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Kenyan Musical Instruments

Listen to music that uses Kenyan musical instruments.

African Culture

Research the culture of Africa, especially Kenya, before the Europeans claimed lands. Write a few paragraphs discussing how imperialism affected African culture.

Author Interview

Write ten questions that you would ask the author if you could interview him.

Map It

Create a map of places mentioned in the novel.

Kenyan Foods

Make a list of foods that would have been common for poor characters in the novel to eat.

Wariinga

Draw a picture of Wariinga in native dress.

Further Reading

Read another book written by Ngugi wa Thiong'o.

Biography

Research Ngugi wa Thiong'o's life and write a short biography.

Devil on the Cross: The Movie

Imagine that you are the director of a movie based on the novel. List the actors and actresses you would choose to play the main characters.

Book Review

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