Question 2

Read the following extracts from the novel 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 questions in your own words unless you are asked to quote.
Answer questions set on BOTH extracts, i.e. QUESTION 2.1 AND
QUESTION 2.2

2.1 EXTRACT C

[Regile is listening to a conversation of the zama zama men.]

2.1.1 Complete the following sentences by using the words in the list below. Write only the word next to the question numbers (2.1.1(a)–2.1.1(d)) in the ANSWER BOOK.

(a)… is an 18-year-old boy who was trafficked from (b) …. He is
the (c) … in the story and is also a narrator. He works for Papa
Mavuso and is in charge of the (d) … (4)

2.1.2 Refer to line 2. Using your OWN words, explain the meaning of
‘going independent’.

2.1.3 Explain why the following statement is FALSE.

Takunda and Mahlori are also from Mozambique. (1)

2.1.4 Quote TWO consecutive words from the extract that reveal
Regile’s disbelief at what the men are talking about. (1)

2.1.5 Refer to line 4 (‘How does it work again?’).

(a) Identify Takunda’s tone in this line. (1)

(b) Explain why Takunda uses this tone. (2)

2.1.6 In the context of this story, discuss the difference between men
and boys. (2)

2.1.7 Refer to lines 14–15 (‘They’re fools, and … myself be interested’).

What do these lines reveal about Regile’s character? (2)

2.1.8 Discuss the theme of loss of hope as evident in this extract. (3)

AND

2.2 EXTRACT D

[Regile and Katekani are shocked to discover that Spike Maphosa is
real.]

2.2.1 Refer to lines 1–2 (‘My heart is … the story properly’).

(a) Identify the figure of speech in these lines. (1)

(b) Explain why this figure of speech is appropriate. (2)

2.2.2 Refer to lines 4–5 (‘Others make no … crusade, fund, foundations’).

Give TWO reasons why other words do not make sense to Regile. (2)

2.2.3 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence.
Write ONLY the letter (A–D) next to the question number (2.2.3)
in the ANSWER BOOK.

Regile got the map from …
A Rimer’s Creek.
B Old Stock Exchange.
C Katekani.
D Fernlea House. (1)

2.2.4 Refer to lines 16–18 (‘But Taiba?” Katekani’s … his hopes up’).

Explain why Regile does not want Taiba to hear about Spike Maposa. (2)

2.2.5 Refer to lines 21–22 (‘I’ve heard that … like Papa Mavuso’).

(a) Who is Papa Mavuso? (1)

(b) Explain the irony in the name ‘Papa Mavuso’. (2)

2.2.6 From your knowledge of the novel, explain how Taiba finds Spike Maphosa. (3)

2.2.7 Do you think Regile is an admirable character? Discuss your view. (3)

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TOTAL SECTION A: 35