They agree on just a token as a brideprice. The talks are concluded and akoko calls Mark for a close talk, they joyously talk. Later on in the night Akoko dies. B.Love and friendship: Awiti and mark fall in love and marry; Family ties and relations:Akoko s close relatives must be invited for the negotiation so is the family of MarkSigu. Changes; mark and Awiti want to marry yet they do not know one another s familybackground; religion: Awiti s mother is said to be converted to Christianity and went to livein the mission; Eduaction: Awiti is said to be an educated girl and is a teacher. C Hardworking; she studies very hard and becomes a teacherd. Wandia s mother does not demand any bride price but only asks Aoro to stay in peace withher daughter. E. Oyange Silwal tells the people of Seme that Awiti is the only child of his late brotherOkumu and that they are from Sakwa from the clan of Gombef. Because it is not customary to get into marriage negotiations without full knowledge of oneanother s background. G. Rhetoric questions: Is she a thief or a witch? Is she lazy or shiftless? Might there beconsanguinity between you and her? Direct address Brothers we greet you and bring you man greetings. H. Consanguinity;- close relationship To irrigate his throat to take a drink to so as to talkwith ease. 5. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:My fathers, It is a shameful thing for my wife to leave her husbands house and return to herfather s house. This outrageous thing had occurred only because I was not here to prevent it. Our chief, we are saddened by this unfortunate state of affairs, but you must admit that yourmother has a point or two. Long have we pleaded with you to take another wife for two. Longhave we pleaded with you to take another wife for yourself and you have adamantly refused. Now she has left you, you are like a misumba, a bachelor which would not have been the caseif you had another wife. We beg you take another wife for yourself. This was from Oyier, agrizzled old man who had been his mother s greatest champion in her quest for a wife forOwuor.


Longhave we pleaded with you to take another wife for yourself and you have adamantly refused. Now she has left you, you are like a misumba, a bachelor which would not have been the caseif you had another wife. We beg you take another wife for yourself. This was from Oyier, agrizzled old man who had been his mother s greatest champion in her quest for a wife forOwuor. He realized that the old geezrs were going to give him a hard time of it, so he changedhis tactics. 154 P a g e Fathers, you are the wise men of this community. That is why you sit in the council. Is itthat you have forgotten the ways of chik or that your determination to get me to marry otherwives has clouded your judgement? Do you not know that a man s mikai is the greatest jewelthat adorns his compound? That her position in maintained and protected by taboos imposedby the ways of chik? That if I die, Were forbid, my body can only lie of her hut? And thiswould do so even if she herself were dead? To lose one s mikai is to lose one s right hand. The Jodongo nodded sagaciously at the wisdom uttered by the chief. It is true that the mikaiis the centre post that holds up a man s hut. Without her, or if she were stupid, only Werecould rescue such a man from being blown away from among the people like so much chaff. She it is who saves a young man from the follies and stupidities of youth. Indeed the people ofRamogi has a saying which declared that The medicine for stupidity in marriage . Yes, thechief had spoken wisely. But Oyier would not give up so easily a Explain what happens just before this excerpt 3mks b What is the bone of contention between Akoko and her mother-in-law, Nyar Asembo 3mks c The girl child brieflt explain the relevance of this sub-heading to the whole novel 2mks d Oyier sounds sarcastic in his speech.


Indeed the people ofRamogi has a saying which declared that The medicine for stupidity in marriage . Yes, thechief had spoken wisely. But Oyier would not give up so easily a Explain what happens just before this excerpt 3mks b What is the bone of contention between Akoko and her mother-in-law, Nyar Asembo 3mks c The girl child brieflt explain the relevance of this sub-heading to the whole novel 2mks d Oyier sounds sarcastic in his speech. Identify and explain the sarcasm 2mks e From the excerpt, contrast the character of Owuor with that of his brother Otieno 4mks f Explain the meaning of It is true that Mikai is the centre post that hold up a man shut 2mks g Identify parenthisis in the last paragraph of this excerpt 1mk h Explain the main theme that comes out in this excerpt 2mks i From your knowledge of the novel, describe the role of Jodongo in the communityrepresented in this novel Write your answer in note farm 3mks i Local language is used in this exerpt. Give two examples and explain its significances 2mks k Discuss the mood that is prevalent in this extract 1mk Possible Responses a Owuor returns his journey only to find an empty houseHe tries to inquire from neighbours and from his children what had happenedHe gets very angry locks himself up in his simba He sermons the council; jodongo to convene the following day 3mks b Nyar Asembo alleges that Akoko is unable to conceive regularly her rate of procreation isslowShe accuses Akoko of practicing witchcraft against her sonShe also acuses Akoko of standing between Owuor and his marriage to other women bycasting a spell on himc The Girl child This refers to AKokoShe is the source of the family tree river that extends for many generations for her, Nyabera,Elizabeth and her great grandchildren. Akoko is the source of life.


