CHAPTER ONE:
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The secondary school results came out and Vera had done well in sciences and Mathematics. Becky got second division which she was well pleased with. Antony got 36 points in his Certificate for Primary Education. He surely knew he had earned a spot in Aoro‟s school. Becky wanted to look for work but Mark insisted that he should go back for A-levels. Meanwhile a telegram from Aluor brings in news of Maria‟s sickness. Elizabeth is beside herself with fear. Maria dies in hospital Elizabeth by her bedside.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN CHAPTER SIX
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN CHAPTER SIX
- The children pass their exams and Mark prevails upon his beautiful daughter Becky to continue with her A-levels.
- Maria dies at the age of 70.
- Relate the death of Maria to that of Akoko Obanda.
- In your opinion and basing on Becky‟s decision not to join A-levels. What is the importance of education?
- Beckey was extremely beautiful. Any man certainly would have paid heavy bride price for her. Consider many years ago- Akoko was exceptionally beautiful and thirty head of cattle were given in appreciation. At this age and time hover, what Beckey is looking for is work and Mark, instead of being ready to take in suitors, is busy sending his girls to school.
- The death of Maria Nyabera yanks life away from Aluor and the present da river rages on in Nakuru wanting to burst into other corners of the world. From what we see, this river does not turn back.
CHAPTER SEVEN:
THE RUNAWAY BECKY
Opiyo and odongo return to Nakuru after staying with their grandmother. Education is central among the Signs and as examinations approach, five candidates at the same time, the house is on fire. Aoro was sitting for his O-levels, Vera and Becky for the A-levels and Opiyo and Odongo for the Certificate of Primary Education.
Vera and Becky are now in the prime of their ages and boys are milling around. One guy,
Tommy Muhambe is interested in Vera. Vera brings this question to her dad requesting for permission to go with Tommy to the movies.
When results came out, Aoro had performed well in his O-levels with six distinctions. Vera got two A's and a B. she decided to do electrical engineering at the university.
Becky flunked in her subjects but she had other plans which after the results she put into force by secretly eloping from home leaving behind a note.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN CHAPTER SEVEN
Vera and Becky are now in the prime of their ages and boys are milling around. One guy,
Tommy Muhambe is interested in Vera. Vera brings this question to her dad requesting for permission to go with Tommy to the movies.
When results came out, Aoro had performed well in his O-levels with six distinctions. Vera got two A's and a B. she decided to do electrical engineering at the university.
Becky flunked in her subjects but she had other plans which after the results she put into force by secretly eloping from home leaving behind a note.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN CHAPTER SEVEN
- Opiyo and odongo return to Nakuru after the death of their grandmother.
- 2. There are a total of five candidates at different levels in Mark‟s house. Opiyo and Odongo doing their CPE, Aoro his O-levels and Vera and Becky their A-levels.
- Vera asks permission to go to the movies with Tommy Muhambe.
- When results come out, Vera decides to pursue electrical engineering while Becky elopes to the city.
- Differentiate between life in traditional African courtship and modern day courtship.
- Explain the character of Vera as shown in this chapter contrasting it to her twin Becky.
- Vera portrays maturity when she asks her father to give her permission to go to the movies. She showcases aspects of adult responsibility and respect for her father unlike many girls who elope without asking. It was unthinkable for her father to deny her such a huge chance when she had expressed herself very well.
- Becky on the other her shows her sheer lack of self expression by simply slipping away without having her chance with her parents. The image here is reminiscent of many families whose children choose to escape into a world where they think they can make independent decisions.
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CHAPTER EIGHT:
LIFE IN CAMPUS AND THE BREAK UP
Life in the campus was fun. Vera did not know what to do with so much freedom at hand. Many girls in the campus were either dating the rich affluent that picked them at school or seeing some campus students.
Vera maintained her steady relationship with Tommy. Tommy proposes to her but she declines ending their 3 year relationship. With emptiness in her heart, Vera ventures on a journey to look for her long lost twin sister.
