Eng Top Schools Pp3 2024
Eng Top Schools Pp3 2024
Eng Top Schools Pp3 2024
School: …………………………………………………………………………………….......
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.
1 20
2 20
3 20
Total 60
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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.
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
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
“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
1
Answer three questions only
1. IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITION (COMPULSORY) (20 MARKS)
EITHER
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
OR
a) Write a composition that has the following words: friends, police, court, jail.
Or
Change can be initiated through the effort of ordinary citizens. Closely referring to Nicole in The
2. Optional texts
In a society today, some people who have power end up abusing it " Drawing illustration's from
or
Discuss how Adipo Sidang’ has addressed oppression in the play ‘Parliament of Owls’ .
1
Answer three questions only.
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.
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.
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)
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”.
Misuse of power is a common phenomenon in most African countries. Validate this statement
basing your arguments on the play Parliament of Owls.
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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To what extent does An Artist of the Floating World show that there is no pure form of art.
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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.
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
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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“Both boys and girls have equal rights to their parent’s property.”
"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:
Explain how the playwright uses sycophancy as a tool to explore power dynamics in the play
“Parliament of Owls (20 marks)
Or
c) Novel
Drawing illustrations from “artist of the floating world”, write an essay about the theme of loyalty
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Or
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.
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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Or
'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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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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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.
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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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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“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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