2.1.1 Describe the differences between the characters of the speaker and Taiba as it appears in this text. (2)
2.1.2 Quote THREE consecutive words from line 1 to prove that the speaker sometimes does have an interest in the boys. (1)
2.1.3 Explain why the following statement is FALSE. Taiba has moved quickly from a boy to a man. (1)
2.1.4 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence.
Write only the letter (A−D) next to the question number (2.1.4) in the
ANSWER BOOK.
Taiba considers the police to be their …
A liberation.
B threat.
C killers.
D destroyers. (1)
2.1.5 Refer to lines 9−10. (‘They’re not paid … it’s too dangerous.’)
(a) Briefly explain the dangers of the mines to the police. (1)
(b) Explain why this sentence is contradictory to the work of the police. (1)
2.1.6 Refer to lines 15–17. (’I didn’t know… out his life.’)
(a) Explain why the speaker laughed at Taiba. (1)
(b) Explain the figurative meaning of the ‘ugly sound’ of the laughter. (2)
2.1.7 Refer to the last line. (‘Wena trust me … to be security.’) Discuss why you think the speaker hopes the shooting is not done by security. (2)
2.1.8 Discuss the theme of ignorance as it appears in this extract. (3)
2.1.9 With reference to the entire novel, do you think it is fair to expect boys to act like men in the illegal mines? Discuss your view. (3)
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2.2.1 Refer to lines 1–2. (‘The early morning … in the mine.’)
(a) Why is the speaker walking on the road so early in the morning? (1)
(b) The speaker does not want to imagine the mine because …
A of fear.
B of the extreme heat.
C he hates getting cold.
D he would get sick. (1)
2.2.2 Refer to lines 2–3. (‘It’s as if … in the sun.’)
(a) Identify the tone in these lines. (1)
(b) Explain what the tone in (a) suggests about the speaker’s emotion in these lines. (2)
2.2.3 Refer to lines 11–12. (‘Like dead.’)
Discuss the irony in these two words, ‘Like dead’. (2)
2.2.4 Refer to lines 14–15. (‘I suppose I’m … be my girlfriend.’)
In what way was the speaker dead before he met his girlfriend? (1)2.2.5 Refer to line 18 (‘Then it comes like a knife.’)
(a) Identify the figure of speech in this sentence. (1)
(b) Why is the figure of speech appropriate at this point in the story? (2)
2.2.6 Write down character traits of the speaker as they appear in this text. (3)
2.2.7 Discuss the suitability of the title, ‘Dreaming of Light’. (3)
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TOTAL SECTION A: 35