The River and the Source Test | Final Test - Hard

Margaret A. Ogola
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 169 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The River and the Source Test | Final Test - Hard

Margaret A. Ogola
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 169 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 2, what is the attitude of most Kenyans towards independence?

2. In Part 3: Chapter 8, what was "the Box" in the context of the chapter (175)?

3. In Part 2: Chapter 10, what does Elizabeth believe about her marriage with Mark?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 5, how does Maria's mother react when she sees her daughter's face?

5. In Part 3: Chapter 6, who is Elizabeth's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 2: Chapter 1, what did the midwife do with the baby after the ceremony?

2. In Part 3: Chapter 4, what happens when Aoro waits for his father in the sitting room?

3. In Part 2: Chapter 10, what does Peter do after the period of mourning is over and why is it important to him?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 2, what did the catechist tell Nyabera about learning the new religion?

5. In Part 2: Chapter 9, how does Elizabeth feel about her grandmother's death and why?

6. In Part 3: Chapter 7, why does Becky stay at home during the Christmas holidays?

7. In Part 3: Chapter 1, what is the difference in personality between Veronica and her sister Rebecca?

8. In Part 2: Chapter 8, what is the main conflict the protagonist faces?

9. In Part 3: Chapter 2, what is the general feeling among the people of Kenya when the country gains its independence?

10. In Part 3: Chapter 10, who is Vera's roommate in her second year at the women's residence hall, and how does she treat Vera?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Citing relevant examples, write an essay to explain the significance of the title The River and The Source by Margaret Ogola.

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

Explore the role of tradition in The River and the Source and its impact on the characters.

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