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2024 CLUSTER EXAMS
101/3 ENGLISH PAPER 3
( creative compositions & essays based on set texts
)

Name: ………………………………………….…… Index No: …………………….

School: …………………………………………………………………………………….......

Stream: ………………Candidate’s Signature: ……….……….... Date: ………………

Instructions to candidates
(a) Write your name, index number and name of your school in the spaces provided above.
(b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above.
(c) Answer three questions only.
(d) Question 1 and 2 are compulsory.
(e) In question 3 choose only one of the optional set texts you have prepared on.
(f) Where a candidate presents more than one optional set text, only the first one to appear will be marked.
(g) Each of your essays must not exceed 450 words.
(h) All your answers must be written in the spaces provided.
(i) This paper consists of 16 printed pages. Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain
that all the pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing.
(j) Candidates must answer the questions in English.

For Examiner’s Use Only

Section Maximum Candidate’s Score


Score

1 20

2 20

3 20

Total 60

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1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (COMPULSORY) (20 marks)

Either

a. Write a composition beginning: It all began like an uneventful day; yet how wrong I was!

OR

b. Write a composition to illustrate the saying: When the deal is too good, think twice.
2. The Compulsory Set Text (The Samaritan) (20 marks)

Citizens have a role of voting in men and women of honor. When they elect selfish leaders, they end up
suffering. Write an essay to qualify this claim basing your illustrations on John Lara’s The Samaritan.

3. OPTIONAL SET TEXTS

Either:

a) The short story: A silent song and other stories (Edited by Godwin Siundu)

When we carry ourselves with dignity, we earn respect from those around us. Drawing specific illustrations
from pather’s story, ‘Ninema’, write an essay to show the truth of this statement.

OR

b) Drama: Parliament of owls (Adipo Sidang)

In most African countries, misuse of authority is a wide spread occurrence. Validate this statement by
focusing your argument on (Adipo Sidang’s) play ‘Parliament of owls’.

OR

c) The Novel: An Artist of the Floating World. (Kazuo Ishiguro).

“Drawing illustrations from the life of Masuji Ono in Ishiguro’s An Artist of the Floating World, write
an essay to show why mentorship is important in career development.

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1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (20 marks)

Either
a) Write a composition ending with the sentence.
Write a composition beginning with the following. “I knew it was going to
be a promising day when………………”
.
Or

b) Write a composition on the following statement: -


Technological advancement has impacted positively on this society.

2. COMPULSORY SET TEXT The Play; The Samaritan by John Lava.


(20 MARKS)
Leaders and citizens who engage in wrong doing cannot escape from the
consequences of their actions however long it takes. With close reference to John
Lara‟s , The Samaritan, write an essay to support this assertion.

3. THE OPTIONAL SET TEXTS. (20 MARKS)


Answer any one of the following questions.

a) Godwin Siundu (Ed), A Silent Song and Other Stories

„Poor upbringing negatively impacts a child‟s growth, development and


overall welfare.‟ Drawing illustrations from Charles Mugoshi‟s “The Sins
of the Fathers” write an essay to support this statement.

b) The Novel K. Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating World.


A community is defined by its Culture and traditions. Drawing illustrations
from K. Ishiguro‟s novel, An Artist of the Floating World, write a
composition to justify this statement.

c) The Play, Adipo Sidang‟, Parliament of owls.

Using illustrations from Adipo Sidang‟ play „Parliament of Owls‟, Discuss


how the theme of oppression has been highlighted and its similarity to our
leadership today.

1
Answer three questions only
1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (COMPULSORY) (20 MARKS)

EITHER

(a) Write a composition beginning with the following words


I woke up on Christmas day feeling excited.
OR
(b) Write a composition on the negative effect of social media and explain how the youth can avoid
its negative aspects.
2. PLAY, THE SAMARITAN By John Lara (20 MARKS)
(a) Bad leaders will not escape punishment due to their evil deeds. Using illustrations from John
Lara’s The Samaritan, write an essay to support this statement.
(b) Standing firm in doing what is right yields good results. Using Nicole, in John Lara’s, The
Samaritan, write an essay in support of this statement.
3. EITHER
(a) The short story ( A Silent Song and Other Stories)
I. Some people can misuse the power in their hands and en up regretting when they lose
it.With close reference to Naguib Mahfouz’s story A Man of Awesome Power write an
essay to justify this statement. (20 marks)

OR

II. Drawing illustrations from Meja Mwangi’s, An Incident in the Park, write an essay to
discuss the problems of urbanization. (20 marks)

OR

(b) Drama –Adipo Sidang’-Parliament of Owls.


