Grade 8 English Revision Quiz

In “The Setting Sun and the Rolling World,” what does young Nhamo plan to do tomorrow?

• leave home

• fly in an airplane

• go to work for his father

• seek advice from a wise man

Which sentence best reflects Old Musoni’s attitude toward his son in “The Setting Sun and the Rolling World”?

• You should be on your own.

• I will love you only if you obey me.

• Everything I have will always be yours.

• If you displease me, I will put a curse you.

In “The Setting Sun and the Rolling World,” what most worries Musoni?

• He worries he will soon die.

• He worries his son will get hurt.

• He worries the airplane will crash.

• He worries the charm won’t work.

In “The Setting Sun and the Rolling World,” where does the conversation between father and son take place?

• in a field

• in the village

• in the family home

• in a series of letters

Which sentence best states Nhamo’s feelings about home in “The Setting Sun and the Rolling World”?

• It is too hot and noisy.

• It is a place without love.

• It is charming but boring.

• It is a place with no future.

Which is true of both Musoni and Nhamo in “The Setting Sun and the Rolling World”?

• Each tells a string of lies.

• Both freely speak their minds.

• Neither says everything that they are thinking and feeling.

• Each says only what the other wants to hear.

In “The Setting Sun and the Rolling World,” how does Old Musoni support his family?

• He is a farmer.

• He is a scientist.

• He is a beekeeper.

• He is a metal worker.

In “The Setting Sun and the Rolling World,” how does Old Musoni feel about the world beyond his homeland?

• He longs to explore it.

• He believes it is dangerous.

• He does not think other places exist.

• He believes a home can be made anywhere.

Which sentence best states Nhamo’s attitude in “The Setting Sun and the Rolling World”?

• He feels the old beliefs and traditions are important.

• He feels the old beliefs and traditions are beautiful.

• He feels the old beliefs and traditions are worthless.

• He feels the old beliefs and traditions are challenging.

In “The Setting Sun and the Rolling World,” what do both Musoni and Nhamo love?

• each other

• airplanes

• their home

• adventures