SECTION C: SHORT STORIES 5.1 ‘THE DOLL’S HOUSE’EXTRACT I[Kezia invites the Kelveys to see the doll’s house.] 5.1.1 How are Mrs Burnell and Mrs Kelvey described in this short story?Give TWO descriptions of EACH character. (4) 5.1.2 Refer to lines 2–3 (‘Like two little … doll’s house stood’). (a) Identify the figure of speech in … Read more
NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH Read the following extracts from the play 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 5.1 AND QUESTION 5.2. 5.1 [Thando and Sipho … Read more
4.1 EXTRACT G[An interschool debate is in progress.] 4.1.1 If you had to introduce the characters to the audience BEFORE the play is performed, how would you introduce Thami and Isabel? (4) 4.1.2 Refer to the extract. (a) Where does this debate take place? (1)(b) Which team wins the debate? (1) 4.1.3 Identify Mr M’s … Read more
SECTION B: DRAMA 3.1 EXTRACT E[The Sergeant gives Duncan a report.] 3.1.1 If you had to introduce the characters to the audience BEFORE the play is performed, how would you introduce Macbeth and Lady Macbeth? (4) 3.1.2 With which country is Scotland at war? (1) 3.1.3 Refer to lines 2–3 (‘As two spent … choke … Read more
ROMEO AND JULIET Read the following extracts from the play 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 [At the Capulet ball] … Read more
2.1 EXTRACT C[Mr Enfield and Mr Utterson are having a conversation.] 2.1.1 Describe the differences between the houses of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (TWO differences for EACH character’s house). (4) 2.1.2 Mr Enfield is upset about the actions of the ‘man’ (line 1). What has the man done? (1) 2.1.3 Refer to lines 2–6 … Read more
A GRAIN OF WHEAT 3.1 [Kihika is captured.] 3.1.1 Explain why ‘a price was put on his head’ (line 1). (2) 3.1.2 Refer to line 4: ‘A year later … the Kinenie Forest’ (a) Who betrays Kihika? (1) (b) Explain why this person betrays Kihika. (2) 3.1.3 Write down FOUR character traits of Kihika. (4) … Read more
SECTION A: NOVEL 1.1 EXTRACT A[Stephen Kumalo asks his wife for the money.] Glossary:*Tixo – God 1.1.1 Describe the differences between the landscapes where Stephen Kumalo and James Jarvis live (TWO differences for EACH character’s landscape). (4) 1.1.2 Refer to lines 1–4 (‘How can I … such a thing?’). (a) Why did the Kumalos want … Read more
LORD OF THE FLIES Read BOTH extracts from the novel below and answer the set questions. 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 2.1 and QUESTION 2.2. 2.1 [The boys have just made … Read more
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Read BOTH extracts from the novel below and answer the questions set on each.The number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the expectedlength of your answer. NOTE: Answer the questions set on BOTH extracts, i.e. QUESTION 1.1 AND QUESTION 1.2. 1.1 [The men confront Atticus.] 1.1.1 … Read more