Chola and his Uncle

Jul 17, 2026

This document, titled 'Chola and his Uncle,' is part of the PLP Grade 4 English curriculum from Zambia, developed by the Curriculum Development Centre in 2016. It operates under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, permitting adaptation and sharing for non-commercial purposes, provided proper attribution and credit are maintained. The story follows Chola, an orphan living with his uncle and aunt in Chingola. The narrative depicts a distressing incident where Chola witnesses his uncle assaulting his aunt, evoking fear and causing him to cry out. This intervention prompts the uncle to promise he will cease the abuse, leading to Chola's happiness. The document includes comprehension questions related to the story's plot and character motivations, such as the reason for Chola living with his uncle, his place of residence, the perpetrator of the violence, and the cause of his joy. Additionally, it features a vocabulary check, specifically asking for the synonym of the word 'afraid' from the given passage, offering options like 'Cry,' 'Scared,' 'Angry,' and 'Happy,' to assess reading comprehension and vocabulary retention among Grade 4 students. The material is designed for educational purposes within the Zambian primary school English language curriculum.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages9

Reading Time14 min

Chola and his Uncle

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Who is Chola and where does he live?

Chola is a young boy who lives in Chingola with his uncle and aunt. His parents passed away when he was very young.

What disturbing event does Chola witness?

Chola witnesses his uncle beating his aunt, which frightens him and causes him to cry.

What is the outcome of Chola's reaction to the abuse?

After Chola cries, his uncle promises never to beat his wife again, making Chola very happy.

What is the meaning of the word 'afraid' in the context of the passage?

In the passage, the word 'afraid' means the same as 'Scared'.

Jul 17, 2026

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