QUESTIONS ON ‘THE OLD WARRIOR’

QUESTIONS ON ‘THE OLD WARRIOR’

1.Who was your favourite character and why?
2.Which part of the story is depicted by the illustration on the front cover of the book?
3.Why was Mfeni so bent on going out with the cattle?
4. a. Who won the fight between Mfeni and Thulani?
b. How did Thulani’s upbringing impact his character?
7. How did Ukhulu Sipho feel about his grandson after the fight?
8. Describe Thulani’s outlook after the fight using an imaginary drawing of his face.
10. Why did Thulani come to Mfemi’s house? How was he received?
11. How was the common saying , ‘like father like son’ depicted in the story?
12. What happened to Dirkie’s horse and how did it affect him?
13. How did the boys’ expedition help in the discovery of the stolen cattle?
14. The ‘Read 100 Project’ has contributed immensely in improving the literacy rate in Ghanaian schools. What is one way that is has done this?
15. ‘The Old Warrior’ teaches that……………………………
16. Thulani’s cowardice was a blessing in disguise. Do you agree? Explain
17. a. Who saved Mfemi and Dirkie?
b. Why were they surprised?
18. What did Sipho say was wrong with Thulani?
19. Why did Mfeni and Dirkie decide to explore the back of the cave?
20. What happened to Mfeni and Dirkie? How were they finally rescued?
21. Find a word or group of words that mean the same as each of the following words:
i. gleamed
ii. smack
iii. enviously

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