Assessment questions

 

a) Types of families

1. Define the term "family"

2. Differenciate between a nuclear and extended family.

3. Give two advantages of nuclear family over the extended one.

4. Which of the following is a modern-day emerging type of family?

    A. Nuclear              B. Extended

    C. Single-parent      D. None of the above

5. The MAIN challenge most single women with children face in Kenya today is

    A. lack of moral support

    B. condenmnation from the church

    C. financial constraints

    D. abusive partners

 6. Give 3 types of families that exist in today's society

 

b) Factors to consider when choosing a marriage partner

1. The bible teaches that houses and riches am an can get from inheritance but a good wife comes from the

    A. church fellowships

    B. Lord

    C. community of believers

    D. secular commmunity

2. Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider in a partner when a Christian wants to get married?

    A. Age                               B. Religion

   C. partner's health status     D. Race

3. Wambua's church insists on a genuine HIV/AIDS certificate before any wedding can be officiated. Wambua thinks that this is a bother for two people who love each other. Explain to Wambua why the emphasis on knowing a partner's HIV status is important today.

 

c) Marriage

1. Which of the following is Not a type of marriage according to Kenyan law?

    A. Prostestant      B. Traditional      C. Civil     D. Christian

2."What God has put together let no man separate" These were words said by

    A. Moses     B. Jesus     C. Nehemiah       D. Elijah

3. Which of the following is a benefit of a christian marriage?

    A. Raising children in a Goldly way

    B. Divorce is easy

    C. Material wealth is always guaranteed

     D. Polgamous relationship

4.  Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when getting married

    A. Financial preparedness

    B. Emotional readiness

    C. Physical maturity

    D. Physical attractiveness

5. Explain four obstacles to a good marriage

6. Explain the Christian teaching on love and marriage

7. A monogamous marriage is better than polygamous one. Discuss

8. List the essential needs of a family

9. The government has been encouraging families to plan the number of children they should get. Explain why this is important.

10. Give 4 ways in which parents can contribute to a happy home.

11. List 5 views of the Traditional African society on love and marriage.

12. Write down 3 effects of good family relationships.

13. Write down 3 effects of dab family relationships.

 

d) Qualities of good

1. Name two duties of a parent to his/her children.

2. Explain three qualities of a good child.

 

e) Qualities of a good child

 1. Name any two duties of a child.

 2. List three qualities of a good child.

3. Give 4 ways in which children can contribute to a happy home.

 

f) Traditional African view of love marriage

1. Which of the following is NOT true about the traditional African view on love and marriage?

    A. In some communities, relatives chose one's  marriage

    B. There were times when the consent of a girl getting married was never sought

    C. Divorce was very common in most communities

    D. A man could marry as many wives as his financial situation could allow

2. Explain the value of dowry in traditional African marriages.

3. Which of the following is TRUE about children in traditional African society?

    A. Children were a symbol of wealth

    B. People who had many children were scorned

    C. Families were encouraged to plan the number of children to get

    D. Girls were more favoured than boys