Choices have consequences. With relevant examples from Sidang’s Parliament of Owls,
discuss the validity of this statement. (20 marks)

OR

(c) The novel-Kazuo Ishiguro. An Artist of the Floating World


War causes many negative results. Drawing examples from Ishiguro’s An Artist of The
Floating World, write an essay to show the truth of this statement. (20 marks)

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Imaginative Composition (COMPULSORY) (20 marks)
Either

a) Write a composition that has the following words: friends, police, court, jail.
Or

b) Write a composition on the following statement: “Technological advancement has


impacted negatively on the society, especially the youth.”

1. Compulsory text ‘The Samaritan’ by John Lara (20 marks)

Change can be initiated through the effort of ordinary citizens. Closely referring to Nicole in The

Samaritan by John Lara, write an essay to support this statement.

2. Optional texts

a) The Novel: Kazuo Ishuguro, an Artist of the Floating World. (20marks)


War is a social evil that should be avoided at all costs owing to its adverse consequences.
Validate the statement referring to Kazuo Ishuguro’s novel An Artist of the Floating
World.
or
(b) The Short Stories Godwin Shiundu, ‘A silent Song and other stories’ (20marks)

In a society today, some people who have power end up abusing it " Drawing illustration's from

Naquib Mahfouz A man of Awesome Powers, justify the above statement.

or

c) Parliament of owls by Adipo Sidang’ (20 marks)

Discuss how Adipo Sidang’ has addressed oppression in the play ‘Parliament of Owls’ .

1
Answer three questions only.

1. Imaginative Composition (Compulsory) (20 marks)


Either
(a) Write an interesting story beginning with:

I had not thought it was such a big problem until I got involved………
Or
(b) Imagine that you are the Minister of Environment. Discuss the measures you would take
to curb flooding in Kenyan urban areas.

2. The compulsory Set Text (20 marks)

John Lara, The Samaritan.

Immoral people try to hide their misdeeds but when the truth comes out, they face the
consequences of their actions. Write an essay in support of this statement making reference
to John Lara’s The Samaritan.

3. The Optional Set Texts. (20 marks)


Answer any one of the following three questions.
Either
(a) The short story
Godwin Siundu (Ed.), A Silent Song and Other Stories

When someone is given too much power, they can abuse their position. Write an essay in
support of this statement citing illustrations from “A Man of Awesome Power” by
Naguib Mahfouz.
Or
(b) The play
Adipo Sidang, Parliament of Owls

Nothing good comes easy. Write an essay in support of this statement making reference
to Adipo Sidang’s Parliament of Owls.
Q1: Imaginative Essay

a). Write a story beginning with the following statement, “Looking up at the sky, I knew everything
would be fine.”

or

b). Write a story illustrating the saying “Crime does not pay” (20mks)

Q2: Compulsory Text (20mks)

The Samaritan by John Lara


People who engage in wrongdoing cannot escape from the consequences of their actions.
Write an essay to support this claim basing your illustrations on John Lara’s The Samaritan.

Q3: Essay based on Optional Text

Answer any one question

3a) A Silent Song and Other Stories: “A Man of Awesome Power” by Naguib Mahfouz (20 mks)

“When one is given power, he/she should use it only for good but more often than not, people
use it for wrong purpose.” Support this statement basing your argument from Naguib Mahfouz’s
“A Man of Awesome Power”.

3b) Parliament of Owls by Adipo Sidana (20 mks)

Misuse of power is a common phenomenon in most African countries. Validate this statement
basing your arguments on the play Parliament of Owls.

