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Alt 100:East Africa Prose And Fiction Question Paper

Alt 100:East Africa Prose And Fiction

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2012

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A Constituent College of Kenyatta University
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR
2
ND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION (ARTS) AND BACHELOR OF ARTS

COURSE CODE: ALT 200: EASTERN AFRICAN PROSE FICTION

END OF SEMESTER I DURATION: 3 HRS
DAY/TIME: FRIDAY 8.00AM – 11.00AM DATE: 25.11.2011-GS3
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question One and any other Two
Question One
In his “Aspects of the Novel” Muchugu Kiiru argues that the novelist from East Africa
wrii0tes for this people. Respond to this argument. (30marks)
Question Two
Using illustrations, discuss the major concerns addressed by Meja Mwangi in the
Cockroach Dance. (20marks)
Question Three
With illustrations from Fatma Conteth?s story „A letter to my sisters?, show how traditions
have been used to oppress women.
Question Four
„A Mercedes Funeral? is given an edge by its satirically sharp rather than grim humour.
Discuss this statement in light of the objects of Ngugi?s satire in the story. (20marks)
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Question Five
Ajaiyi became more of a critical thinker after his encounter with the witchdoctor.
Discuss. (20marks)

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