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ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P2

14 AUGUST 2017

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12

English First Additional Language FS/AUGUST 2017


INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION Read this page carefully before you begin to answer the questions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Read these instructions carefully before you begin to answer questions. Do NOT attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult the Table of Contents on the next page and mark the numbers of the questions set on the texts you have studied this year. This question paper consists of FOUR sections: SECTION A: Novel (35) SECTION B: Drama (35) SECTION C: Short stories (35) SECTION D: Poetry (35) Answer TWO QUESTIONS from ANY TWO sections, as follows:

SECTION A: NOVEL Answer the question on the novel that you have studied.

SECTION B: DRAMA Answer the question on the drama that you have studied.

SECTION C: SHORT STORIES Answer the questions set on BOTH short stories.

SECTION D: POETRY Answer the questions set on BOTH poems.

Use the checklist to assist you. Follow the instructions at the beginning of each section carefully. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. Start EACH section on a NEW page. Suggested time management: Spend approximately 60 minutes on each section. Write neatly and legibly.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A: NOVEL Answer ANY ONE question on the novel you have studied.

QUESTION NO. MARKS PAGE NO.

1. Cry, the beloved country 35 5

2. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 35 9

SECTION B: DRAMA Answer ANY ONE question on the drama you have studied.

3. Macbeth 35 13

4. My Children! My Africa! 35 17

SECTION C: SHORT STORIES Answer the questions set on BOTH short stories.

5.1 Transforming Moments 18 21

5.2 Last breath 17 23

SECTION D: POETRY Answer the questions set on BOTH poems.

6.1 Everything has changed (except graves)

18 24

6.2 Mid-term break 17 26

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CHECKLIST

NOTE:

Answer questions from ANY TWO sections.

Tick the sections you have answered.

SECTION QUESTION NUMBERS

NO. OF QUESTIONS TO ANSWER

TICK ()

A: Novel 1–2

1

B: Drama

3–4 1

C: Short Stories

5 1

D: Poetry

6 1

NOTE: Ensure that you have answered questions on TWO sections only.

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SECTION A: NOVEL

In this section, there are contextual questions set on the following novels:

CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY by Alan Paton

Dr JEKYLL AND Mr HYDE by Robert Louis Stevenson

Answer ALL the questions on the novel you have studied.

QUESTION 1 CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY Read the following extracts from the novel 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 1.1 AND

QUESTION 1.2.

1.1 [The priest and his wife are having a discussion.]

You have said it, he said. It is said now. This money which was saved for that purpose will never be used for it. You have opened a door, and because you have opened it, we go through. And Tixo alone knows where we shall go. It was not I who opened it, she said, hurt by his accusation. It has a long time been open, but you would not see. We had a son, he said harshly. Zulus have many children, but we had only one son. He went to Johannesburg, and as you said ─ when people go to Johannesburg, they do not come back. They do not even write anymore. They do not go to St. Chad’s, to learn that knowledge without which no black man can live. They go to Johannesburg, and there they are lost, and no one hears of them at all. And this money... But she had no words for it, so he said, It is here in my hand. And again she did not speak, so he said again, It is here in my hand. You are hurting yourself, she said. Hurting myself? Hurting myself? I do not hurt myself, it is they who are hurting me. My own son, my own sister, my own brother. They go away and they do not write any more.

Book One, Chapter 2

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1.1.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches a name in

COLUMN A. Write down only the letter (A–E) next to the question number (1.1.1(a)–1.1.1(d)).

COLUMN A COLUMN B

(a) Stephen Kumalo A wealthy and conservative farmer (b) Absalom Kumalo B upright and moral engineer (c) James Jarvis C successful carpenter and orator (d) Arthur Jarvis D humble priest and traditionalist E naive and reckless young man

(4)

1.1.2 Name the TWO characters arguing in this extract. (2) 1.1.3 Why are they arguing? Mention TWO points. (2) 1.1.4 Discuss the theme of ‘Fear’ which is evident in this extract. (3) 1.1.5 What clue is given in the extract that there were no cellphones then? (1) 1.1.6 Refer to line 12 (‘And this money...’) Identify the tone used in this line and substantiate your answer. (2) 1.1.7 In your opinion, how has the city life affected the Kumalos? Substantiate

your answer.

