QUESTION 4: MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA!
Read the extracts from the play below and answer the questions set on each.
The number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the expected
length of your answer.
NOTE: Answer the questions set on BOTH extracts, i.e. QUESTION 4.1 AND
QUESTION 4.2.
4.1 EXTRACT G
[Mr M is talking to Isabel and Thami.]
4.1.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches a name in
COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–E) next to the question numbers
(4.1.1(a) to 4.1.1(d)) in the ANSWER BOOK.
4.1.2 In line 12, Thami asks, ‘What’s going on?’
If you were the director of this play, what would you tell Thami to do
when saying this line?
State TWO points. (2)
4.1.3 Refer to lines 17–19 (‘It’s not a … in your heart’).
What is Isabel’s definition of a ‘good loser’? Use your OWN words. (2)
4.1.4 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence.
Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (4.1.4) in
the ANSWER BOOK. (2)
When Isabel says that she is looking for revenge (lines 21−22),
she means that she wants to beat …
A her opponents at hockey.
B Thami at the debate.
C Thami at the revision.
D her opponents in the quiz. (1)
4.1.5 Refer to lines 23–24 (‘Then let’s see … of English literature’).
(a) Identify the figure of speech used in this line. (1)
(b) Explain why the figure of speech is relevant in this extract. (2)
4.1.6 One of the themes in the play is conflict.
Discuss how this theme is relevant to Thami. (3)
4.1.7 Isabel can be admired.
Discuss your view. (3)
4.2 EXTRACT H
[Thami comes to warn Mr M.]
4.2.1 Where does this conversation between Mr M and Thami take
place? (1)
4.2.2 Why is ringing the school bell more important than anything else
(line 5) for Mr M?
State TWO points. (2)
4.2.3 Refer to the stage directions in lines 7–8 (‘Mr M says nothing’).
Explain why Mr M does not respond to Thami’s statements. (2)
4.2.4 Refer to line 10 (‘Why are you telling me all this?’).
(a) What tone would Mr M use in this line? (1)
(b) Why would Mr M use this tone in this line? (1)
4.2.5 Refer to lines 11–12 (‘So that you … find you here’).
Explain the irony in Thami’s warning in these lines. (2)
4.2.6 Why is the following statement FALSE?
Isabel intends to become a teacher like Mr M. (1)
4.2.7 Refer to lines15–17 (‘Remember what I … ultimately solve it’).
How do these words of Mr M differ from what Thami believes to be
the solution to problems? (2)
4.2.8 What does this extract reveal about Thami’s character?
Substantiate your answer. (2)
4.2.9 Mr M’s actions during the school boycott are justified.
Discuss your view. (3)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 35