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THE SAMARITAN EXCERPTS s1
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Ted: (Looking at Justice Jaden)Can such online allegations form a strong basis for prosecution
and conviction?
Jaden: (Adjusting his eyeglasses) Yes, they can; provided there are valid documents supporting
the allegations.
Bembe: (Throwing his hands in the air) I think we have no choice other than ban that thing
within Maracas Municipality! The Municipal Council needs to pass a by-law to that
effect urgently. I will enforce it immediately!
Jaden: (Adjusting his eyeglasses and then his tie) I think we need to be careful and strategic.
On what basis do you ban it? And how can you police the use of mobile phones to ensure
the ban is effective?
Seymour: We can think creatively about that. For example, we can claim that municipal
authorities are concerned that suspect Apps, particularly spy Apps, are finding
their way into our municipality. This may lead to theft of confidential
information such as bank account details. We can also cite issues of cyberbullying
and the sharing of pornographic materials in schools.
(Extracted by Mwalimu Consultancy Ltd. Tel 0746 222 000)
QUESTIONS
a)What is Seymour referring to at the beginning of the excerpt ? (2mks)
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d)Discuss one character trait of Seymour and one character trait of Mossi as presented in this
excerpt. (4mks)
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e)From your knowledge of the rest of the play, what two things does Mossi suggest could be done
to control the use of the Samaritan App? (2mks)
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f) From your knowledge of the rest of the play , briefly explain the origin of the Samaritan App.
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g) Explain the meaning of the following words and phrases as used in the excerpt (5mks)
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QUESTIONS
(a) Briefly explain what happens just before the events in the excerpt. (3 marks)
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(b) What does Hon. Seymour imply when he says they need to mobilise enough money, if
necessary, enough for dealing in other ways with those who insist on pursuing them? (2 marks)
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(c) Identify with appropriate illustrations two character traits of Hon. Seymour brought out in the
excerpt. (4 marks)
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(d) (i) I doubt whether restitution is a good idea. (Rewrite in the reported speech) (1 mark)
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(iii) We just need to do some reallocation of budget line items. (Rewrite in the passive) (1 mark)
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(e) Discuss two thematic concerns of the writer raised in the excerpt. (4 marks)
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(f) Pick out and illustrate two stylistic devices used in the excerpt. (4 marks)
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(g) Explain the meanings of the following words used in the excerpt. (3 marks)
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(h) Briefly explain what happens shortly after the events in the excerpt. (2 marks)
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QUESTIONS
(a) Briefly recount the events leading to this excerpt. (2 marks)
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(b) Why does Hor. Ted doubt the brutal young man who disrupted their morning meeting to discuss
the Mayor's ouster were just hooligans? (2 marks)
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(c) Discuss two character traits of Hon. Seymour and one of Ted brought out in the excerpt. (6
marks)
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(e) Single out and illustrate two features of style employed in the excerpt. (4marks)
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(f) (i) I never thought you would ever come to a stop! (Rewrite beginning: How...) (1 mark)
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(iii) Yes, their organization and speed suggest there is more than meets the eye. (Write replacing
the underlined word with a phrasal verb. (1 mark)
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(g) Explain the meanings of the following words used in the excerpt. (3 marks)
• Ouster
• Whizzed
Go-getter
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QUESTIONS
(a) Place this excerpt in its immediate context. (4 marks)
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(b) What two character traits of Inspector Bembe and one of Mayor Mossi come out in the excerpt?
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(c) (i) Certainly the judge will not oblige. (Rewrite adding a question tag) (1mark)
(ii)Yes, in fact, we will get someone to steal the school generator and then pin it on her. (Rewrite
in the reported speech) (1 mark)
(iii) But we still need to figure out how to deal with The Samaritan. (Rewrite replacing phrasal
verb in bold with one word) (1 mark)
(iv) If she doesn't yield, I will visit her. (Rewrite replacing "if" with "unless") (1mark)
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(1) Explain the meanings of following words used in the excerpt. (4 marks)
Filter-
Allegiance's
Oblige
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Nicole:Mr. Inspector, when The Samaritan helps us fight environmental degradation by exposing
the culprits, is that dangerous?
Bembe:Fighting environmental degradation is none of the school's business! We have competent
agencies employed to do that! Teach the authorized curriculum.
Nicole:When it helps us to know who supplies air to the Municipal Council instead of goods and
services, is that dangerous?
QUESTIONS
(a) Briefly outline the events preceding this excerpt. (3 marks)
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(b) In the light of what has been happening in the text, why does Inspector Bembe tell Nicole that
she has a reputation for being too strong-willed to be suitable for a school teacher? (2 marks)
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(c) Discuss two thematic concerns of the writer raised in the excerpt. (4marks)
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(ii) Nicole
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(e) (i) Because it is the right thing to do! (Rewrite replacing "Because" with another subordinating
conjunction) (1 mark)
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(iii) You're just confirming some of the other accusations that have been made against you.
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(f) Pick out two stylistics devices employed in the excerpt and illustrate them. (4 marks)
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(g) (i) We believe The Samaritan is your brainchild! (Rewrite in the passive voice) (1 mark)
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(ii) Then you have to shut it down yourself! (Rewrite ending with "then") (1 mark)
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(h) Explain the meanings of the following words used in the excerpt. (3 marks)
• Download -
Brainchild
• Grave
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Mossi:(Standing up and pacing about the boardroom) It is my Deputy! That irredeemable gossip
and broker! As you know, he doubles up as our Municipal Secretary for the Department of
Physical infrastructure. He uses this position to ensure only his companies or those of his
relatives win tenders for road construction in our Municipality. The same happens with
regard to tenders for the construction of bridges, pavements, drains and watercourses.
Sadly, they don't de de any meaningful work! They simply misappropriate the funds!
Nicole:So what does that have to do with the people?
Mossi:Doesn't bother you that the people overwhelmingly voted for this kind of a person
knowing very well he has never accomplished anything in his life other than swindle the
people?
Nicole:Oh, did they know?
Mossi:Of course, they did! There is hardly any person he has not conned in this town! You
always find him leaning on the street poles in cur town's backstreets, gazing vacantly into
empty spaces like an evil spirit-waiting for fake title deeds to be printed. He prints ten title
deeds for the same plot, and then sells the same plot to ten different people. Yet the people
went ahead and voted for him! Why do the people glorify evil and mediocrity, and then
turn and whine when it hurts them? And you know what?
QUESTIONS
(a) Place this excerpt in its immediate context. (4 marks)
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(b) Mayor Mossi claims that Hon. Ramdaye has conned almost everyone in their town. Mention
one Council leader who has been conned and explain how. (2 marks)
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(d) Identify two character traits of Hon. Ramdaye brought out in the excerpt. (4 marks)
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(e) What two stylistic techniques the writer has employed in the excerpt? (4 marks)
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(f) (i) They simply misappropriate the funds! (Rewrite in the passive) (1 mark)
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(ii) Only a few kilometres of road are usually dug up and then levelled.(Rewrite in the active voice)
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(iii) Maybe it is because you are the overall leader. (Rewrite replacing "may be" with another word)
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(iv) The buck stops with you, as they say. (Rewrite adding a question tag) (1 mark)
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(v) Everywhere in The Samaritan, I am being accused of inflating the cost of projects and
presiding over shoddy Municipal works. (Rewrite replacing the underlined word with a phrasal
verb) (1 mark)
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(g) Explain the meanings of the following words used in the excerpt. (2 marks)
Misappropriate
Inflating
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