English Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Nginda Girls Mock Examination 2023

Instructions

• All questions in this paper are compulsory.

QUESTIONS

1. Reading Comprehension 20 marks
   Read the following passage and then attempt the questions that follow
   Africa possesses incredible resilience as a race and has the potential to effectively utilize its abundant natural resources to enhance its quality of life. However, the key challenge lies in identifying strategies to create a conducive environment that promotes development across the continent. One crucial approach would involve establishing political structures and government institutions capable of formulating and implementing genuine poverty alleviation strategies. Revamping or eliminating administrative arrangements that no longer serve our needs is essential. The government should facilitate the exploitation and management of natural resources by fostering an enabling environment. While having a stable government is important, it is imperative to fight corruption. Leaders and government officials must be held accountable to the taxpayers, and the public should be educated on the harmful effects of corruption. Those who have stolen public funds should be compelled to return them and face legal consequences. Likewise, individuals known for hoarding money in foreign banks should be obligated to repatriate those funds to boost our economies.
   
   Furthermore, Africa must find ways to resolve internal conflicts without relying on international intervention, recognizing that we are all united by a common purpose. Emphasizing the importance of unity and functioning as a unified entity should take precedence over tribal or clan sentiments that fuel animosity. Strengthening the African Union to effectively mediate both intra and inter-state disputes will pave the way for peace, creating an ideal environment for economic growth, recovery, and prosperity.
   
   Another solution involves developing rural-based economies, considering that a significant portion of the population resides in rural areas. Industries that process agricultural products and manufacture farm inputs, machinery, and equipment should be strategically located in rural regions. Similarly, mining companies should establish processing plants near the mines. Such industries will naturally employ local labour, reducing the incidence of rural-urban migration. Establishing industries in rural areas will require the development of infrastructure, opening up these regions for business activities. Consequently, this will promote expansion, increase food production, and counter the persistent food shortages in Africa. For instance, developing dairy and beef processing industries in rural areas will encourage sustainable livestock keeping and mitigate losses due to drought. A rural-based economy will uplift the income of rural populations and narrow the wealth gap.
   
   Introducing appropriate technology for resource exploitation and wealth creation is also crucial. Instead of relying on expensive imported technologies, Africa should leverage local expertise to develop technologies that align with our specific needs. Home-grown technology can significantly address Africa's food security by utilizing river and lake water for irrigation and harnessing wind and solar energy.
   