3c) Artist of the Floating World by Kazoo Ishiguro. (20 mks)

Noriko’s marriage negotiations have been used as a means to reveal Ono’s past. Justify the
statement using illustrations from the novel Artist of the Floating World.
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1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION(COMPULSORY) ( 20mks)


Either
(a). Write a composition beginning with:
Visiting a children’s home was not my idea of spending my birthday, but I was determined to make
the day interesting.
Or
(b). Write a story to illustrate the proverb: A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
2. COMPULSORY SET TEXT (20mks)
John Lara, The samaritan
"Although John Lara's literary world is religious, many of his Characters are dishonest." Write an essay
showing how true this statement is, using John Lara's The Samaritan for your illustrations. (20 marks)
3. OPTIONAL TEXT (20mks)
Answer any one of the following three questions.
Either
(a). Drama
Adipo Sidang, parliament of owls
Life has a way of paying back our actions, whether good or bad. Justify this statement by referring to
the play parliament of owls by Adipo siding (20 marks)
or
(b). The Short Stories:
Godwin Siundu (ed), A Silent Song and Other Stories:
When one is given power, he/she should use it only for good but more often than not, people use it for
wrong purpose.” Support this statement basing your argument from Nagulb Mahfouz’s A man of
Awesome Power.
Or
(c) Novel
Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating World:
Intergenerational Conflicts are dominant in modern society. Basing your illustrations on An Artist of
The floating world, write an essay to validate this assertion.

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KCSE REPLICA 2 2023

1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION ( COMPULSORY) (20 marks)

Either

a) Write a composition ending:


‘…… from that day, whenever I see him my heart is filled with bitterness.’
Or
b) The use of the social media platform should be regulated. Write a composition for or against this
proposition.

2. THE COMPULSORY SET TEXT (20 marks)


John Lara, The samaritan
"Conflict in the society is unavoidable." Using John's Lara's play, The Samaritan, for examples,
write an essay to validate this assertion. (20 marks)
3. THE OPTIONAL SET TEXTS (20 marks)
Answer any one of the following three questions.
Either
a) DRAMA
Adipo Sidang, parliament of owls
Bad decisions adversely affect our lives. By referring to the play parliament of owls by
Adipo siding, how true is this statement? (20 marks)
Or
b) SHORT STORY
A silent Song and other Stories
In a society, fighting and war has far-reaching consequences, and thus it should be avoided
by any cost. Validate this statement basing your illustrations from Chimamanda Adichie’s
‘Ghosts’
Or
c) NOVEL
An Artist of the Floating World: Kazuo Ishiguro

To what extent does An Artist of the Floating World show that there is no pure form of art.

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KCSE REPLICA 3 2023

1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (COMPULSORY) (20 marks)

Either
a) Write a story beginning with the sentence: As I turned on the radio that evening, it was
evident that we had lost the battle that we seemingly thought that we had won.
Or
b) Write a composition to show the significance of teaching young people about mental health.

2. THE COMPULSORY TEXT (20 marks)

The Samaritan by John Lara


Nicole is, generally, an appealing character." With appropriate illustrations from The Samaritan
by John Lara, write an essay showing the truthfulness of this statement. (20 marks)
.

3. THE OPTIONAL SET TEXTS (20 marks)


Answer any one of the following three questions.
Either
(a) The Short Story

Godwin Siundu (ed), A Silent Song and Other Stories

Using specific examples from Ng’maryo’s story Ivory Bangles, write an essay to show that
defiance can be a costly affair.
Or
(b) Drama

Adipo Sidang, parliament of owls


Nothing good comes easy. Support the statement by closely referring to the play parliament of
owls by Adipo sidang(20 marks)

Or
(c) The Novel
Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating World
War has a way of affecting not only property but also people’s lives. Drawing examples from
the life of Masuji Ono in Ishiguro’s An Artist of the Floating World, write an essay to show
the truth of this statement.

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KCSE REPLICA 4 2023

1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (COMPULSORY) (20 marks)


Either
a) Write a story that ends with the following statement ... “that is when I realised that crime does not pay.
or
b) Discuss ways of curbing examination cheating in Kenya today.

2. COMPULSORY SET TEXT.


Samaritan, by John Lara (20 marks)
"The writer's society, just like any other world society, is riddled with betrayal." Using the play, The
Samaritan, by John Lara for references, write a composition justifying this statement. (20 marks)

3. OPTIONAL SET TEXTS (20 marks)


Answer any one of the following three questions.
EITHER
(a) Short story:
Godwin Siundu A Silent Song and Other Stories
People with admirable traits stand out. Basing your illustrations on Vrenika Pather's Ninema, write an
essay to validate this assertion.
Or
(b)Play:
PARLIAMENT OF OWLs by Adipo Sidang
How does “parliament of owls” by Adipo Sidang explore the concept of betrayal among its characters
(20mks)
Or
(c) Novel:
The Artist of the Floating World , Kazuo Ishiguro.
“The memory of the past can lead to a change of lifestyle. With illustrations from The Artist of the
Floating World Validate the above statement.

