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 reveals his fear.]
4.1.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the 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 x 1) (4)
4.1.2 Describe the setting of this extract. (2)
4.1.3 Refer to lines 1–3 (‘Not in this … ever be mine’).
Why does Mr M admire Confucius? (1)
4.1.4 Refer to lines 10–12 ([‘Thumping his chest … of hungry animals’).
(a) Identify the figure of speech as used in these lines. (1)
(b) Explain this figure of speech as used in these lines. (2)
4.1.5 What does this extract tell you about Mr M’s state of mind?
Substantiate your answer. (2)
4.1.6 One of the themes in My Children! My Africa! is hope.
Discuss this theme. (3)
4.1.7 In this play, Mr M comes across as a selfish person.
Discuss your view. (3)
Discuss your view. (3)
4.2 EXTRACT H
[Thami informs Isabel about his plans.]
2.2 EXTRACT D
[Dr Lanyon relates his meeting with Mr Hyde.]
4.2.1 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence.
Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (4.2.1) in
the ANSWER BOOK.
Thami wants to join the Movement because he wants to …
A drop out of school.
B meet other fighters.
C fight for freedom.
D go to university. (1)
4.2.2 Refer to line 5 (‘Oh, Thami’).
(a) What tone would Isabel use in this line? (1)
(b) Why would Isabel use this tone in this line? (1)
4.2.3 If you were the director of this play, what would you tell Isabel to do
when saying line 9 (‘I don’t know … with myself, Thami’).
State TWO actions. (2)
4.2.4 Why is the following statement FALSE?
Mr M lives in a squatter camp. (1)
4.2.5 Explain why Isabel cannot face ‘the burnt-out ruins of the school’
(line 16). (2)
4.2.6 State ONE difference in the attitude between Thami and Isabel in
this extract. (2)
4.2.7 What does this extract reveal about Thami’s character?
Substantiate your answer. (2)
4.2.8 During the school boycotts Sipho Fondini writes, ‘Liberation first,
then education.’ However, he also asks Mr M whether his spelling
is correct. Why is this ironic? (2)
4.2.9 In My Children! My Africa! Mr M’s stubbornness causes his death.
Discuss your view. (3)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 35