   Lastly, our economic blocs such as ECOWAS, SADC, and EAC should evolve into common markets by eliminating unnecessary tariffs on goods at various entry points, thereby reaping the benefits of a unified market. The people of Africa should continuously strive for a better life. We possess abundant resources, a skilled workforce, and the capacity to drive progress forward.
   1. What should African countries do to fight corruption based on the information contained in the passage? (2 marks)
   2. Explain how Africans can open up rural areas. (2 marks)
   3. What do you understand by the term ‘genuine poverty alleviation strategies’? (2 marks)
   4. How can we reduce the incidence of rural–urban migration? (2 marks)
   5. Why is appropriate technology useful? (1 mark)
   6. In not more than fifty words, write a summary of the various ways of fostering development in African countries. (5 marks)
   7. What is the tone of the last paragraph of this passage concerning the future of Africa? (3 marks)
   8. The public should be educated on the ills of corruption. (Add a question tag.) (1 mark)
   9. Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the passage. (2 marks)
      1. Stashed ___________________________________________________________________
      2. Disparity ________________________________________________________________
2. EXCERPT. Henrik Ibsen, A Doll’s House
   Read the excerpt below carefully and answer the questions that follow. (25 marks)
   Nora: [looks at him for a moment]. For shame! [Hits him lightly on the ear with the stockings.] That’s to punish you. [Folds them up again.]
   Rank: And what other nice things am I to be allowed to see?
   Nora: Not a single thing more, for being so naughty. [She looks among the things, humming to herself.]
   Rank: [after a short silence]. When I am sitting here, talking to you as intimately as this, I cannot imagine for a moment what would have become of me if I had never come into this house.
   Nora: [smiling]. I believe you do feel thoroughly at home with us.
   Rank: [in a lower voice, looking straight in front of him]. And to be obliged to leave it all—
   Nora Nonsense, you are not going to leave it.
   Rank: [as before]. And not be able to leave behind one the slightest token of one’s gratitude, scarcely even a fleeting regret—nothing but an empty place which the first comer can fill as well as any other.
   Nora: And if I asked you now for a—? No!
   Rank: For what?
   Nora: For a big proof of your friendship—
   Rank: Yes, yes!
   Nora: I mean a tremendously big favour—
   Rank: Would you really make me so happy for once?
   Nora: Ah, but you don’t know what it is yet.
   Rank: No—but tell me.
   Nora: I really can’t, Doctor Rank. It is something out of all reason; it means advice, and help, and a favour—
   Rank: The bigger a thing it is the better. I can’t conceive what it is you mean. Do tell me. Haven’t I your confidence?
   Nora: More than anyone else. I know you are my truest and best friend, and so I will tell you what it is. Well, Doctor Rank, it is something you must help me to prevent. You know how devotedly, how inexpressibly deeply Torvald loves me; he would never for a moment hesitate to give his life for me.
   Rank: [leaning towards her]. Nora—do you think he is the only one—?
   Nora: [with a slight start]. The only one—?
   Rank: The only one who would gladly give his life for your sake.
   Nora: [sadly]. Is that it?
   Rank: I was determined you should know it before I went away, and there will never be a better opportunity than this. Now you know it, Nora. And now you know, too, that you can trust me as you would trust no one else.
   Nora: [rises, deliberately and quietly]. Let me pass.
   Rank: [makes room for her to pass him, but sits still]. Nora!
   Nora: [at the hall door]. Helen, bring in the lamp. [Goes over to the stove.] Dear Doctor Rank, that was really horrid of you.
   Rank: To have loved you as much as anyone else does? Was that horrid?
   Nora: No, but to go and tell me so. There was really no need—
   Rank: What do you mean? Did you know—? [MAID enters with lamp, puts it down on the table, and goes out.] Nora—Mrs. Helmer—tell me, had you any idea of this?
   Nora: Oh, how do I know whether I had or whether I hadn’t? I really can’t tell you—To think you could be so clumsy, Doctor Rank! We were getting on so nicely.
   Rank: Well, at all events you know now that you can command me, body and soul. So, won’t you speak out?
   Nora: [looking at him]. After what happened?
   Rank: I beg you to let me know what it is.
   Nora: I can’t tell you anything now.
   Rank: Yes, yes. You mustn’t punish me in that way. Let me have permission to do for you whatever a man may do.
   Nora: You can do nothing for me now. Besides, I really don’t need any help at all. You will find that the whole thing is merely fancy on my part. It really is so—of course it is! [Sits down in the rocking-chair, and looks at him with a smile.] You are a nice sort of man, Doctor Rank! —don’t you feel ashamed of yourself, now the lamp has come?
   1. What happens just before this excerpt? (3 marks)
   2. Nora and Dr. Rank pursue different interests in this excerpt. Comment on what Nora wants from Dr. Rank and what Dr. Rank wants from Nora. (3 marks)
   3. Explain two themes from this excerpt (4 marks)
   4. What do we learn about the character of Nora in this excerpt? (4 marks)
   5. “Let me pass.” Explain Nora’s attitude towards Dr. Rank as she makes this statement. (3 marks)
   6. From the events in this excerpt, what conclusions can you make about love or romantic relationships? (2 marks)
   7. Explain the significance of the lamp in relation to the relationship between Dr. Rank and Nora in this excerpt. (2 marks)
   8. He would never for a moment hesitate to give his life for me. (Rewrite to begin with: Never….) (1 mark)
      1. Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the passage: (3 marks)
         1. fleeting
         2. Confidence
         3. Horrid
3. ORAL NARRATIVE
   Read the story below and then answer the questions that follow. 20 marks
   Once upon a time, there was the man who had a wife who was barren after giving birth to an only boy. After consulting a witch doctor, he went in search of an ogre’s tail as he had been instructed. After a long and hazardous journey through unknown lands, he came into a country of the ogres. That day the ogres were celebrating the installation of a new king. He joined in their beer party and the ogres welcomed him though they had difficulty in restraining their deep desire to eat him.
   
   When all ogres went to bed, the man with his knife in his hand stealthily crept to the bed chamber of the new king. Overcome with too much beer, the king was sleeping too heavily to notice that his tail was being slashed off. When he woke up the following morning, he found the other ogres dancing and singing:
   
   Omwami kenyalile The king has urinated
   Khane omwami kenyalanga So the king urinates
   
   He looked about him and saw blood, then he noticed that his tail was missing. The visitor was also missing!
   