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1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION(COMPULSORY) (20MKS)


Either
a) Write a composition ending with the following statement:
............Given another chance I would have done things differently.

Or

b) Write a composition supporting or opposing this statement:

“Both boys and girls have equal rights to their parent’s property.”

2.THE COMPULSORY SET TEXT. (20MKS)

John Lara, The Samaritan,

"Corruption is an enemy of progress in the society." Making close reference to John Lara's The
Samaritan, write an essay in support of this conclusion. (20 marks)
3.THE OPTIONAL SET TEXTS. (20MKS)
Answer any one of the following three questions.
Either
a) The short story:
Godwin Siundu , A Silent Song and Other Stories.
Drawing illustrations from Meja Mwangi's an incident in the park, write an essay to discuss the
problems of urbanization

Or

The play:

b) Adipo Sidang, parliament of owls.

Explain how the playwright uses sycophancy as a tool to explore power dynamics in the play
“Parliament of Owls (20 marks)
Or

c) Novel

Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the floating world

Drawing illustrations from “artist of the floating world”, write an essay about the theme of loyalty

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Answer three questions only


1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (COMPULSORY) (20 marks)
Either

a) Write a story beginning:


It turned out that it was the best decision I ever made …

Or

b) Write a composition explaining how road accidents can be reduced in Kenya.

2. THE COMPULSORY SET TEXT (20 marks)


John Lara, The Samaritan

Standing firm in doing what is right yields good results. Using Nicole in John Lara's The
Samaritan, write an essay in support this statement.

3. THE OPTIONAL SET TEXTS (20 marks)


Answer any one of the following three questions.
Either

a) The Short Story


A Silent Song and other stories

Street life is sometimes the best home for people helpless in the hands of society. Support this
statement using illustrative facts from the A Silent Song by Leonard Kibera.
Or

b) Drama
Adipo Sidang, parliament of owls

What does “parliament of owls” suggest about the cyclical nature of revolution and societal
change?

Or

c) The Novel
Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating World

Parenting is an intricate affair. Some People are accused of being bad parents, while others are
good. Basing your argument on An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro, write an essay
to ascertain this.

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KCSE REPLICA 7 2023

1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (COMPULSORY) (20mks)


Either
a) Write a composition ending with the following statement
… a final look at her made me realize that choices have consequences.
Or
b) Write a composition expressing the validity of the saying, ‘Let the sleeping dog lie.’
2. THE COMPULSORY SETBOOK (20 Marks)
John Lara, The Samaritan.
Citizens have a role of voting in men and women of honour. When they elect selfish leaders, they end
up suffering themselves. Write an essay in support of this claim basing your illustrations on John Lara's
The Samaritan.
3. OPTIONAL SET BOOK (20 Marks)
Answer any one of the following three questions.
Either
a. Drama
Adipo Sidang, parliament of owls
Explain how the playwright address issues of prejudice and bias in the play parliament of owls

Or

b. The Short Story


Godwin Siundu, A Silent Song and Other Stories
‘Misuse of power leads to regret.’ Write an essay in support of this assertion using illustrations from A
Man of Awesome Power by Naguib Mahfouz.
Or
c. The Novel

Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating World

'Sometimes intentions become part of self-delusion" With close reference from the Novel Artist of the
Floating world, show the truth of this statement. Masuji Ono places a great deal of weight on his
intentions as he reflects on his past.