Identify and explain the sarcasm 2mks e From the excerpt, contrast the character of Owuor with that of his brother Otieno 4mks f Explain the meaning of It is true that Mikai is the centre post that hold up a man shut 2mks g Identify parenthisis in the last paragraph of this excerpt 1mk h Explain the main theme that comes out in this excerpt 2mks i From your knowledge of the novel, describe the role of Jodongo in the communityrepresented in this novel Write your answer in note farm 3mks i Local language is used in this exerpt. Give two examples and explain its significances 2mks k Discuss the mood that is prevalent in this extract 1mk Possible Responses a Owuor returns his journey only to find an empty houseHe tries to inquire from neighbours and from his children what had happenedHe gets very angry locks himself up in his simba He sermons the council; jodongo to convene the following day 3mks b Nyar Asembo alleges that Akoko is unable to conceive regularly her rate of procreation isslowShe accuses Akoko of practicing witchcraft against her sonShe also acuses Akoko of standing between Owuor and his marriage to other women bycasting a spell on himc The Girl child This refers to AKokoShe is the source of the family tree river that extends for many generations for her, Nyabera,Elizabeth and her great grandchildren. Akoko is the source of life. She represents women asnatia, Awiti, Vera and WandiaAs a source, her family survives due to he determination wisdom, hardwork and clarity ofvision as a girl-childShe plays a role of those who have been wise in their time, pioneers through whose daringactions bring progress to the whole society 2mks d Oyier says that they are saddened by the disappearance of Akoko but in the real sense hecapitalizes or this opportunity to advance Owuor s mother s quest of getting him Owuor 155 P a g emarry another wife. Oyier calls him a misumba .


Akoko is the source of life. She represents women asnatia, Awiti, Vera and WandiaAs a source, her family survives due to he determination wisdom, hardwork and clarity ofvision as a girl-childShe plays a role of those who have been wise in their time, pioneers through whose daringactions bring progress to the whole society 2mks d Oyier says that they are saddened by the disappearance of Akoko but in the real sense hecapitalizes or this opportunity to advance Owuor s mother s quest of getting him Owuor 155 P a g emarry another wife. Oyier calls him a misumba . This is meant to hurt and humiliate Owuorso that he can marry another wife e Look for the following pointsOwuor Otieno i wise Foolish ii Reasoning Irrational iii Faithful Immoral iv Responsible Irresponsible v Generous greedy vi Tactical tactless 4mks NB- Contrasting words and phrases must be used. One character trait of Owuor must come from the excerpt but that of Otieno fromelsewhere in the novel f It expresses the importance of the first wife Akoko0 to Owuor Kembo. Just like a centralpost holds up a hut, the Mikai prevents a homestead from falling apart. Akoko supports herhusband and gives dignity.


One character trait of Owuor must come from the excerpt but that of Otieno fromelsewhere in the novel f It expresses the importance of the first wife Akoko0 to Owuor Kembo. Just like a centralpost holds up a hut, the Mikai prevents a homestead from falling apart. Akoko supports herhusband and gives dignity. G Without her, or if she were stupid only Were could rescue suh a man from being blownaway from among the people like so much chaff 1mk h Tradition-If a man dies, his body lies in his house before burial in the right hand side ofMikai s houseThe council of Jodongo arbitrates in marriage desputesPosition of Mikai is protected by taboosLosing a mikai is like loosing one s right hand mikai refered as a jewel The society is polygamousIt was a taboo for a man and such a chief to be a misumba bachelor 2mks i Involved in marriage negotiations solved marriage disputesArbitrate in social matters judges casesAssists the chief in running the affairs of the communityAssists in the removal of a bad chief 3mks NB- Notes are shown through letters, arrows, a star, a dash, a dot and use ofincomplete sentences. J : Mikai , Chik , Misumba,Has aesthetic valueGives the story its local flavor thus providing varietyAdd colour and flavor to the novelIt authenticates and pin points the setting of the novel as KenyanIt injects life in the narration thus making the story enjoyableIt provides a social and geographical setting 2mks k Solemn serious grave somber melancholic mood. My fathers..it is a shameful thing fromy wife to leave ..prevent it 1mk 6. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: wolololoyaye Mama yoo! Biuru une! Come and see! 156 P a g eThe strangers were taken to the chief s house and the older people saw that their faceswere solemn .they couldn t be bearers of good news.