   The king then changed himself into a beautiful woman. After a long journey, she came upon herds boys playing Lifundo with a ball made out of banana leaves. The beautiful woman asked each herds boy in turn what great thing his father had done. One said, “My father killed an elephant.” Another said that his father had killed a troop of ten Teso warriors. The third said, “My father cut off the tail of an ogre.” The woman rejoiced and asked the boy to take her to his father’s home. The man, struck by her great beauty, made her his wife the same day.
   
   That night the woman tried to change into an ogre but the man’s two dogs, Kutubi and Mulikho, barked at her fiercely and she gave up the attempt. The following day she told the man that she wanted some firewood from the forest. She told him to tie the dogs in heavy chains. She then led him deep into the forest, and then asked him to climb one of the trees that were dry. “I will hand the axe to you when you are up,” she said.
   But as soon as the man was up the tree, she turned into an ogre, “Now I have got you,” the ogre said and started cutting down the tree. The man started calling for his dogs:
   “Asa, asa, mbwa change Kutubi na Mulikho.” (“Come, come, my dogs Kutubi and Mulikho.”) Each time the tree showed signs of falling, a dove on a nearby tree said,
   “Kurr Murongoro kwa seyi lilisia.” (“Kurr, my tree. Regain your former state.”) The ogre in a fury
   chased away the dove, which returned almost immediately.
   
   In the meantime, the dogs after the struggle had cut their chains and came at breakneck speed as their master kept calling. When they arrived, the ogre threw away the axe, turned into the same beautiful woman and begged for mercy. But the dogs did not stop their onslaught until she was completely dead. My story ends there
   QUESTIONS
   1. State two characteristics of ogre stories evident in the above narrative. (2marks)
   2. From the story, do you think the wife was cured of her illness? Explain your answer. (2marks)
   3. Identify and illustrate two character traits of the man? (4marks)
   4. With an illustration, identify one way in which the narrator has achieved the use of suspense in the above narrative. (2marks)
   5. State any three features of oral narrative evident in the above narrative (3marks)
   6. State any two functions of the song used in the narrative. (2marks)
   7. What moral lesson do you learn from the above narrative? (2marks)
4. GRAMMAR 15 MARKS 
   1.  Rewrite the following sentences based on the instruction given after each. (2 marks)
      1. He understood why people had been laughing after he realized the ugliness of his headgear. (Rewrite using present participle).
      2. The President-elect was sworn in only after the Supreme Court had validated the
         Presidential result. (Begin: Not until...)
   2.  
      1. The maid had prepared supper by the time we got home.
         (Rewrite to remove gender bias). (1 mark)
      2. I have been studying in this school for four years complained the student but I have never scored one hundred per cent in any subject. (Punctuate correctly) (1 mark)
      3. Chinua Achebe one of Africa’s greatest writers passed on nine years ago.
         (Rewrite using parenthesis). (1 mark)
   3. Use the correct form of the word given in the brackets. (3 marks)
      1.  
         1. The ___________________________ between them is sickening (enemy)
         2. She was sacked due to chronic _______________________ (absent)
         3. Laziness is a __________________________________ to success (hinder)
      2. Fill the blanks with the most suitable prepositions. (3 marks)
         1. He was sentenced to life imprisonment ________________________ the law.
         2. Unemployed youth often subscribe _______________________ illegal gangs.
         3. They attended the party dressed _______________________ smart casual.
      3. Using the words in brackets, complete the following sentences with the most appropriate phrasal verbs. (3 marks)
         1. My parents managed to ___________________________ high school although with difficulty. (see)
         2. I was ___________________________by his childish behaviour during the academic parade. (take)
         3. The new students could not __________________________________their way to the dormitory. (make)
   4. His decision was a typical case of putting the ox before the cart.
      (Correct the idiomatic expression). (1 mark)

MARKING SCHEME

(Comprehension, literary Appreciation and Grammar)