(3) [17]

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1.2 [The priest visits the farmer.]

He lifted his face, and there was in it suffering that Jarvis had not seen before. Tell me, he said, it will lighten you. I am afraid, umnumzana. I see you are afraid, umfundisi. It is that which I do not understand. But I tell you, you need not be afraid. I shall not be angry. There will be no anger in me against you. Then, said the old man, this thing that is the heaviest thing of all my years, is the heaviest thing of all your years also. Jarvis looked at him, at first bewildered, but then something came to him. You can mean only one thing, he said, you can mean only one thing. But I still do not understand. It was my son that killed your son, said the old man. So they were silent. Jarvis left him and walked out into the trees of the garden. He stood at the wall and looked out over the veld, out of the great white dumps of the mines, like hills under the sun. When he turned to come back, he saw that the old man had risen, his hat in one hand, his stick in the other, his head bowed, his eyes on the ground. He went back to him. I have heard you, he said. I understand what I did not understand. There is no anger in me.

[Book Two, Chapter 8]

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1.2.1 Who is ‘He’ referred to in line 1? (1)

1.2.2 Briefly state what led to the suffering of the character mentioned in 1.2.1. (2)

1.2.3 Explain the main reason for the visit in this extract. (2)

1.2.4 Refer to line 7, (‘the heaviest thing of all my years’)

Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (1.2.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.

The priest means the issue at hand is...

A bearable. B moderate. C exciting. D grave. (1)

1.2.5 Refer to line 19, (‘There is no anger in me.’)

Discuss why Jarvis is not angry. (3)

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1.2.6 How does Jarvis treat Kumalo (a) before he knows who he is? (b) after he recognises him and knows about Absalom? (2)

1.2.7 What does this extract reveal about Rev Kumalo’s character? (2) 1.2.8 James Jarvis does not really know his son until after his son’s death.

Discuss this statement. (2) 1.2.9 From your knowledge of what you have read thus far, would you say

that the title of this novel is suitable? Substantiate your view.

(3) [18]

[35]

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QUESTION 2

Dr JEKYLL AND Mr HYDE

Read the following extracts from the novel 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 2.1 AND QUESTION 2.2.

EXTRACT A

2.1 [Dr Jekyll is hosting a dinner party for his friends.]

“I never saw a man so distressed as you were by my will; unless it were that hide-bound pedant, Lanyon, at what he called my scientific heresies. Oh, I know he’s a good fellow — you needn’t frown — an excellent fellow, and I always mean to see more of him; but a hide-bound pedant for all that; an ignorant, blatant pedant. I was never more disappointed in any man than Lanyon.” “You know I never approved of it,” pursued Utterson, ruthlessly disregarding the fresh topic. “My will? Yes, certainly, I know that,” said the doctor, a trifle sharply. “You have told me so.” “Well, I tell you so again,” continued the lawyer. “I have been learning something of young Hyde.” The large handsome face of Dr. Jekyll grew pale to the very lips, and there came a blackness about his eyes. “I do not care to hear more,” said he. “This is a matter I thought we had agreed to drop.” “What I heard was abominable,” said Utterson. “It can make no change. You do not understand my position,” returned the doctor, with a certain incoherency of manner. “I am painfully situated, Utterson; my position is a very strange — a very strange one. It is one of those affairs that cannot be mended by talking.” “Jekyll,” said Utterson, “you know me: I am a man to be trusted. Make a clean breast of this in confidence; and I make no doubt I can get you out of it.”

[Chapter 3 Dr Jekyll Was Quite at Ease]

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2.1.1

Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the name in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A-E) next to the question number (2.1.1 (a) - 2.1.1 (d)) in the ANSWER BOOK.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

(a) Gabriel John Utterson (b) Dr Hastie Lanyon (c) Mr Poole (d) Mr Richard Enfield

A Jekyll’s loyal servant B Mr Utterson’s distant cousin C a prominent, respected lawyer D a well-respected nobleman E a reputable London doctor

(4)

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2.1.2 Refer to line 1: “I never saw …by my will;” Why is Mr Utterson so concerned about Dr Jekyll’s will?

(1)

2.1.3 Refer to lines 4-6: “…I always mean … man than Lanyon.” a) Using your OWN words, explain why the following statement is TRUE: Dr Jekyll considers Dr Lanyon’s approach to science to be uninformed and conservative. b) Quote no more than THREE consecutive words from the extract to support your answer to QUESTION 2.1.3 (a).