She finally tracks her sister at Jomo Kenyatta International airport.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN CHAPTER EIGHT
Vera maintained her steady relationship with Tommy. Tommy proposes to her but she declines ending their 3 year relationship. With emptiness in her heart, Vera ventures on a journey to look for her long lost twin sister.
She finally tracks her sister at Jomo Kenyatta International airport.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN CHAPTER EIGHT
- Vera adapts to campus life and its freedom.
- Tommy‟s proposal from marriage is humbly rejected by Vera.
- Vera goes on the hunt for her long lost sister and tracks her down at the Airport.
- Explain the reasons for Tommy‟s rejection. Was it premature to propose?
- Do you think Vera made the right decision to track down her sister? Discuss.
- The decision on marriage now lies between two consenting adults. It is not like time ago where the father accepted or rejected the offer. Vera unlike her great grandmother turns down Tommy Muhambe‟s marriage proposal.
CHAPTER NINE:
BECKY RETURNS HOME
Becky lived an affluent life. She was now dating John Courtney a Canadian national who was a pilot. Vera was shocked that they were planning to get married without informing Becky's parents. The conversation turned towards going back home. John quipped in and the two managed to convince Becky to go and see her parents.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN CHAPTER NINE
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN CHAPTER NINE
- Becky is engaged to be married to a Canadian John Courtney, the pilot.
- Vera and John manage to convince her to go back home and visit her parents
- Discuss the barriers associated with inter-racial marriages.
- Does Becky love Courtney or money? Explain.
- Society is now expanding making the world a global village. Inter-racial marriages are now commonplace. Vera seems comfortable with her white boyfriend.
CHAPTER TEN:
‘OPUS DEI’
Mary-Anne Ngugi was Vera‟s friend and roommate in the university. In her loneliness, Vera opened up to Mary- Anne about their love gone sour with Tommy. Vera too had been heartbroken with her action. The two girls talk about Vera‟s twin Becky. The conversation extends to the larger Sigu family.
Mary-Anne invites Vera to a recollection at Parkview College, which she readily agrees. It was Sunday the two girls went to church where they enjoyed service. After service Vera‟s mind had many questions about her religion and how well she knew it.
That evening she went to watch a play and enjoyed it. The week that followed was full for most student in the university were preparing for their final exams. Vera had learned the art of preparing early and so she was more than ready.
When Saturday came, the girls boarded a matatu towards Kangemi. Vera was introduced to a group of Christians who had different view of church and work among other lives challenges.
She got out of the church puzzled but Mary-Anne offered to give her books which will help her understand better.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN CHAPTER TEN
Mary-Anne invites Vera to a recollection at Parkview College, which she readily agrees. It was Sunday the two girls went to church where they enjoyed service. After service Vera‟s mind had many questions about her religion and how well she knew it.
That evening she went to watch a play and enjoyed it. The week that followed was full for most student in the university were preparing for their final exams. Vera had learned the art of preparing early and so she was more than ready.
When Saturday came, the girls boarded a matatu towards Kangemi. Vera was introduced to a group of Christians who had different view of church and work among other lives challenges.
She got out of the church puzzled but Mary-Anne offered to give her books which will help her understand better.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN CHAPTER TEN
- After the break up Vera resumes normal life trying to re-establish herself.
- She attends a church service where she starts questioning her spirituality and how well she knows God.
- Mary-Anne introduces her to a group of strict church people where she earnestly starts on the journey of understanding her mission towards God.
QUESTIONS FROM CHAPTER TEN
OBSERVATIONS MADE FROM CHAPTER TEN
- Vera sets on a new journey to redefine herself. Discuss the events that transpired in Nyabera‟s life back then that led to such huge change we see in the book.
- There are many questions about spirituality that we confront every day. Basing on Vera's questions, do you think learned people appreciate Christian values and their roles?
OBSERVATIONS MADE FROM CHAPTER TEN
- Usually when one is faced by major challenges in life, they reflect upon their life to make some decisions which may ultimately change their future. Vera, recovering from a broken relationship tries to make some decisions which bring her closer to understanding her spirituality. This leads us to the question, is it only pain and despair that draws us closer to our God?
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