1. Question 1: Reading Comprehension 20 marks
   Africa possesses incredible resilience as a race and has the potential to effectively utilize its abundant natural resources to enhance its quality of life. However, the key challenge lies in identifying strategies to create a conducive environment that promotes development across the continent. One crucial approach would involve establishing political structures and government institutions capable of formulating and implementing genuine poverty alleviation strategies. Revamping or eliminating administrative arrangements that no longer serve our needs is essential. The government should facilitate the exploitation and management of natural resources by fostering an enabling environment. While having a stable government is important, it is imperative to fight corruption. Leaders and government officials must be held accountable to the taxpayers, and the public should be educated on the disadvantageous effects of corruption. Those who have stolen public funds should be compelled to return them and face legal consequences. Likewise, individuals known for hoarding money in foreign banks should be obligated to repatriate those funds to boost our economies.
   Furthermore, Africa must find ways to resolve internal conflicts without relying on international intervention, recognizing that we are all united by a common purpose. Emphasizing the importance of unity and functioning as a unified entity should take precedence over tribal or clan sentiments that fuel animosity. Strengthening the African Union to effectively mediate both intra and inter-state disputes will pave the way for peace, creating an ideal environment for economic growth, recovery, and prosperity.
   Another solution involves developing rural-based economies, considering that a significant portion of the population resides in rural areas. Industries that process agricultural products and manufacture farm inputs, machinery, and equipment should be strategically located in rural regions. Similarly, mining companies should establish processing plants near the mines. Such industries will naturally employ local labour, reducing the incidence of rural-urban migration. Establishing industries in rural areas will require the development of infrastructure, opening up these regions for business activities. Consequently, this will promote expansion, increase food production, and counter the persistent food shortages in Africa. For instance, developing dairy and beef processing industries in rural areas will encourage sustainable livestock keeping and mitigate losses due to drought. A rural-based economy will uplift the income of rural populations and narrow the wealth gap.
   Introducing appropriate technology for resource exploitation and wealth creation is also crucial. Instead of relying on expensive imported technologies, Africa should leverage local expertise to develop technologies that align with our specific needs. Home-grown technology can significantly address Africa's food security by utilizing river and lake water for irrigation and harnessing wind and solar energy.
   Lastly, our economic blocs such as ECOWAS, SADC, and EAC should evolve into common markets by eliminating unnecessary tariffs on goods at various entry points, thereby reaping the benefits of a unified market. The people of Africa should continuously strive for a better life. We possess abundant resources, a skilled workforce, and the capacity to drive progress forward.
   1. What should African countries do to fight corruption based on the information contained in the passage? (2 marks)
      African countries should ensure that leaders and government agents are held accountable to taxpayers, educate the public about the negative impacts of corruption,  and take action against individuals who have stolen public funds or stashed money in foreign banks. (Any
   2. Explain how Africans can open up rural areas. (2 marks)
      To open up rural areas, Africans can establish industries in these regions, such as those processing agricultural products or manufacturing farming inputs and machinery. Additionally, mining operations can establish processing plants near the mines. Developing infrastructure in rural areas will also play a crucial role in opening them up for business and encouraging expansion.
   3. What do you understand by the term 'genuine poverty alleviation strategies'? (2 marks)
      The term 'genuine poverty alleviation strategies' refers to legitimate approaches or measures implemented by governments or institutions to effectively reduce poverty levels. or
      Strategies that are authentic, comprehensive, and aimed at addressing the root causes of poverty rather than providing temporary or superficial solutions.
   4. How can we reduce the incidence of rural-urban migration? (2 marks)
      To reduce the incidence of rural-urban migration, creating employment opportunities in rural areas through the establishment of industries is essential.  This will enable local residents to find jobs and improve their livelihoods without the need to migrate to urban areas.  The development of infrastructure in rural regions and investment in rural-based economies will further encourage people to stay and thrive in rural communities.  (Any 2)
   5. Why is appropriate technology useful? (1 mark)
