Read the following extracts from the short stories 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 the questions set on BOTH extracts, i.e. QUESTION 4.1 and QUESTION 4.2.
EXTRACT G
4.1 PINK BOW TIE – PAUL JENNINGS
[Outside the principal’s office.]
4.1.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the word in
COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–E) next to the question number
(4.1.1(a)–4.1.1(d)) in your ANSWER BOOK.
4.1.2 Refer to line 1. (‘Well, here I…the Principal’s office.’)
(a) Give a reason why the word ‘again’ is underlined in the
sentence. (1)
(b) How does the word ‘Well’ in line 1 contribute to the tone of the
narrator’s voice? (1)
4.1.3 Refer to line 6. (‘It looks like…attacking his neck.’)
(a) Explain the simile in this line. (1)
(b) Write down TWO things why the word ‘attacking’ is not fitting in
this comparison. (2)
4.1.4 Refer to line 17. (‘Miss Newham and…a real knockout.’).
When the narrator refers to the secretary as a ‘real knockout’
(line 17) he means that she is …
A taking part in a boxing match.
B extremely beautiful.
C fearful.
D typing fast. (1)
4.1.5 Refer to line 18. (‘I wish she…is seventeen and …’)
Write down TWO reasons that prevent the narrator to have Miss
Newham as his girlfriend. (2)
4.1.6 From your knowledge of the story as a whole:
Write down ONE good thing and ONE bad thing that happened at the
end of the story. (2)
4.1.7 The principal was angry because the boy’s hair changed from black
to white.
In your opinion is it necessary for the Principal to call the boy to the
office for changing the colour of his hair? Discuss your view. (3)
AND
4.2 THE LOVE POTION – HERMAN CHARLES BOSMAN
[The narrator rides over to Krisjan Cordier.]
4.2.1 Refer to line 1. (‘I rode over…remind him about.’)
(a) Why do you think did the narrator need the sheep-dip? (1)
(b) Explain in your OWN words why the narrator did not get the sheep-
dip from Krisjan. (1)
4.2.2 Explain why the following statement is TRUE.
Write down TWO points from the extract to prove your answer.
The narrator paid more attention to Lettie rather than listening to the
remarks of Krisjan. (2)
4.2.3 Refer to lines 19–20. (‘and her full … very pretty picture.’)
(a) Explain the metaphor in lines 19–20. (1)
(b) Identify and discuss the tone evident in this line. (2)
4.2.4 Refer to lines 16–17. (‘She didn’t give … I saw enough.’)
(a) What are ‘these things’ that the narrator is referring to? (2)
(b) In your OWN words write down TWO things that he observes when
Gideon’s name is mentioned. (2)
4.2.5 Bosman uses the technique of fictional story-telling to narrate the story.
Explain what is meant by ‘fictional story-telling.’ (3)
4.2.6 Refer to the story as a whole.
Discuss the relevance of the title, The Love Potion. (4)
TOTAL SECTION C: 35