My fathers..it is a shameful thing fromy wife to leave ..prevent it 1mk 6. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: wolololoyaye Mama yoo! Biuru une! Come and see! 156 P a g eThe strangers were taken to the chief s house and the older people saw that their faceswere solemn .they couldn t be bearers of good news. We greet you, o chief Owour .We are people sent by sirikal, the government, with amessage for you. The white garbed one who was obviously the spokesman declared. And who, may I ask, is this sirikal? I ve never heard of him. Said the chief baffled. You may have heard that the country is being ruled by white people now .They, with thehelp of some black people, have formed something like the council of jodongo, onlymuch bigger, to make sure that everyone lives in peace according to the new law .This issirikal. Is that so? A Explain what had caused the outburst at the beginning of the extra? 2marks b What is strange about the chief s question? 2marks c Comment on the use of local dialect in this excerpt. 4 marks d Describe the different moods depicted in the excerpt. 4 marks e Identify with illustrations one theme from the excerpt. 2 marks f Illustrate a character trait of the strangers and of the older men. 4 marks g In note form state what the messengers had to say to the chief in this excerpt. 5 marks h Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the excerpt: 2marks i solemn ii garbedPossible Responsesa Strange men in strange dresses .Long garb reaching his ankles and a skull cap hadarrived in the village .The children, who were naked, thought this was funny. B The chief thinks sirikal is a person the chief is part of the sirikal but he does not know it . C The local dialect Wolololoyaye! Mama yoo ! Biuru une! -. Injects life into the narration making it enjoyable. -. It adds local flavour and provides variety. -. It provides social and geographical setting.


C The local dialect Wolololoyaye! Mama yoo ! Biuru une! -. Injects life into the narration making it enjoyable. -. It adds local flavour and provides variety. -. It provides social and geographical setting. D First there is excitement when people see strangers dressed in a funny attire .Then there istenseness as the elders notice the strangers look sad solemn They conclude that theycannot be bearers of good news. E Theme of change anew form of government is in place. F Strange men respectful courteous they greet the chief in a respectful mannerWise they first give background information before breaking the bad news. Older men-observant discerning they notice that faces of the strangers are sad andconclude that they cannot be bearers of good news. G The message is that:- A clan of Jo-jerman and Jo-ingreza had been hard at war against each other. -. Young people had joined to help and from the chief s village, Obura, Ambere Kongosoand Nyaroche Siwal, had gone. -. They went to fight Jo-jerman in a place called Tanganyika- Only Nyaroche survived and is a beggar at Kisumu. -. The government the white people had given a bracelet as a thank you in memory of thefallen menh Solemn-sad serious157 P a g eGarbed dressed adorned7. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:The envelope had been addressed to mark who opened it, read the letter and passed it toher. At least she is from the country, he said sounding a bit odd. She looked at him and then lowered her eyes to the letter. It was characteristicallyAoro brief and to the point. She felt kind of sorry to Mark. First there had been Beckywho had left home unceremoniously only to return with a white man in tow. A very niceman but apparently not nice enough for Becky. He had found out that she was having anaffair during his trips abroad and had sued for divorce. Now she was living alone with thechildren, financially well off, but unhappy.


