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QUESTION 9 – CONTEXTUAL QUESTIONS EXTRACT B 9.6…

QUESTION 9 – CONTEXTUAL QUESTIONS EXTRACT B 9.6 Refer to line 2: “My own clothes were burnt.”  Considering what happens to Eliza’s clothes in Act 2, discuss how this action is significant in the play. (3) 9.7 Refer to lines 9-10: “I’m only a common ignorant girl; and in my station I have to be careful. There can’t be any feelings between the like of you and the like of me.” What does Higgins’ reaction to this statement tell us about the relationship between Higgins and Eliza? (3) 9.8 [Higgins dashes the ring violently into the fireplace, and turns on her so threateningly that she crouches over the piano with her hands over her face, and exclaims] Don’t you hit me. Discuss what Eliza’s reaction suggests about her past?    (2) 9.9 Refer to lines 34-37: [formally] Damn Mrs. Pearce; and damn the coffee; and damn you; and damn my own folly in having lavished my hard-earned knowledge and the treasure of my regard and intimacy on a heartless guttersnipe. [He goes out with impressive decorum, and spoils it by slamming the door savagely] With close reference to this extract, discuss Higgins’ character. (4)     [12] SECTION C TOTAL: [25]

QUESTION 2 – CONTEXTUAL QUESTION Read the poem and then answ…

QUESTION 2 – CONTEXTUAL QUESTION Read the poem and then answer the questions that follow. “The Collar” – George Herbert 2.1 Identify the tone used in line 1 of the poem and refer to specific diction to substantiate your answer. (2) 2.2 Discuss the significance of the symbolism of the collar in relation to the poem as a whole. (4) 2.3 State the major conflict that is represented in the poem, ‘The Collar’.  (2) 2.4 Name and quote the sound device used in line 15. (2)     [10]

QUESTION 7 – CONTEXTUAL QUESTIONS DIAMOND BOY – EXTRACT…

QUESTION 7 – CONTEXTUAL QUESTIONS DIAMOND BOY – EXTRACT B 7.4 Refer to line 1. “Wake up, Patson,” Grace whispered into my ear. The narrative has come full circle. Recall and describe a similar scene from the novel. (2) 7.5 Refer to lines 4 – 5. For a brief moment, I saw hints of my mother in her eyes and my father in the shape of her cheekbones. It all had the feeling of a dream… The theme of dreams is evident throughout the novel. Briefly explain how this theme presents in this extract. (3) 7.6 Provide an outline of Patson’s character development throughout the novel, considering the conclusion to the narrative.  (4) 7.7 Multiple Choice Question. Consider the following message left by Arves in Patson’s diary, on the last page: Yah, half-prince, I know you are going to make it. Even though it looks bad now, you’re going to be alright. Did I ever lie to you? No. So believe, Patson! And it will be good again because the Geez are in the Knees. That’s all I’m saying and somebody as “bright” as you should know what I’m talking about. You’re my best friend, Patson, always will be, till the day I die.ARVES!   The above cryptic message means the following: a) Patson just has to keep moving to succeed and shine bright. b) Patson just needs to look inside the wound (his knee) and he will find wealth. c) Patson just needs to look at the Geez and he will be bright. d) Patson just has to be the bees’ knees to Arves and he will shine bright. (2) 7.8 True or False: The novelist makes use of a chronological timeline in Diamond Boy. Provide a reason and evidence from the novel for your answer. Consider this extract (Arve’s message) as well as the novel. (2) 7.9 Recall how Grace, Patson and Boubacar honour Joseph Moyo’s memory. (1) 7.10 Consider the novel as a whole.Do you think the title is appropriate? Provide a reason for your answer. Remember to base your answer on the novel. (2)   TOTAL SECTION B: [25]