The Pauper – by Richard Ntiru - Questions from Mrs. Rahab Ogega of Longonot Secondary

1. Who is a pauper?
2. Who and what is this poem talking about?
3. Identify use of rhyme in this poem
4. What is the pauper’s living condition
5. How do different people react to the pauper

The Kraal – Stella Ngathu - questions from Mrs.Rahab Ogega of Longonot Secondary

1. Find out what a Kraal is – a Kraal fence
2. What four things does the Kraal fence hide?
3. Identify any two stylistic devices used in this poem

Maji Maji - Questions from Ms. Anne Gitahi of Maai Mahiu Secondary

1. What historical event does the poem allude to?

2. Who is the persona and what connection does he have to the event?

3. What is the implication of the following line: "They fired bullets; not water, no not water"

4. What is the tone of the poem? Identify words that bring out the tone.

5. Explain the meaning fo the following lines:
'The Germans came and went
And for many long years
No drums beat again'

I met a Thief - questions from Ms. Anne Gitahi (Maai Mahiu Secondary)

1. Who is the person in the poem

2. Explain the use of imagery in the poem

3. How appropriate is the title of the poem?

4. In your own words, explain what the poem is talking about.

5. How can one enhance the recitation of this poem?