A very niceman but apparently not nice enough for Becky. He had found out that she was having anaffair during his trips abroad and had sued for divorce. Now she was living alone with thechildren, financially well off, but unhappy. It was one thing to enjoy the thrills of anaffair, but a different thing altogether to have a carte blanche to do exactly as you pleased. John had been terribly hurt of course and mark had been furious with her. Then Tony had joined priesthood Mark resisted it at first but recently, duringTony s ordination he had been full of pride for his son whose face had shone with joyand youthful dedication. Vera s case had been the hardest to accept. Mark thought of theworld of Vera, and deferred to her in everything. Then she had arrived home one day anddeclared that she wanted to join the catholic prelature of Opus Dei as a non marryingmember. But he had eventually accepted because he loved her. Because she looked soradiant. Anything that could bring such joy and serenity could not be that bad. It was apity though that she did not wear a veil or a habit. That way he could at least havebragged about her a little to his friends. His children were a source of great envy to hisless lucky friends. Vera for one was a fully qualified electronics expert and had alucrative job in the city with large salary and all sorts of benefits. Women like that tendedto marry the most amazing wimps and Mark had held his breath in fear. But in the end allVera wanted was to dedicate her life and her work to God, and there was no turning herback. So Elizabeth secretly hoped that Aoro would bring home a nice girl naturally aLuo like himself who would proceed to have many children all a nice, ordinary blackcolour. A Briefly state the contents of the letter mentioned. 3marks b In point form summarize why Elizabeth pities Mark in this excerpt. 4marks c Discuss the irony brought out in this excerpt 4marks d Identify and illustrate three character traits of Mark evident in this excerpt. 6 marks e Comment on the thematic concerns that are depicted in this extract. 4 marks f His children were a source of great envy to his less lucky friends.


4marks c Discuss the irony brought out in this excerpt 4marks d Identify and illustrate three character traits of Mark evident in this excerpt. 6 marks e Comment on the thematic concerns that are depicted in this extract. 4 marks f His children were a source of great envy to his less lucky friends. Rewrite as an interrogative statement 1mark g Elizabeth secretly hoped that Aoro would bring home a nice girl .,. Does he? Discuss with illustrations from elsewhere in the novel. 3 marks Possible Responsesa - Aoro has finished his internship successfully 1- He has one month leave 1 and will visit home on 28th 1- He will bring along wandia, 1 a doctor the girl he intends to marry b - Becky leaves home unceremoniously and marries a white man 1- She Becky gets into an affair and is divorced 1158 P a g e- Vera joins the Opus - Dei as a non marrying member 1- Tony joins priesthood 1- Aoro intends to marry a girl from another ethnic tribe 1c - Mark expects Vera and tony to marry but they don t - It is ironical that John ,Becky s husband is a good husband yet she gets into anaffair that leads to divorce - It is ironical that Becky is financially well off yet she is unhappy. -. It is ironical that well educated women with good jobs end up marrying themost amazing wimps instead of men like them. Men who are well educated d i Accommodating 1 Mark resisted it at first .. He had been full of pridefor his son but he had eventually accepted .. He eventually accepts Tony sand Vera s choices 1ii Concerned women were like that .. Mark held his breath in fear, - He fears that Vera might marry a wimp like the other educatedwomen. Iii Supportive anything that could bring such joy and serenity couldnot be that bad He allows Vera to join the Opus Dei because she is happythere.


He had been full of pridefor his son but he had eventually accepted .. He eventually accepts Tony sand Vera s choices 1ii Concerned women were like that .. Mark held his breath in fear, - He fears that Vera might marry a wimp like the other educatedwomen. Iii Supportive anything that could bring such joy and serenity couldnot be that bad He allows Vera to join the Opus Dei because she is happythere. Iv Loving caring - ...he had eventually accepted because he loved her, v Boastful That way he could at least have bragged about her a littleto his friends, e i Religion - Vera joint the catholic prelature of Opus Dei as a non marryingmember. -. Tony had joined priesthoodii Betrayal unfaithfulness immorality Becky moves around with other menwhen herhusband is not around. Iii Gender parity equity Vera is a fully qualified electronics expert works in amale dominated career - Vera does not marry. Iv Love Mark loves his children and wants the best for them, which makes himaccept thechoices they make in life. F Were his children a source of great envy to his less lucky friends? G Yes, 1 Aoro brings home a nice girl for Wandia is:i Respectful - during her first visit, she interacts with both mark and Elizabethwith lots of respect 1ii Dependable Takes care of Becky s children after her death. 1iii Friendly she becomes very good friends with Elizabeth and Vera. 1iv Loving caring She takes good care of her large family despite being a careerwoman 18. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: Thirty head! Exclaimed Aloo in disbelief. Yes, thirty head! Declared the uncompromising chief. But that is two and half times the usual bride price. Even for Akoko, it was too much. Let them show us that my daughter is not going to starve in that wasteland they call ahome . 159 P a g eThey trooped back into the hut and the negotiations began in earnest.


