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
[Thami and Isabel are having a conversation in Thami’s classroom.]
[Act 1, Scene 1]
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)
4.1.2 When does the conversation in this extract occur between Thami
and Isabel? (1)
4.1.3 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence.
Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (4.1.3) in the
ANSWER BOOK. (1)
Zolile High is situated in …
A Cradock.
B Cookhouse.
C Brakwater.
D Grahamstown.
4.1.4 Refer to lines 10–11 (‘I don’t want … in this classroom’).
(a) What tone would Thami use in these lines? (1)
(b) Why would Thami use this tone in these lines? (1)
(c) If you were the director of this play, what would you tell Thami
to do while saying these lines? (2)
State TWO points.
4.1.5 What does Thami mean when he says, ‘It’s not as … passing exams,
Isabel’ (line 24)? (2)
4.1.6 Refer to lines 27–29 (‘I used to … hated the holidays’).
Discuss the irony of Thami’s words in these lines.
4.1.7 Mr M’s relationship with Isabel is different to his relationship with
Thami.
Discuss your view. (3)
4.2 EXTRACT H
4.2.1 Refer to lines 10–12 (‘But in this … in that language’).
(a) Identify the figure of speech in these lines (1)
(b) Explain why this figure of speech is relevant in this extract. (2)
4.2.2 Give TWO reasons why Mr M has entered Thami and Isabel for the
literary quiz. (2)
4.2.3 Using your OWN words, explain what Mr M tells Thami in
lines 14–16 (‘The greatest souls … this little book’). (2)
4.2.4 Why is the following statement FALSE?
Isabel’s father is a lawyer. (1)
4.2.5 Why does Thami warn Mr M in line 20 (‘I’ve come here to warn
you’)?
State TWO points. (2)
4.2.6 What does this extract reveal about Mr M’s character?
Substantiate your answer. (2)
4.2.7 Friendship is one of the themes in this play.
Discuss how this theme is relevant to Thami and Isabel. (3)
4.2.8 The play ends on a hopeful note.
Discuss your view. (3)
TOTAL SECTION B: 35