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4.1 What does the title of the poem mean in English and how is it relevant to the poem? (2) 4.2 Refer to Stanza 1 Where do the soldiers find themselves three weeks after the war, and what do they find? (2) 4.3 Identify the figure of speech in the following line “the burst stomach like a cave ” and explain its effectiveness. (3) 4.4 Throughout the poem the soldiers seem insincere and apathetic toward the German Soldier, but by the end of the poem, the soldiers seem more empathetic. What has brought about this change in attitude? (3)     (10)

5.3 Comment on the effectiveness of the alliteration used in line 5 of the poem. (3)

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3.8 Give a reason for the different reactions of the people in the poem. (Lines 16- 24) (2)

1.1.2 In the recurring dream Santiago has at the abandoned Church, who encourages him to seek treasure at the pyramids? A       His mother B       A sheep C       A child D       The Merchant’s daughter (1)

4.4 Identify the theme of this poem. Give reasons for your answer. (2)

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3.1 Apart from the title, what evidence is there in the poem that suggests it is set in Africa? (2)

3.3 Discuss the effect of comparing the approaching storm to ‘a plague of locusts’ (line 6). (2)

  4.2.2 Do they find it exciting or scary? (1)