But that is two and half times the usual bride price. Even for Akoko, it was too much. Let them show us that my daughter is not going to starve in that wasteland they call ahome . 159 P a g eThey trooped back into the hut and the negotiations began in earnest. Brothers, people of Sakwa, we are pleased to welcome you to Yimbo. It is customary,because of the good dak between us, for you to marry our daughters and we yours. Weare therefore more than neighbours, we have great wat between us because of theintermingling of blood though this has not occurred between our two lines so there is nodanger of brother marrying sister - great taboo. Since you are our brother, we will notmake things difficult for you. Here he stopped to take a sip of kong o and you couldhave heard the ants talk, so great was the silence. However, nobody was fooled by hissweet words. He continued, enjoying immensely the tension he was creating. Our daughter, AdoyoObanda is a great beauty whose assets have been praised and sung by many a nyatitisinger from here to Chumbu Kombit, from Sakwa to Loka Nam. She is as fleet as agazelle and her flying feet have been incorporated into the saying of our village so thatmothers sending their daughters on errand tell them to run like Adoyo of the flying feet. She has been carefully brought up and has been taught all the requirements of chik. She isa very apt pupil and will therefore not bring shame and ruin to her husband by improperconduct. Her antecedents are peerless for she can trace her blood line clear to Ramogi our greatfather and her blood is pure for we have always taken care to marry correctly .She is alsothe eldest daughter of our great chief, a man of whose fame is known throughout thisland. After careful consultation, we have therefore decided that thirty head of cattleshould be the proper bride price. Was that an inaudible gasp from someone at the back? Chief Owuor Kembo signaled to his uncle and the old man spoke. A Explain briefly what happens first before this excerpt.


After careful consultation, we have therefore decided that thirty head of cattleshould be the proper bride price. Was that an inaudible gasp from someone at the back? Chief Owuor Kembo signaled to his uncle and the old man spoke. A Explain briefly what happens first before this excerpt. 2Marks b State briefly what happens after this excerpt 2Marks c Briefly describe the nature of the ceremony going on in this excerpt 3Marks d Identify and illustrate two character traits of Aloo K olima in this excerpt. 4Marks e Identify and illustrate any two themes evident in this excerpt. 4Marks f Make notes on the qualities of Adoyo Obanda as revealed in this excerpt. 5Marks g Identify and illustrate any two features of style used in this excerpt. 4Marks Possible Responsesa Chief Odera Gogni calls the councils of Jodongo from Sakwa outside his house forconsultation about Akoko s betrothal Chief Odero Gogni discloses to the council of Jodongo that he has already sent away12 suitors Chief Odero Gogni discloses that he likes this group of suitors because the bride is ofa good stock and his uncle a good spokesman Chief Odero Gogni tells Aloo K Olina to set Akoko s bride price at thirty headb Elders from Sakwa ask to be allowed to consult with each other outside chief Odero shouse160 P a g e Akoko watches what is going on from her mother s kitchen, asks to be given a pieceof land to settle for she feels she might never get married Otieno Kembo argues against the high bride price Owuor Kembo accepts to pay the thirty head of cattle as bride pricec Formal negotiations of Akoko s bride price between the people of Sakwa and thepeople of Yimbo The bride price has to be set depending on Akoko s outstanding attributesd i Tradition Akoko has been taught all the requirements of chick tradition Traditionally a brother marrying a sister is a great taboo Traditionally elders drink Kong o during marriage negations.