      Appropriate technology is useful because it is specifically tailored to meet the needs and conditions of a particular region or community. 
      It takes into account the available resources, local expertise, and affordability, making it more sustainable and practical for long-term use.
      By utilizing appropriate technology, African countries can effectively exploit natural resources, create wealth, and address specific challenges like food security and renewable energy.(Any 1)
   6. In not more than fifty words, write a summary of the various ways of fostering development in African countries. (5 marks)
      To foster development, African countries should prioritize fighting corruption, developing political structures, and implementing genuine poverty alleviation strategies.  They should promote peace and unity,  establish rural-based economies, utilize appropriate technology, and transform economic units into common markets, leveraging resources and manpower for progress. 
   7. What is the tone of the last paragraph of this passage concerning the future of Africa? (3 marks)
      The tone of the last paragraph concerning the future of Africa is optimistic/hopeful/enthusiastic/sanguine/confident. 
      It encourages the people of Africa to continually seek a better life and highlights the continent's abundant resources, manpower, and capacity to drive progress and make things happen. 
   8. The public should be educated on the ills of corruption, shouldn't they? (Add a question tag) (1 mark)
      The public should be educated on the ills of corruption, shouldn't they? 
      (must rewrite, a comma, apostrophe and the question mark must be placed appropriately. If NOT, do not award)
   9. Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the passage. (2 marks)
      1. Stashed: hidden money /secret wealth (typically in foreign banks. )
      2. Disparity: difference/inequality  (often used to describe the gap between the rich and the poor in this context.)
2. Henrik Ibsen, A Doll’s House
   Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that follow. (25 marks)
   Nora: [looks at him for a moment]. For shame! [Hits him lightly on the ear with the stockings.] That’s to punish you. [Folds them up again.]
   Rank: And what other nice things am I to be allowed to see?
   Nora: Not a single thing more, for being so naughty. [She looks among the things, humming to herself.]
   Rank: [after a short silence]. When I am sitting here, talking to you as intimately as this, I cannot imagine for a moment what would have become of me if I had never come into this house.
   Nora: [smiling]. I believe you do feel thoroughly at home with us.
   Rank: [in a lower voice, looking straight in front of him]. And to be obliged to leave it all—
   Nora Nonsense, you are not going to leave it.
   Rank: [as before]. And not be able to leave behind one the slightest token of one’s gratitude, scarcely even a fleeting regret—nothing but an empty place which the first comer can fill as well as any other.
   Nora: And if I asked you now for a—? No!
   Rank: For what?
   Nora: For a big proof of your friendship—
   Rank: Yes, yes!
   Nora: I mean a tremendously big favour—
   Rank: Would you really make me so happy for once?
   Nora: Ah, but you don’t know what it is yet.
   Rank: No—but tell me.
   Nora: I really can’t, Doctor Rank. It is something out of all reason; it means advice, and help, and a favour—
   Rank: The bigger a thing it is the better. I can’t conceive what it is you mean. Do tell me. Haven’t I your confidence?
   Nora: More than anyone else. I know you are my truest and best friend, and so I will tell you what it is. Well, Doctor Rank, it is something you must help me to prevent. You know how devotedly, how inexpressibly deeply Torvald loves me; he would never for a moment hesitate to give his life for me.
   Rank: [leaning towards her]. Nora—do you think he is the only one—?
   Nora: [with a slight start]. The only one—?
   Rank: The only one who would gladly give his life for your sake.
   Nora: [sadly]. Is that it?
   Rank: I was determined you should know it before I went away, and there will never be a better opportunity than this. Now you know it, Nora. And now you know, too, that you can trust me as you would trust no one else.
   Nora: [rises, deliberately and quietly]. Let me pass.
   Rank: [makes room for her to pass him, but sits still]. Nora!
   Nora: [at the hall door]. Helen, bring in the lamp. [Goes over to the stove.] Dear Doctor Rank, that was really horrid of you.
   Rank: To have loved you as much as anyone else does? Was that horrid?
   Nora: No, but to go and tell me so. There was really no need—
   Rank: What do you mean? Did you know—? [MAID enters with lamp, puts it down on the table, and goes out.] Nora—Mrs. Helmer—tell me, had you any idea of this?
   Nora: Oh, how do I know whether I had or whether I hadn’t? I really can’t tell you—To think you could be so clumsy, Doctor Rank! We were getting on so nicely.
   Rank: Well, at all events you know now that you can command me, body and soul. So, won’t you speak out?
   Nora: [looking at him]. After what happened?
   Rank: I beg you to let me know what it is.
   Nora: I can’t tell you anything now.
   Rank: Yes, yes. You mustn’t punish me in that way. Let me have permission to do for you whatever a man may do.