(1) (1)

2.1.4 Refer to lines 14-15, (’I do not care to hear more,’ said he. “This is a matter I thought we had agreed to drop.’) (a) Give ONE word to describe how Dr Jekyll feels in these lines. (b) In your OWN words, explain why he feels this way.

(1) (2)

2.1.5 Refer to line 16, (“What I heard was abominable,” said Utterson.)

State what is so ‘abominable’ that Mr Utterson has heard.

(2)

2.1.6 Discuss what this extract reveals about Mr Utterson’s character. (2) 2.1.7

Why, in your opinion, has the author decided to use Mr Utterson as the narrator of the novel?

(3)

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EXTRACT B 2.2 [Mr Hyde has disappeared after the murder of Sir Danvers Carew.]

Much of his past was unearthed, indeed, and all disreputable: tales came out of the man's cruelty, at once so callous and violent; of his vile life, of his strange associates, of the hatred that seemed to have surrounded his career; but of his present whereabouts, not a whisper. From the time he had left the house in Soho on the morning of the murder, he was simply blotted out; and gradually, as time drew on, Mr. Utterson began to recover from the hotness of his alarm, and to grow more at quiet with himself. The death of Sir Danvers was, to his way of thinking, more than paid for by the disappearance of Mr. Hyde. Now that that evil influence had been withdrawn, a new life began for Dr. Jekyll. He came out of his seclusion, renewed relations with his friends, became once more their familiar guest and entertainer; and whilst he had always been, known for charities, he was now no less distinguished for religion. He was busy, he was much in the open air, he did good; his face seemed to open and brighten, as if with an inward consciousness of service; and for more than two months, the doctor was at peace.

Chapter 6: Remarkable Incident of Dr Lanyon

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2.2.1 a) Refer to line 1: “Much of his past …”

To whom does “he” refer? b) Explain how Scotland Yard knows exactly who to look for.

(1) (1)

2.2.2

Explain both the LITERAL and FIGURATIVE meaning of “unearthed” in line 1.

(2)

2.2.3 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write down only the letter (A-D) next to the question number (2.2.3) in the ANSWER BOOK. The word “callous” (line 2) means that a person is … A understanding. B heartless. C compassionate. D inflexible.

(1)

2.2.4 In which part of London is Mr Hyde’s residence? (1) 2.2.5

Give TWO examples of how Dr Jekyll’s behaviour changes after the disappearance of Mr Hyde.

(2)

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2.2.6 In the above extract there is a clear difference between Dr Jekyll’s

and Mr Hyde’s personalities. Discuss and compare the difference between Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in terms of physical appearance.

(4)

2.2.7 Identify and discuss the theme which is evident in the separate

personalities of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, contained in the body of one person.

(3)

2.2.8 Refer to the novel thus far.

Discuss why the title of this novel is relevant.

(3)

[18] TOTAL SECTION A: [35]

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SECTION B: DRAMA

In this section, there are contextual questions set on the following dramas:

MACBETH by William Shakespeare

MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA! by Athol Fugard

Answer the question on the drama you have studied.

QUESTION 3 (CONTEXTUAL QUESTION)

MACBETH

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.


3.1. EXTRACT A

[Angus reports to Macbeth and Banquo after the battle]

Macbeth: Angus: Macbeth: Banquo: Macbeth:

The Thane of Cawdor lives; why do you dress me In borrowed robes? Who was the Thane lives yet, But under heavy judgement bears that life Which he deserves to lose. Whether he was combined With those of Norway, or did line the rebel With hidden help and vantage, or that with both He laboured in his country’s wrack, I know not; But treasons capital, confessed and proved, Have overthrown him. (aside) Glamis, and Thane of Cawdor; The greatest is behind. (to ross and Angus) Thanks for your pains. (to Banquo) Do you not hope your children shall be kings, When those that gave the Thane of Cawdor to me Promised no less to them? That, trusted home, Might yet enkindle you unto the crown, Besides the Thane of Cawdor. But ‘tis strange. And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The Instruments of Darkness tell us truths, Win us with honest trifles, to betray’s In deepest consequence. Cousins, a word, I pray you. (aside) Two truths are told, As happy prologues to the swelling act Of the imperial theme. I thank you, gentlemen.

