PART
1
1.
Describe the character traits
of Boss and his role in the development of the play’s plot? 20mks
2.
Discuss the theme of ‘Misuse of
Power’ as portrayed in the play? 12mks
3.
Name three major themes of the
play as revealed by the author of the play? 3mks
4.
How does Jusper undergoes
transformational change after the death of Adika? 4mks
5.
Describe the negative character
traits that the following characters possessed? 15mks
a)
Jusper
b)
Mosese
c)
Tumbo
6.
What was the cause of conflict
between the following characters? 5mks
a)
Mosese and Nicodemus
b)
Jere and Mulili
c)
Jusper and Mulili
d)
Kabito and Mulili
e)
Regina and Boss
7.
Write a brief summary
describing the mood and tone in act two of the play? 12mks
8.
Discuss how the setting of the
play acts as an antagonist to some of the characters in the play? 6mks
9.
Describe how foreshadowing has
been used to build the play’s plot? 8mks
10.
List two character similarities
between Boss and Mulili? 4mks
11.
Discuss the theme of Injustice
as portrayed in the play? 12mks
12.
What were the problems facing
the people of Kafira under the leadership of Boss? 8mks
13.
Describe the character traits
of Mulili and his roles in the development of the play’s plot? 20mks
14.
Compare and contrast the
character traits of Mosese and Jere? 20mks
15.
Discuss the relevance of the
title “Betrayal in the city?” 20mks
16.
How does the setting of the
play establish the mood of the characters? Discuss? 12mks
17.
Discuss the events that took
place which led to the arrest of Mosese? 6mks
18.
Discuss the theme of Betrayal
as portrayed in the play? 20mks
19.
Define and find examples of the
following literary terms as used in the play? 10mks
a)
Situational irony
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Flashback
d)
Aside
e)
Biblical allusion
20.
Name two types of external
conflicts revealed in the play and cite examples? 4mks
21.
Why was Mosese opposed to the
taking part of the play that was to be acted for the visiting head of state?
2mks
22.
Discuss how the conflict
between Kabito and Mulili was resolved? 2mks
23.
Cite two examples in the play
that shows that Jere and Doga were superstitious characters? 2mks
24.
Discuss two minor themes in the
play? 6mks
25.
Briefly describe the climax of
the play? 4mks
26.
Write a short paragraph
describing the exposition of the play? 6mks
27.
What effect did the political
situation in Kafira had on the following characters? 10mks
a)
Jere
b)
Mulili
c)
Boss
d)
Jusper
e)
Mosese
28.
Discuss the character traits of
Regina? 10mks
29.
Why was Doga determined to
perform a traditional ceremony for his dead son? 2mks
30.
Compare and contrast the
character traits of Askari and Jere? 10mks
31.
Define the term symbolism? How
does boss acts as a symbol to the people of Kafira? 5mks
32.
Discuss the theme of Revenge as
portrayed in the play? 8mks
33.
How did the author of the play use
the following elements to express conflicts? 15mks
a)
Plot structure
b)
Setting
c)
Flashback
34.
What was the reason behind Jusper’s
release from prison? 1mk
35.
Briefly describe the rising
action of the play’s plot? 4mks
36.
Who were the winners and losers
in the play? Discuss? 20mks
37.
What was the tone and mood of
the play created by the conversation between Mulili and Kabito in act two of
the play? 2mks
38.
What was the name of the
prisoner that Mulili helped to escape from prison? 1mk
39.
What was the mood created by
the conversation between Jere and Askari? Discuss? 4mks
40.
Discuss how the author of the
play has developed the characters? Cite examples from the play? 20mks
41.
How do Jere and Mosese undergo
transformational changes in the play? What were the reasons behind the changes?
8mks
42.
How has the writer of the play
used the setting to define the characters? Discuss? 8mks
43.
Discuss how the following
characters deal with their problems in the play? 12mks
a)
Doga
b)
Jere
c)
Jusper
d)
Boss
e)
Mulili
f)
Mosese
44.
What clues in the play did you
use to determine the setting? 3mks
45.
What did the red gown that
jusper wore symbolized? 2mks
46.
