A GRAIN OF WHEAT
3.1 [Kihika is captured.]
3.1.1 Explain why ‘a price was put on his head’ (line 1). (2)
3.1.2 Refer to line 4: ‘A year later … the Kinenie Forest’
(a) Who betrays Kihika? (1)
(b) Explain why this person betrays Kihika. (2)
3.1.3 Write down FOUR character traits of Kihika. (4)
3.1.4 In lines 8–12 Kihika is tortured (‘Kihika was tortured … would not speak’).
(a) Why is Kihika tortured? Use your OWN words. (1)
(b) Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (3.1.4(b)) in the ANSWER BOOK.
Kihika’s torture can best be described as …
A mild.
B good.
C bad.
D barbaric. (1)
3.1.5 The people of Thabai are forced to come and see Kihika’s body ‘dangling on the tree’ (lines 16–17).
(a) What is the officials’ goal in doing this? (1)
(b) Do the officials succeed in their goal? Give reasons for your answer. (2)
3.1.6 Refer to the novel as a whole. Do you think the Kenyan people can be admired in their fight for freedom? Discuss your view. (4)
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3.2 [Karanja is leaving Thabai.]
3.2.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the name in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–E) next to the question number (3.2.1(a)–3.2.1(d)) in the ANSWER BOOK.
3.2.2 Why does Karanja leave Thabai? State TWO points. (2)
3.2.3 Refer to lines 7–13: ‘His heart beat … of his existence.’
(a) Explain why the following statement is TRUE:
Karanja is obviously in love with Mumbi. (1)
(b) Quote no more than FIVE consecutive words from the extract to support your answer to QUESTION 3.2.3(a). (1)
3.2.4 What is the relationship between Karanja and Mumbi? (1)
3.2.5 What is being celebrated when Gikonyo falls (line 11)? (1)
3.2.6 Identify and explain ONE theme of the novel evident in this extract. (3)
3.2.7 Do you think Mumbi and Gikonyo are victims of their
circumstances? Discuss your view. (4)
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