EXCERPT 7 Fathers of Nations Answers
Place the excerpt in its immediate context. (4 marks)
Karanja and Asiya had buried their daughter, TuniM. Six months later, Asiya's attitude towards Karanja changed, she loathed himq. She later announces that she is leaving him to get married to Mewborn After the excerpt, Karanja goes to Newborns office to confront him.q
Describe the cause of Tuni's death. (4 marks)
She was involved in an accident where a trailer hooked to a truck had broken free and ended up on top of a minibus that Tuni was traveling in. in the process of saving her, the minibus collapsed and compressed her to the ground.
Discuss one thematic concem evident in the excerpt. (2 marks)
Theme of betrayal- Asiya betrays her husband of many years by leaving him to get married to Newborn.
Who is Newbom Walomu? (2 marks)
He had been a junior colleague of Prof. Karanja at the university. He left teaching and joined politics and is now a member of parliament.
Identify and illustrate three styles used in the excerpt. (6 marks)
(i) Dialogue- dialogue between Asiya and Karanja.
(ii) Rhetorical questions- you mean I should have left earlier, before I turn sixty?
(iii) Sarcasm- Asiya sarcastically asks Karanja if never having money brought any happiness.
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Traitorous-she leaves her husband of many years to marry Newborn Inconsiderate- leaves soon after the death of Tuni and blames Karanja for Tuni's death.
"Money doesn't guarantee happiness." Why is this statement ironical coming from Karanja? (2 marks)
It is ironical because Karanja says money doesn't guarantee happiness yet he and his wife had very little money yet not happy.
Provide a question tag. (1 mark)
He knew the answer, ...didn't he ?