Discuss the ways in which the
themes of the play have been revealed? 16mks
47.
Discuss the relationship
between the following characters? 10mks
a)
Boss and Kabito
b)
Tumbo and Regina
c)
Boss and Mulili
d)
Jere and Askari
48.
What kind of transgressions did
the following characters commit? How did their actions impact the play’s plot? 8mks
a)
Chagaga
b)
Jusper
c)
Mulili
d)
Boss
e)
Nicodemus
49.
Discuss how the title of the
play reveals the themes of the play? 4mks
50.
Describe the conflict of man vs.
technology as shown in the play? 2mks
51.
What are some of the beliefs
and traditions practiced by a section of the people living in Kafira? Cite
examples from the play? 4mks
52.
Compare and contrast the
character traits of Mulili and Jusper? 10mks
53.
In the play Mulili can be
described as a heartless character. With examples from the play, show how this
character trait fits him? 10mks
54.
How was the conflict between Doga
and Mulili resolved? Explain? 3mks
55.
What was the name of Adika’s
killer? What reasons did he give the authorities as to why he killed Adika?
2mks
56.
Discuss how the conflict
between Mulili and Jusper was resolved? What was the reason behind the conflict
between the two characters? 3mks
57.
Discuss the role of setting in
the play? 20mks
58.
Discuss the transitions that
the following characters go through in the play? 15mks
a)
Mosese
b)
Boss
c)
Jusper
d)
Regina
e)
Jere
59.
Write a sort summary of events
leading to the death of Kabito? 6mks
60.
Define the term ‘satire’ and
show instances in the play where satire has been employed? 5mks
61.
Define the term ‘sarcasm’ and
show instances in the play where sarcasm has been employed? 5mks
62.
Define the term minor
character? List down two minor characters that the author has used to build the
play’s plot? 3mks
63.
Describe the ways in which the
following characters have misused their powers? 10mks
a)
Boss
b)
Mulili
c)
Tumbo
64.
Jusper and Mosese are dynamic
characters. Explain why you think this statement is true? 6mks
65.
Discuss ways in which the author
of the play has developed Jusper as a major character? 10mks
66.
In act two of the play, what
reasons did Mulili give to Mosese when he wanted Boss to be killed? 3mks
67.
Write a brief summary
describing the mood of the characters in act two of the play? 12mks
68.
Give two reasons that you think
may have led to the arrest of Jere? 2mks
69.
Write a short description of
events that took place in the following places?
a)
Prison
b)
Gravesite
c)
Palace
70.
To what extent did Askari
influence Jusper and Mosese? Discuss? 4mks
71.
What three character traits of
Boss show that he was not fit to be a leader? Discuss? 6mks
72.
Discuss the conflict between Kabito
and Mulili? 6mks
73.
Discuss the mood and tone of
the play in the exposition of the play’s plot? 5mks
74.
Describe and explain two plot
devices used in the play? 10mks
75.
List two instances in the play
which showed that Boss was dictatorial? 2mks
76.
Write a retelling of events in
the play of not more than 300 words? 16mks
77.
What was the name of Boss’s
wife? 1mk
78.
Why did Mosese object to taking
part in the play that was to be staged for the visiting head of state? 1mk
79.
Who are the play’s antagonists?
Discuss? 10mk
80.
Who are the play’s
protagonists? Discuss? 10mks
81.
Discuss the time period in
which the play takes place? 5mks
82.
What transformational change
does Boss go through after the play that was to be acted for the visiting head
of state? 3mks
83.
What type of setting has been
used in the play? Explain? 6mks
84.
List all the minor characters
in the play and discuss their role in the development of the play’s plot? 10mks
85.
List two reasons why the
university students were demonstrating? 2mks
86.
Discuss the importance of
tradition to Doga and Nina as portrayed in the play? 3mks
87.
Jusper clearly established as the play’s
protagonist. Discuss why you think this statement is true? 4mks
88.
Describe the character traits
of Tumbo? 10mks
89.
Giving examples from the play,
discuss the qualities that a leader should not have? 10mks
90.
Discuss instances in the play
which showed that Tumbo and Boss were corrupt? 6mks
91.
