THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 024 LITERATURE IN ENGLISH (For Both School and Private Candidates) Time: 2:30 Hours Monday, 14thNovember 2016 p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Instructions 1. This paper consists of sections A, B, C and D. 2. Answer two (2) questions from section A and one (1) question from each of sections B, C and D. 3. Each question carries 20 marks. 4. Cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room. 5. Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s). Page 1 of 4

Find this and other free resources at: http://maktaba.tetea.org SECTION A (40 Marks) THEORIES OF LITERATURE Answer two (2) questions from this section. 1. Analyse eight elements which makes drama look different from other works of literature. 2. Giving eight points, explain the importance of studying literature. 3. Analyse four key elements of Form and four of Content in a piece of literary writing. SECTION B (20 Marks) Find this and other free resources at: http://maktaba.tetea.org PLAYS Answer one (1) question from this section. TEXTS: The Lion and the Jewel - Wole Soyinka The Trials of Brother Jero - Wole Soyinka The Swamp Dwellers - Wole Soyinka Kinjeketile - Ibrahim Hussein Dilemma of a Ghost - Ama Ata Aidoo The Barbed Wire - M. Rugyendo Dedan Kimathi - Keneth Watene The Government Inspector - N. Gogol 4. Using two plays read to support the view that “cultural issues are hindrance to development in our societies.” Give four points from each play. 5. With reference to two plays read, justify the statement that, “selfishness and misuse of power among African leaders hinder the achievement of aimed goals in many societies.” Use four points from each play. 6. Discuss the main ideas found in one play of your choice using eight points. Page 2 of 4

Find this and other free resources at: http://maktaba.tetea.org SECTION C (20 Marks) NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES Answer one (1) question from this section. TEXTS: Tales of Amadou Koumba - David Diop Quartet - Richard Rive A Walk in the Night and Other Stories - Alex La Guma Houseboy - Ferdinand Oyono The Old man and The Medal - Ferdinand Oyono The Concubine - Elechi Amadi Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali - Djibril Tamsir Niane Secret Lives - Ngugi Wa Thiong’o The Three Solid Stones - Martha Mvungi Girls at War - Chinua Achebe Uncle Tom’s Children - Richard Wright 7. Give four points from each of the two readings of your choice to support the argument that, the titles of novels give the view of what is happening in that particular society. 8. Choose two characters from two readings you have done under this section and explain their positive contributions to their societies using four points each. 9. Use two readings to discuss the causes of conflicts between people in society. Use four points from each reading to support your discussion. SECTION D (20 Marks) POETRY Answer one (1) question from this section. TEXT: Selected poems — Tanzania Institute of Education 10. Discuss the relevance of the themes of two poems you have read to the today’s Tanzanian society. 11. Using two poems you have appreciated under this programme, point out four issues raised from each of the poems and then show how those issues are relevant to our society today. Page 3 of 4

Find this and other free resources at: http://maktaba.tetea.org 12. Read the following poem and then answer the questions that follow: AFRICA BY DAVID M. DIOP Africa my Africa Africa of proud warriors in ancestral savannahs Africa of whom my grandmother sings On the banks of the distant river I have never known you but your blood flows in my veins Your beautiful black blood that irrigates the fields The blood of your seat The sweat of your work The work of your slavery The slavery of your children Africa tell me Africa. Is this your back that is bent This back that breaks under the weight of humiliation This back trembling with red scars And saying yes to the whip under the midday sun But a grave voice answers me Impetuous son that tree young and strong That tree there In splendid loneliness amidst white and faded flowers That is Africa your Africa That grows again patiently obstinately And its fruit gradually acquire The bitter taste of liberty. Questions: (a) Who is speaking in the poem? (b) To whom is the speaker speaking? (c) Comment on the tone used by the poet. (d) Mention with examples four poetic devices used. (e) What four themes are portrayed in the poem? (f) What lessons does this poem offer to the society? Page 4 of 4