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KCSE REPLICA 8 2023

1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (COMPULSORY) (20marks)


Either
Write a composition ending with the following statement
a) ……….a final look at her made me realize that choices have consequences.
Or
b) Write a composition expressing the validity of the saying: Let sleeping dogs lie.
2. NOVEL (COMPULSORY)
John Lara, The samaritan (20 marks)
Immoral people try to hide their misdeeds but when the truth comes out, they face the consequences of
their actions. Making reference to John Lara's The Samaritan, write an essay to support this statement.
3. OPTIONAL SET TEXT (20 marks)
Answer any one of the following three questions.
Either
a) Short-story
The Short Stories:
“A Silent Song and Other Stories: Godwin Siundu (ed)
Marriage is a valued cultural and religious practice in most African communities. Using relevant
illustrations from The Truly Married Woman by Abioseh Nicol, write an essay in support of this
statement.
Or
b) Drama
Adipo Sidang, parliament of owls
How does Adipo Sidang’s “parliament of owls” shed light on the intersectionality of cruelty and
oppression, particularly in relation to marginalized communities(20mks)
Or
c) The novel
Kazuo Ishiguro ,Artist of the Floating World
The past can be bizarre, threateningly spilling into the present and the future. To avert tragedy,
sufficient personal effort must be inculcated for a gratifying future. With illustrations from An Artist of
the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro, write an essay to demonstrate this.

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KCSE REPLICA 9 2023


1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (COMPULSORY) (20mks)
Either
a) Write a composition beginning with
It all started as a rumor but no one in the family took it seriously until…
or
b) Argue out the belief that ‘If devolution has to succeed the youth have to be involved’

2. THE COMPULSORY SET TEXT (20mks)


John Lara, The Samaritan
Selfish leaders create many problems that affect citizens. Making reference to John Lara’s The
Samaritan, write an essay to support this statement.

3. THE OPTIONAL SET TEXT. (20mks)


Answer any one of the following three questions.
Either
a) The novel:

Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating World


Worthiness Is a Matter of Constantly Shifting Perception" Using evidence from The Novel Artist of the
floating world , show the truth of this statement.

OR
b) The Short Stories:
“A Silent Song and Other Stories: Godwin Siundu (ed)
Fraud and bribery has ruined the society and world we live in today.Using illustrations from Kevin
Badeosigh's Cheque mate support this statement.
OR
c) Drama:
Adipo Sidang, parliament of owls
Discuss how the play “parliament of owls” convey the struggles of marginalized individuals and the
fight for social justice.

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KCSE REPLICA 10 2023

1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (COMPULSORY) (20mks)


Either
a) Write a composition with the ending: ….this experience taught me to give is more blessed than
to receive.
Or
b) Write an argumentative composition in support of herbal medicine.
2. THE COMPULSORY TEXT. (20mks)
John Lara, The Samaritan.
People who engage in wrongdoing cannot escape from the consequences of their actions. Write an
essay to support this claim basing your illustrations on John Lara’s The Samaritan.

3. THE OPTIONAL SET TEXTS. (20mks)


Answer any one of the following three questions.
Either
a) The Short Stories:
“A Silent Song and Other Stories: Godwin Siundu (ed)
Failure to heed advice result to consequences. Discuss the truth of this statement based on ivory of
bangles by Eric Ng'amaryo
Or
b) Drama
Adipo sidang ,parliament of owls
How does Adipo sidang use the play “parliament of owls” to critique the societal expectations placed
on individuals based on their gender (20mks)
Or
c) The Novel
Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating World
The central storyline of the novel, or at least of its more linear portions, revolves completely around
an engagement. Discuss this statement basing your illustrations from the novel an Artist of the
floating world

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KCSE REPLICA 11

1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION {COMPULSORY} (20mks)


Either
a) Write a composition ending with the words: The events of the previous day left me challenged to
begin a new life.
or
b) Write a composition entitled “Love conquers all”.
2. COMPULSORY SET TEXT (20mks)

John Lara, The Samaritan


Those who unite only for selfish reasons are bound to fail. Making reference to John Lara’s The
Samaritan, write an essay to support this statement.

3. OPTIONAL SET TEXT (20mks)


Answer any one of the following three questions.
Either
a) Drama
parliament of owls ,Adipo Sidang
Hypocrisy is the practice of expressing feelings, beliefs or virtues one does not hold or possess. Justify
this statement by closely referring to parliament of owls by Adipo Sidang (20mks)
Or
b) The Short Stories:
A Silent Song and Other Stories: Godwin Siundu (ed)
People in the society use pretence as a tool to portray a perticular image. Discuss this claim based on
Abioseh Nical's The Trury married woman.
Or
c) The Novel
Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating World
The teachers in “An Artist of the Floating World” have a passionate, paradoxical relationship to their
most gifted students. Discuss

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1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (COMPULSORY) (20mks)