How does the setting of the
play affect the development of the following characters? 16mks
a)
Boss
b)
Mulili
c)
Jusper
d)
Mosese
92.
Name two types of conflict
revealed in the play? Cite examples and explain the cause of the conflict and
how it was resolved? 8mks
93.
Discuss the role of jusper in
the development of the play’s plot? 20mks
94.
Describe the mood of Tumbo
while he was in Regina’s house? 2mks
95.
Describe the function of the
literary device ‘backstory’ as used in the play? 5mks
96.
Discuss the positive and
negative components of change as reflected in the play? 10mks
97.
How universal are the themes in
the play? 2mks
98.
Describe the setting of the
play? 5mks
99.
What excuse does Tumbo gives
when he realizes that the play was part of a coup? 1mk
100.
Define the term foreshadowing?
What two events in the play have been foreshadowed? 3mks
PART
2
1.
Discuss how the following
themes have been developed in the play? 20mks
a)
Traditions
b)
Civil disobedience
c)
Nepotism
d)
Betrayal
2.
Define and find examples of the
following literary devices as used in the play? 12mks
a)
Premonition
b)
Flashback
c)
Rhetorical question
d)
Metaphor
e)
Backstory
f)
Nemesis
3.
Describe one incident or
exchange in the play which demonstrates the following themes? 5mks
a)
Tradition
b)
Arguments
c)
Persuasion
d)
Sexual harassment
e)
Injustice
4.
Why was Jusper sacked by his
fellow students from the post of organising secretary of the university
students union?
5.
What was the reason why Doga
filled Adika’s cracked grave with soil? 1mk
6.
In what ways was Jere different
from Askari? Discuss? 4mks
7.
Discuss the character traits of
Mulili? 20mks
8.
Compare and contrast the
attitude of Doga and Jere towards Mulili? 6mks
9.
Describe Boss and Tumbo’s
attitude towards the university students? 3mks
10.
Name two events in the play
which led to demonstrations by the university students? 2mks
11.
How does Mulili betray Boss?
Discuss? 4mks
12.
Name and give examples of
rhetorical devices that have been used in the play? 6mks
13.
How is suspense brought out in
the play? 5mks
14.
How much money was set aside to
finance the play writing competition? What amount was jusper going to get if
the play succeeded? 2mks
15.
What does the end of the play
tell about the future of the people of Kafira? 2mks
16.
Describe the mood of Tumbo
after learning how boss had treated Regina? 1mk
17.
Describe two important
decisions made by the following characters and explain why it was important in
the play’s plot? 6mks
a)
Mosese
b)
Jusper
c)
Jere
18.
Discuss the events that
happened after the death of Adika which changed the play’s plot? 4mks
19.
Give three reasons why you
think the play is a fiction? 3mks
20.
Give three examples of plot
devices that have been used in the play? 3mks
21.
Describe the mood of the play at
the beginning and at the end? 6mks
22.
Define the term flashback and
show how it enhances the understanding of the main conflict in the play? 5mks
23.
What contribution does Mosese
makes towards resolving the main conflict in the play? 4mks
24.
Describe and show instances in
the play where verbal irony has been used? 5mks
25.
Compare and contrast the
character traits of the following characters? 20mks
a)
Jusper and Regina
b)
Mulili and Boss
c)
Jere and Mosese
26.
Describe Mulili’s role in the
development of the play’s plot? 10mks
27.
Describe Mosese’s role in the
development of the play’s plot? 10mks
28.
Describe the conflict that
Mosese faced in the play? 6mks
29.
Is the setting of the play
described in full or implied? Explain? 4mks
30.
Write a brief summary of act
one of the play? 12mks
31.
Write a short character sketch
of three of the major characters in the play? 15mks
32.
What kind of transformation
does Mulili undergoes at the end of the play? Explain? 4mks
33.
Discuss the theme of Death and
Murder as portrayed in the play? 12mks
34.
Why did Mosese changed his name
from Nicodemus to Mosese wa tonga? 1mk
35.
What role does the death of Adika
help in the development of the plot? 6mks
36.
