Gr:7 1st term week 7 (part 1) new

Who is the author of 'Kamau's Finish'?

• Muthoni Muchemi

• Ngugi wa Thiong'o

• Grace Ogot

• Meja Mwangi

What message does the author hope 'Kamau's Finish' will give to children?

• To always win races

• Not to give up

• To travel to Nairobi

• To become a runner

Where does the short story 'Kamau's Finish' take place?

• Nairobi, the capital of Kenya

• Lagos, the capital of Nigeria

• Accra, the capital of Ghana

• Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia

Why did Muthoni Muchemi feel she had disappointed her father?

• She did not become a runner

• She did not write stories

• She did not travel to Nairobi

• She did not inspire others

Muthoni Muchemi's father inspired her to write the story 'Kamau's Finish'.

• True

• False

Which word means 'unable to concentrate because one is preoccupied by something else'?

• Distracted

• Focused

• Attentive

• Calm

Which word means 'laughing in a half-suppressed, typically scornful way; sniggering'?

• Snickering

• Crying

• Whispering

• Shouting

Which word means 'push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd'?

• Jostling

• Glaring

• Whispering

• Skipping

What is the meaning of the word 'Podium'?

• A small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience, as when making a speech or conducting an orchestra.

• A type of musical instrument used in orchestras.

• A decorative item placed on tables during events.

• A traditional dance performed on stage.

What does 'Sheepishly' mean?

• In an embarrassed manner due to shame or a lack of self-confidence.

• With great excitement and energy.

• In a very loud and aggressive way.

• With complete honesty and openness.