Either
a. Write a story to illustrate the saying;
After a storm comes a calm.
Or
b. Write a composition for or against this proposition. The use of social media platform should be
regulated.
2. COMPULSORY TEXT. (20mks)
John Lara, The samaritan
Change can be initiated through the effort of ordinary citizens. Closely referring to Nicole in The
Samaritan by John Lara, write an essay to support this statement..
3. OPTIONAL SET-TEXTS (20mks)
Answer any one of the following three questions.
Either
a) The Short Stories:
A Silent Song and Other Stories: Godwin Siundu (ed)
People living on the streets apply wisdom in order to survive the difficult conditions. Write an essay to
qualify this statement citing illustrations from Rem'y Ngamije’s the Neighbourhood Watch.
Or
b. Drama.
parliament of owls, Adipo sidang
Explore the different manifestations of ccunningness depicted in the play “parliament of owls” by
Adipo sidang and discuss their impact on the overall plot( 20mks)
Or
c) The Novel
Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating World
Write an essay to discuss the theme of grief from kazuo Ishiguro's novel " An artist of the floating
world "

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1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION. (COMPULSORY) (20MARKS)


Either
a) Write a story ending with: . . .I wish things did not end like this.
OR
b) Write a story to illustrate the saying: ‘Pride comes before a fall.’

2. COMPULSORY SET TEXT: (20MARKS)

John Lara, The Samaritan.

Using public funds to enrich oneself cannot bring true happiness. Write an essay in support of this
statement, citing illustrations from John Lara's The Samaritan.

3. OPTIONAL SET-TEXTS (20MARKS)


Answer any one of the following three questions.

Either

a) Drama
parliament of owls, Adipo sidang
Misuse of power is a common phenomenon in most African.validate this statement basing your
arguments on the play “parliament of owls" by Adipo sidang (20 marks)
Or
b) The Short Stories:
“A Silent Song and Other Stories: Godwin Siundu (ed)
People with admirable traits stand out. Basing your illustrations on Vrenika Pather's Ninema,
write an essay to validate this assertion.
Or
c) The Novel
Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating World
"political turmoil leads to imperialism among citizens." Basing your argument on ono in Artist
of floating world , validate this statement.

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1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (COMPULSORY) (20MRKS)


Either
a) Write a composition ending with…………………………..”If I was given another chance, I
would do things differently.”
or
b) Write an essay on the role of the youth in curbing the covid-19 rising cases.

2. THE COMPULSORY SET TEXT (20 MARKS)


The Samaritan, John Lara
Corruption molds suspicious leaders who will always work towards escaping punishment rather than
working towards the progress of their nations. Using illustrations from The Samaritan by John Lara,
write a composition.

3. OPTIONAL SET-TEXTS (20MARKS)


Answer any one of the following three questions.

Either

a) Drama
Adipo Sidang, parliament of owls
Discuss how Adipo Sidang' has addressed oppression in the "parliament of Owls."
Or
b) The Short Stories:
“A Silent Song and Other Stories: Godwin Siundu (ed)
Lack of sound judgement results to regrets. Making refence to A man of awesome power,
justify this claim
Or
c) The Novel
Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating World
Women are an indispensable part of society. Write a composition to support this with evidence
from An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro. (20mks)

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1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (COMPULSORY) (20mks)


Either
(a) Write a story that ends with the following sentence.
I never believed that I would see Kisali again.
Or
(b) Write a composition explaining what Kenyan youths can do to help in the fight against
corruption.
2. THE COMPULSORY SET TEXT (20mks)
Henry R. Ole Kulet, Blossoms of the Savannah,

“Girls are like helpless children in the hands of amorous men who live in moral sewers.” Support this
statement using illustrative facts from the Novel, “Blossoms of the Savannah.”
3. OPTIONAL SET-TEXTS (20mks)
Answer any one of the following three questions.
Either
a) Drama
Adipo Sidang, parliament of owls.
Discuss the use of foreshadowing and flashback as brought out in the play parliament of owls by
Adipo sidang
Or
b) The Short Stories:
“A Silent Song and Other Stories: Godwin Siundu (ed)
Write an essay to show the relevance of the tittle "Silent song” by Leonard Kibera.
Or
c) The Novel
Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating World
An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro is a book about culture and tradition. While
some traditions are a community affair in entirety, others are confined to a specific group. Write
an essay to confirm this.

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