Discuss how the following
conflicts in the play started and how they were resolved? 10mks
a)
Kabito vs. Mulili
b)
Jere vs. Mulili
c)
Boss vs. Society
d)
Jere vs. Askari
37.
What change does Jere
experiences when he was sent away to his sub-location to restore peace? 3mks
38.
In the play who was Chagaga and
what role does he play in the development of the play’s plot? 5mks
39.
Discuss the theme of Vengeance
as portrayed in the play? 8mks
40.
Describe the relationship between
Askari and Mosese and compare it to the relationship between Jere and askari?
6mks
41.
How would you describe Regina
and Tumbo’s relationship before and after Regina’s visit to boss’s palace? 4mks
42.
Give a short detail of events
that led to the death of Kabito? 4mks
43.
To what extent does Tumbo
influences Jusper to take part in the play? 3mks
44.
What mood is created between
the conversation between Kabito and Mulili? Explain? 6mks
45.
What values does the author of
the play seem to promote? Explain? 4mks
46.
Discuss the ways in which the
author of the play has developed Mulili? Cite examples from the play? 12mks
47.
Write a 300 word synopsis of
the play? 10mks
48.
With evidence from the play,
state Doga’s feelings towards his son Jusper? 2mks
49.
What mood is created by the
characters in the opening of the play? Explain? 6mks
50.
What two character traits does
Mulili share with jusper? 4mks
51.
What did Boss’s white hair
symbolized according to what he said? 1mk
52.
Give two instances in the play
where dramatic irony has been used as a literary device? 4mks
53.
Discuss the functions of the
following literary devices as used in the play? 12mks
a)
Flashback
b)
Satire
c)
Proverb
d)
Biblical allusion
54.
What evidence is there in the
play which showed that Boss was dictatorial? 2mks
55.
What character traits of Jusper
helped him to overcome conflicts within himself? 5mks
56.
What would you say is the tone
of the play when? 8mks
a)
Jere was arrested and thrown in
prison.
b)
When other committee members
heard about the death of kabito.
c)
When tumbo was in Regina’s
house.
d)
When boss realized that the
play was a conspiracy to overthrow him.
57.
Discuss how the play is an
allegory of post independent African states? 5mks
58.
How does boss shows himself as superior to the
other characters? 3mks
59.
How did Mosese react when he
learnt that Regina wanted to go and plead for his release? Why was he opposed
to that idea? 4mks
60.
How did the characters in the
play view Mulili? Discuss? 10mks
61.
Discuss the influence Mulili
had on the people of Kafira? Discuss? 6mks
62.
Describe the conflicts that
Mosese faced when he was arrested and imprisoned? 4mks
63.
What was the purpose of the
ceremony described in the exposition of the play? 2mks
64.
What reasons does Mosese give
to Jere concerning his opposition to Christianity? 2mks
65.
Describe the changes that took
place in Kafira after the take-over? How did the citizens felt about the
changes? Discuss? 10mks
66.
Discuss the political setup of Kafira?
10mks
67.
Discuss the nature of justice
in Kafira after the take-over? Cite examples from the play? 8mks
68.
Name two flat characters in the
play? 2mks
69.
Discuss what the following
characters symbolize as shown in the play?6mks
a)
Boss
b)
Mulili
c)
Jusper
70.
Discuss the tragic error of
Mulili that finally led to his downfall? 4mks
71.
How does Kabito contribute to
his demise? Discuss? 4mks
72.
Discuss the title of the play
with reference to the events taking part in the play? 20mks
73.
Discuss how the author of the
play has developed the characters? 20mks
74.
Discuss the reasons why you
think Jusper is a popular character? 3mks
75.
Compare and contrast the
character traits of Jere and Askari? Who between the two characters do you
think is well developed by the author? Discuss? 20mks
76.
What was the political
statement that emerged from the rioting university students? 2mks
77.
What actions does Mulili take
to show that he was a vengeful person? 2mks
78.
Discuss the tone of act one of
the play? 12mks
79.
Discuss how poetic justice has
been achieved by the author of the play? 6mks
80.
In what ways did Mulili show
that Boss was a corrupt leader? 3mks
81.
