Q1. The development of drama in East Africa is characterized by various phases; with reference 
to any plays you have studied in this course highlight the trends in the development of East 
African drama (30 marks). 
The development of drama in East Africa is characterized by various phases; with reference 
to any plays you have studied in this course highlight the trends in the development of East 
African drama (30 marks). 

Q2.Refering to either Francis Imbuga’s A Game of Silence or Robert Serumaga’s Majangwa, 
highlight the depiction of the Absurd in an African context. (20 marks) 

Q3. Referring closely to John Ruganda’s The Floods, discuss the use of narrative techniques in 
drama (20 marks) 

Q4.Citing illustrations from Ngugi and Micere Mugo’s The Trial of Dedan Kimathi or Ebrahim 
Hussein’s kinjeketile, outline the manifestation of history as a character in East African drama. 
(20 marks) 

Q5.Francis Imbuga’s Betrayal in the City is a clear exposition of the evils that riddle postcolonial 
societies, discuss (20 marks). 

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