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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Karega write?

2. Where is Kaega taken to be disciplined?

3. Who is the father of Wanja's child?

4. Why does Jospeh think it is strange that Chui died?

5. Who uges everyone to go home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Petals of Blood is written in the third person. Why do you think Thiongo chose to write the story in the third person? How do you think the meaning of the story would have changed if it were written in the first person? What difference does it make to the story that Thiongo is one of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Thiongo's life. In what way do you think his life and personality are reflected in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Write a 500-word essay about one of the following:

1) KSO

2) Mau Mau

3) The Trans Africa Road

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