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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Part 3: Chapter 10, what does Vera think about attending Mass?
2. In Part 3: Chapter 4, what does Aoro do to the frog?
3. In Part 3: Chapter 1, what do the parents do when they notice the difference between Veronica and Rebecca's size and personality?
4. In Part 2: Chapter 5, why does Maria feel guilty and confess to the priest?
5. In Part 2: Chapter 9, what is Elizabeth's reaction to her grandmother's death?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Part 3: Chapter 9, why is Becky hesitant to tell her parents about her engagement to John?
2. In Part 2: Chapter 5, why did Maria avoid her mother's eyes throughout the evening?
3. In Part 2: Chapter 1, what did the midwife do with the baby after the ceremony?
4. In Part 2: Chapter 8, what is the main conflict the protagonist faces?
5. In Part 3: Chapter 8, does Vera still have a strong belief in the Church?
6. In Part 2: Chapter 4, what are the two classes Owuor and Awiti are enrolled in?
7. In Part 2: Chapter 10, what does Peter do after the period of mourning is over and why is it important to him?
8. In Part 3: Chapter 2, why do the white people leave Kenya after independence?
9. In Part 3: Chapter 7, why does Becky stay at home during the Christmas holidays?
10. In Part 3: Chapter 6, why does Mark refuse to let Becky look for a job?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The White Man’s culture is a blessing to the female gender. To what extent is this statement true? Illustrate using the text.
Essay Topic 2
Akoko is the epitome of courage and perseverance. Write an essay to support this statement basing your answer on The River and The Source by Margaret Ogola.
Essay Topic 3
The modern educated woman is still a victim of bad perception. Justify this statement with illustrations from The River and The Source by Margaret Ogola.
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