Ole Kulet (1975) Longman
5. The great Ponds E. Amadi (1976) Heinemann
6. The African short stories D.Neville (ed) (1965) ( PASS) Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.
7. Things Fall Apart C.Achebe (1962) Heinemann
8. Mine Boy P.Abrahams (1963) Heinemann
9. No Bride Price R.David (1967) EAPH
10. House Boy F.Oyono (1966) Heinemann
PLAYS
1. Betrayal in the city F.Imbuga (1990) Heinemann, Kenya
2. Lwanda Magere O.Omtatah (1991) Heinemann, Kenya
3. Three Suitors: One Husband O.Mbia (1994) Eyre Methuen
4. The Lion and the Jewel W.Soyinka (1963) OUP
5. This Time Tomorrow Ngugi wa Thiong’o (1972) Heinemann
6. The Black Hermit Ngugi wa Thiong’o (1972) Heinemann
POETRY
1. Songs of Lawino and Ocol O. P’. Bitek (1979) EAPH
2. Growing up with poetry D. Rubadiri (ed) (1989) Heinemann
3. Poems from East Africa D. Cook (1971) EAPH
4. Summons R. Mabala (1960) TPH
5. Drum Beat B. Okola (1967) EAPH

Poetry is one of the most effective genre that has been used by poets to reflect the conflicts that emerged due to the contact between the old traditions and the modern ways. With reference to two poems verify the statements above.

POETRY
1. Songs of Lawino and Ocol O. P’. Bitek (1979) EAPH
2. Growing up with poetry D. Rubadiri (ed) (1989) Heinemann
3. Poems from East Africa D. Cook (1971) EAPH
4. Summons R. Mabala (1960) TPH
5. Drum Beat B. Okola (1967) EAPH