4Marks f Make notes on the qualities of Adoyo Obanda as revealed in this excerpt. 5Marks g Identify and illustrate any two features of style used in this excerpt. 4Marks Possible Responsesa Chief Odera Gogni calls the councils of Jodongo from Sakwa outside his house forconsultation about Akoko s betrothal Chief Odero Gogni discloses to the council of Jodongo that he has already sent away12 suitors Chief Odero Gogni discloses that he likes this group of suitors because the bride is ofa good stock and his uncle a good spokesman Chief Odero Gogni tells Aloo K Olina to set Akoko s bride price at thirty headb Elders from Sakwa ask to be allowed to consult with each other outside chief Odero shouse160 P a g e Akoko watches what is going on from her mother s kitchen, asks to be given a pieceof land to settle for she feels she might never get married Otieno Kembo argues against the high bride price Owuor Kembo accepts to pay the thirty head of cattle as bride pricec Formal negotiations of Akoko s bride price between the people of Sakwa and thepeople of Yimbo The bride price has to be set depending on Akoko s outstanding attributesd i Tradition Akoko has been taught all the requirements of chick tradition Traditionally a brother marrying a sister is a great taboo Traditionally elders drink Kong o during marriage negations. Alo K Olima stopped totake a sip of Kong oii Role of elders The council of Jodongo elders from Sakwa and that from Yimbo negotiates forOwuor Kembo s and Akoko s marriage Chief Owuor Kembo s uncle an elder is the spokesman for the council of Jodongofrom Sakwa . Aloo K Olima an elder is chief Odero s spokesman.


4Marks Possible Responsesa Chief Odera Gogni calls the councils of Jodongo from Sakwa outside his house forconsultation about Akoko s betrothal Chief Odero Gogni discloses to the council of Jodongo that he has already sent away12 suitors Chief Odero Gogni discloses that he likes this group of suitors because the bride is ofa good stock and his uncle a good spokesman Chief Odero Gogni tells Aloo K Olina to set Akoko s bride price at thirty headb Elders from Sakwa ask to be allowed to consult with each other outside chief Odero shouse160 P a g e Akoko watches what is going on from her mother s kitchen, asks to be given a pieceof land to settle for she feels she might never get married Otieno Kembo argues against the high bride price Owuor Kembo accepts to pay the thirty head of cattle as bride pricec Formal negotiations of Akoko s bride price between the people of Sakwa and thepeople of Yimbo The bride price has to be set depending on Akoko s outstanding attributesd i Tradition Akoko has been taught all the requirements of chick tradition Traditionally a brother marrying a sister is a great taboo Traditionally elders drink Kong o during marriage negations. Alo K Olima stopped totake a sip of Kong oii Role of elders The council of Jodongo elders from Sakwa and that from Yimbo negotiates forOwuor Kembo s and Akoko s marriage Chief Owuor Kembo s uncle an elder is the spokesman for the council of Jodongofrom Sakwa . Aloo K Olima an elder is chief Odero s spokesman. Iii Marriage Akoko s marriage negotiations begin in earnest Aloo K Olima sets Akoko s bride price at thirty head of cattle It is customary, because of the good dak between us, for you to marry our daughtersand we yours There is no danger of brother.


Alo K Olima stopped totake a sip of Kong oii Role of elders The council of Jodongo elders from Sakwa and that from Yimbo negotiates forOwuor Kembo s and Akoko s marriage Chief Owuor Kembo s uncle an elder is the spokesman for the council of Jodongofrom Sakwa . Aloo K Olima an elder is chief Odero s spokesman.iii Marriage Akoko s marriage negotiations begin in earnest Aloo K Olima sets Akoko s bride price at thirty head of cattle It is customary, because of the good dak between us, for you to marry our daughtersand we yours There is no danger of brother. Marrying a sister a great taboo.e Aloo K Olima Considerate exclaims at the high bride price thirty head chief Odero wants set forAkoko Respectful Address the people of Sakwa as; Brothers, people of Sakwa Informed - quotes from Chik that brother marrying a brother is a great taboo andAkoko has been taught all the requirements of chik. Intelligent skillful skillfully addresses the people of Sakwa using sweet words.- Skillfully describes Akoko s attributes to the people of Sakwa.f A great beauty is praised by many Nyatiti singers Fast swift she is as fleet as a gazelle A good role model mothers sending their daughters on errands tell them to run likeAkoko Apt she is very apt pupil Pure her blood is pre .g Direct address brothers - Local dialect da, k wat, kong o, nyatiti, chik- Suspense .So great was the silence- Simile ..as fleet as a gazelle- Personification you could have heard the ants talk ..- Metaphor her flying fleet.