   Nora: You can do nothing for me now. Besides, I really don’t need any help at all. You will find that the whole thing is merely fancy on my part. It really is so—of course it is! [Sits down in the rocking-chair, and looks at him with a smile.] You are a nice sort of man, Doctor Rank! —don’t you feel ashamed of yourself, now the lamp has come?
   1. What happens just before this excerpt? (2 marks)
      Nora displays/shows her flesh-coloured stockings to Doctor Rank.  Dr Rank ogles at Nora (beyond stockings) which Nora finds unappealing but allows him anyway.  She enquires if they will fit to which Rank chooses to silently doubt.  She playfully taps him with the stockings before folding them.
   2. Nora and Doctor Rank pursue different interests in this excerpt. Comment on what Nora wants from Rank and what Rank wants from Nora. (3 marks)
      Whereas Dr. Rank has romantic demands/desires to feel affectionate with Nora/expresses his love for Nora, Nora wants a favour of money from Dr. Rank to show/express romantic feelings to his friend, behind his back
   3. Identify two themes evident in the excerpt (4marks)
      Betrayal- Dr.Rank expresses romantic feelings to the wife of his friend, behind his back.
      Conflict- Dr.Rank wants to feel affectionate with Nora but Nora wants a favour of money from Dr.Rank to solve her financial problem with Krogstad. As a result, their differences create a conflict.
   4. What do we learn about the character of Nora in this excerpt? (4 marks)
      Firm/Resolute – She decides to put an end to the illicit relationship she has with Dr.Rank
      Welcoming/ Hospitable – ..‘I believe you do feel thoroughly at home with us’
      Proud/Arrogant- ‘..You know how devotedly, how inexpressibly deeply Torvald loves me
   5. “Let me pass.” Explain Nora’s attitude towards Dr Rank as she makes this statement.(3 marks)
      Resentful/indignant/ – She has learnt that Dr.Rank’s romantic interest in her
   6. From the events in this excerpt, what conclusions can you make about love/romantic relationships? (4 MARKS)
      Friends can betray each other while pursuing love.- Dr.Rank betrays the trust that Helmer had bestowed in him as the most constant family friend 
      Those engaged in illicit relationships must strive to bring them to an end by themselves.- Nora strives to stop this relationship of darkness by bringing in a lamp (light) 
      (Two points for 2 MARKS EACH ==4 MARKS
   7.  
      1. Explain the significance of the lamp in relation to the relationship between Dr Rank and Nora in this excerpt. (2 marks)
      2. The lamp is a symbol of truth.
         It is used to wipe away the darkness, lies, disguises and concealments about love that the two had chosen to engage in and restore honesty and truthfulness. 
      3. He would never for a moment hesitate to give his life for me. (Rewrite, to begin with:  Never….) (1 mark)
         Never for a moment would he hesitate to give his life for me. 
      4. Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the passage: (3 marks)
      5.  
         1. fleeting – brief
         2. confidence – trust
         3. horrid - unpleasant
3. ORAL NARRATIVE
   Read the story below and then answer the questions that follow. 20 marks
   Once upon a time, there was the man who had a wife who was barren after giving birth to an only boy. After consulting a witch doctor, he went in search of an ogre’s tail as he had been instructed. After a long and hazardous journey through unknown lands, he came into a country of the ogres. That day the ogres were celebrating the installation of a new king. He joined in their beer party and the ogres welcomed him though they had difficulty in restraining their deep desire to eat him.
   When all ogres went to bed, the man with his knife in his hand stealthily crept to the bed chamber of the new king. Overcome with too much beer, the king was sleeping too heavily to notice that his tail was being slashed off. When he woke up the following morning, he found the other ogres dancing and singing:
   Omwami kenyalile The king has urinated
   Khane omwami kenyalanga So the king urinates
   He looked about him and saw blood, then he noticed that his tail was missing. The visitor was also missing!
   The king then changed himself into a beautiful woman. After a long journey, she came upon herds boys playing Lifundo with a ball made out of banana leaves. The beautiful woman asked each herds boy in turn what great thing his father had done. One said, “My father killed an elephant.” Another said that his father had killed a troop of ten Teso warriors. The third said, “My father cut off the tail of an ogre.” The woman rejoiced and asked the boy to take her to his father’s home. The man, struck by her great beauty, made her his wife the same day.
   That night the woman tried to change into an ogre but the man’s two dogs, Kutubi and Mulikho, barked at her fiercely and she gave up the attempt. The following day she told the man that she wanted some firewood from the forest. She told him to tie the dogs in heavy chains. She then led him deep into the forest, and then asked him to climb one of the trees that were dry. “I will hand the axe to you when you are up,” she said.But as soon as the man was up the tree, she turned into an ogre, “Now I have got you,” the ogre said and started cutting down the tree. The man started calling for his dogs:
