SECTION B: DRAMA
In this section, there are questions set on the following dramas:
• ROMEO AND JULIET by William Shakespeare
• NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH by John Kani
Answer the question on the drama that you have studied.
QUESTION 4: ROMEO AND JULIET
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
[Romeo and Juliet meet for the second time.]
4.1.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches an item in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–E) next to the question number (4.1.1(a)–4.1.1(d)) in the ANSWER BOOK.
4.1.2 Give a reason why ‘to Juliet’ (line 1) is written in italics. (1)
4.1.3 Refer to line 9 (‘Because it is an enemy to thee’).
Explain why Romeo says his name is an ‘enemy’ to Juliet. (2)
4.1.4 Refer to lines 17–18 (‘And the place … find thee here’).
(a) Identify Juliet’s tone in these lines. (1)
(b) Explain why Juliet uses this tone. (2)
4.1.5 Use your OWN words to show how the metaphor in line 19 (‘With love’s light wings did I o’erperch these walls’) explains Romeo’s actions in this extract. (1)
4.1.6 Identify and discuss the theme of the play which is evident in this extract. (3)
4.1.7 In your opinion, what evidence is there in the play that Juliet truly loves Romeo? (3)
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4.2 EXTRACT H
[Friar Laurence reveals the truth.]
4.2.1 Explain why the following statement is FALSE:
Friar Laurence tries to put the blame for all the deaths on Lord Capulet. (1)
4.2.2 Refer to line 5 (‘I married them’).
(a) State the main reason why the Friar has married Romeo and Juliet. (1)
(b) Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (4.2.2(b)) in the ANSWER BOOK.
In spite of his involvement, Friar Laurence implies that the tragedy was mainly caused by …
A the long-standing feud.
B Tybalt’s aggressiveness.
C the work of fate.
D the upcoming marriage. (1)
4.2.3 Refer to lines 6–8 (‘Was Tybalt’s doomsday … Tybalt, Juliet pined’).
(a) Explain how Tybalt meets his ‘doomsday’. (2)
(b) Explain how Capulet and his wife misinterpret Juliet’s behaviour when she ‘pined’ for Tybalt (line 8). State THREE points. (3)
4.2.4 Refer to lines 12–18 (‘And with wild … form of death’).
By referring to Juliet’s behaviour in this extract, use ONE example to illustrate a character trait. (2)
4.2.5 State ONE character trait of Romeo and show how his actions on receiving the news of Juliet’s death illustrate this trait. (2)
4.2.6 How does Friar Laurence show loyalty to Romeo and Juliet despite their difficulties? (2)
4.2.7 Discuss your views on how the feud between the Montagues and Capulets adds to the tragedy in the play. (4)
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