Discuss how the following
characters have misused their powers? 8mks
a)
Mulili
b)
Askari
c)
Boss
d)
Tumbo
82.
In the play Jusper can be said
to be a character who is economical with the truth? Why do you think this
statement is true? 5mks
83.
Discuss how Jusper is a source
of irony in the play? 6mks
84.
What actions does Jusper take
to show that he was a vengeful person? 2mks
85.
Discuss Jusper’s attitude
towards Tumbo? 4mks
86.
What was Jusper’s position in
the university students union? 1mk
87.
With evidence from the play,
show how the following characters have been betrayed? 6mks
a)
Mosese
b)
Boss
c)
Tumbo
88.
Discuss how sycophancy has been
illustrated by the following characters in the play? 4mks
89.
Discuss four instances of human
rights abuse as shown in the play? 4mks
90.
Discuss the rising action of
the play’s plot? 5mks
91.
How does the setting of the
play contribute to the conflicts in the play? 6mks
92.
Discuss the accomplishments of
the following characters as shown in the play?
a)
Jusper
b)
Mosese
c)
Mulili
93.
Discuss Mosese’s attitude
towards Boss? 3mks
94.
How do the following characters
contribute to the development of the play’s plot? 12mks
a)
Doga
b)
Mosese
c)
Mulili
d)
Kabito
95.
The play written by jusper was
a ploy to overthrow Boss’s government. Why do you think this statement is true?
Discuss? 6mks
96.
Identify the use of proverbs in
the play and discuss their functions? 10mks
97.
Discuss how suspense has been
achieved at the end of the play? 3mks
98.
What is the relevance of the
song sung by Doga and Nina in the play? What type of song did they sing? Why
was it ironical that they sang the song? 5mks
99.
Describe the tone of the play
during the committee meeting that was tasked with the entertainment of the
visiting head of state? 4mks
100.
What impression do you get from
Doga and Nina conversation in the beginning of the play? 4mks
101.
Identify instances of corruption
in the play? 3mks
102.
How does the death of Adika
bring change to Kafira? Discuss? 5mks
103.
Discuss Boss’s attitude towards
the citizens of Kafira? 2mks
104.
Describe how greed has been
illustrated by the following characters in the play? 8mks
a)
Kabito
b)
Mulili
c)
Nicodemo
d)
Tumbo
105.
How does the death of Adika affect
the following characters? Discuss? 9mks
a)
Mosese
b)
Jusper
c)
Nina
106.
What reasons does Jere give to
Mosese to persuade him to take part in the play? 2mks
107.
What three events in the play
triggered civil disobedience and riots in Kafira? 3mks
108.
Why did Mulili call Jere a
woman? Was he justified to call him that? What character traits of Mulili are
shown by his comments on Jere? 4mks
109.
Discuss how fatal flaw has been
achieved in the play as a literary device? 4mks
110.
How many prisoners were going
to be released if the play that was to be performed for the visitor was a
success? 1mk
111.
Why was Mosese opposed to the
idea of his sister going to plead so that he can be pardoned? 1mk
112.
Discuss how nepotism has been
shown by Boss? 2mks
113.
Compare and contrast the
character traits of Nina and Regina? 10mks
114.
Describe one incident or
exchange which demonstrate the following themes? 5mks
a)
Nepotism
b)
Corruption
c)
Fear
d)
Misfortune
e)
Persuasion
115.
Show instances in the play
where Mulili disrespected other characters? 3mks
116.
How does the relationship
between Jusper and Tumbo change in the play? What brings about the change in
their relationship? 3mks
117.
Discuss ways in which the
author of the play has developed the tone of the play? 10mks
118.
Cite two instances in the play which
showed that Tumbo was a sympathetic character? 2mks
119.
Give two examples of similes
used in the play? 2mks
120.
Compare and contrast the
problems facing Kafira and those of post-colonial African states? 5mks
121.
Cite evidence in the play which
suggests that Boss and Mulili are the play’s antagonists? 8mks
122.
Define the term climax?
Describe the climax of the play and the characters who help develop the play’s
climax? 6mks
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