   “Asa, asa, mbwa change Kutubi na Mulikho.” (“Come, come, my dogs Kutubi and Mulikho.”) Each time the tree showed signs of falling, a dove on a nearby tree said,
   “Kurr Murongoro kwa seyi lilisia.” (“Kurr, my tree. Regain your former state.”) The ogre in a fury chased away the dove, which returned almost immediately.
   In the meantime, the dogs after the struggle had cut their chains and came at breakneck speed as their master kept calling. When they arrived, the ogre threw away the axe, turned into the same beautiful woman and begged for mercy. But the dogs did not stop their onslaught until she was completely dead. My story ends there. 
   1. State two characteristics of ogre stories evident in the above narrative. (2marks)
      The story involves ogres/monsters as characters
      The ogres have extraordinary bodily features e.g. have a tail
      The ogres can transform/change into human beings
      Once in the human form they can trick the targeted people with their intention of eating them.
      (Any 2)
   2. Identify any three social activities mentioned in the passage. (3marks)
      Celebrations – “The ogres were celebrating the installation of a new king
      Playing – the herds boys were playing when the ‘woman’ approached them.
      Marriage – ‘the man, struck by her great beauty made her his wife the same day
      War – ‘my father had killed ten Teso warriors’
      (Any 3)
   3. From the story, do you think the wife was cured of her illness? Explain your answer. (2marks)
      Yes she did, because the man does not complain again about his wife’s barrenness
   4. Identify and illustrate two character traits of the man? (4marks)
      Determined/ persevering  – persevered through the long and hazardous journey
      Courageous/brave – he was courageous enough to attend the ogres party and later on cut one of the ogre’s tail
      Loving – he risked his life for the sake of his wife’s good health
      Decisive – made the woman his second wife the same day
      Hasty/rash – made the woman his second wife the same day (Any 2)
   5. With an illustration, identify one way in which the narrator has achieved the use of suspense in the above narrative. (2mark
      The writer has created suspense through manipulation of the plot because some parts of the plot have been omitted e.g. the man’s journey back after cutting tail, how the woman got healed
   6. State features of oral narrative evident in the above narrative (3marks)
      Opening formula/Timelessness – ‘once upon a time ……’ 
      Closing formula- My story ends there. 
      Presence of a moral lesson- Through determination, one can succeed in his or her endeavors - through the man’s determination, the wife was able to get healed
      Use of fantasy- the ogres are a product of human imagination
   7. State any two functions of the song used in the narrative. (2marks)
      Helps in the development of the plot
      Breaks monotony of narration/makes the story interesting
      Separates episodes
      Relieves tension
   8. What moral lesson do you learn from the above narrative? (2marks)
      Through determination, one can succeed in his or her endeavours – through the man’s determination, the wife was healed
      (Mark any other relevant moral lesson well illustrated)
4. GRAMMAR
   1. Rewrite the following sentences based on the instruction given after each.(2 mks)
      1. (He understood why people had been laughing after he realized the ugliness of his headgear.
         (Rewrite using present participle).
      2. Realzing the ugliness of his headgear, he understood why people had been laughing.
      3. The president-elect was sworn in only after the Supreme Court had validated the presidential result. (Begin: Not until...)
         Not until the Supreme Court had validated the presidential results was the president-elect sworn in.
   2.  
      1. The maid had prepared supper by the time we got home.
         (Rewrite to remove gender bias). (1 mark)
         house – keeper/ househelp
      2. I have been studying in this school for four years complained the student but I have never scored one hundred per cent in any subject. (Punctuate correctly) (1 mark)
         “I have been studying in this school for four years,” complained the student, “but I have never scored one hundred per cent in any subject.”
      3. Chinua Achebe one of Africa’s greatest writers passed on nine years ago.
         (Rewrite using parenthesis). (1 mark)
         Chinua Achebe, one of Africa’s greatest writers, passed on nine years ago.
   3.  
      1. The enmity between them is sickening.
      2. She was sacked due to chronic absenteeism.
      3. Laziness is a hindrance to success.
   4.  
      1. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in accordance with the law.
      2. Unemployed youths often subscribe ......... to.............................illegal gangs.
      3. They attended the party dressed............... in......................smart casual.
   5.  
      1. My parents managed to see me / us through high school although with difficulty.
         (see)
      2. I was taken aback by his childish behaviour during the academic parade. (take)\
      3. The new students could not make out..their way to the dormitory. (make)
   6. His decision was a typical case of putting the cart before the horse.