Uganda certificate of education

QUESTIONS

1. 
   Give six(6) different superstitions mentioned in the poem. (6 marks)
   
2. 
   Describe the speaker’s view towards superstition. How can you tell?
   

(3 marks)

3. 
   Mention two superstitions you believe in, giving reasons why. (4 marks)
   
4. 
   What two lessons has this poem taught you? (4 marks)
   
5. 
   Explain the following words as used in the poem:
   
   1. 
      sultry
      
   2. 
      pluck
      
   3. 
      until the morn (3 marks)
      

12. Select a poem from Rhymes and Rhythms on the theme of ‘childhood and youth’ and then answer the following questions:

a) Mention the title of the poem and the name of the poet. (2 marks)
b) Reproduce or paraphrase the poem. (4 marks)
c) What does the poet say about childhood or youth? (6 marks)
d) Do you agree with the poet’s views? Why or why not? (2 marks)
e) Why did you choose this poem? (6 marks)


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