[Act 1 Scene 3]

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3.1.1 Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the name in COLUMN

A. Write only the letter (A– D) next to the question number (3.1.1(a) –

3.1.1(c)) in the ANSWER BOOK.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

(a) Duncan

(b) Banquo

(c) Fleance

1. Escapes Macbeth’s assassins

2. Macbeth’s close friend

3. The King of Norway

4. The King of Scotland

(3)

3.1.2 Refer to lines 1 ─ 2, (‘The Thane of Cawdor ...In borrowed robes?’). (a) State ONE word which best describes Macbeth’s tone in these lines. (1) (b) Identify a figure of speech used in line 1. (1) (c) Explain this figure of speech. (2)

3.1.3 Refer to line 11 , (‘Glamis, and Thane of Cawdor’...).

What are ‘Glamis, and Thane of Cawdor’ in relation to Macbeth? (2)

3.1.4 Why does Macbeth say, ‘The greatest is behind’? (2)

3.1.5 How do Macbeth and Banquo differ in their reactions to the witches? (2)

3.1.6 What does this extract reveal about the character of Macbeth? (2)

3.1.7 In your opinion, is Macbeth immature and impulsive? Discuss your view. (3) [18]

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3.2 [Soliloquy of Macbeth when he sees the daggers.]

Macbeth:

Go bid thy mistress, when my drink is ready, She strike upon the bell. Get thee to bed

Exit servant. Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch thee. I have thee not, and yet I see thee still. Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible To feeling as to sight? Or art thou but A dagger of the mind, a false creation, Proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain? I see thee yet, in form as palpable As this which now I draw. Thou marshall’st me the way that I was going; And such an instrument I was to use. Mine eyes are made the fools o’th’ other senses, Or else worth all the rest. I see thee still; And on thy blade and dudgeon gouts of blood, Which was not so before. There’s no such thing. It is the bloody business which informs Thus to mine eyes... ...Thou sure and firm-set earth, Hear not my steps, which way they walk, for fear Thy very stones prate my whereabout, And take the present horror from the time, Which now suits with it. While I threat, he lives. Words to the heat of deeds too cold breath gives.

A bell rings. I go, and it is done. The bell invites me. Hear it not, Duncan, for it is a knell That summons thee to Heaven, or Hell.

Exit.

[Act 2 Scene 1]

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3.2.1 Where does this scene take place? (1) 3.2.2 Quote FIVE consecutive words to prove the following statement FALSE: Lady Macbeth does not know that Macbeth plans to kill Duncan. (1)

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3.2.3 Refer to the extract as a whole. Choose the correct answer. Write only the letter (A - D) next to the question number (3.2.3) in the ANSWER BOOK. Macbeth sees a vision of a dagger before him. He wonders if this is not because of ... A a bad dream he had the previous night. B his thoughts about murdering the king. C the argument he had with Lady Macbeth earlier. D his tiredness after the battle.

(1)

3.2.4 Refer to lines 15 ─ 17, (‘I see thee still;...There’s no such thing.’)

If you were the director of this play, which stage directions would you give Macbeth when acting these lines?

(2)

3.2.5 Refer to line 25, (‘Words to the heat of deeds too cold breath gives.’)

What is Macbeth telling about himself when he says these words? (2)

3.2.6 What does this extract tell us about the state of mind of Macbeth? (2)

3.2.7 Refer to line 26, (‘I go, and it is done.’)

Discuss the irony of this statement. (2)

3.2.8 Refer to lines 3 ─ 5, (‘Is this a dagger ...I see thee still.’) Discuss the theme of ‘Appearances often hide reality’ that is evident in these lines.

(3)

3.2.9 Do you agree that Macbeth is not inherently evil but rather a victim of the motives of other people? Substantiate your view.

(3) [17]

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QUESTION 4

MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA!

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.


4.1 [Conversation between Thami and Isabel after the debate.]

THAMI: ISABEL: THAMI: ISABEL: THAMI: ISABEL: THAMI: ISABEL: THAMI: ISABEL: THAMI: ISABEL: THAMI: ISABEL: THAMI:

But you were good! Because I happen to feel very strongly about what we were debating. But it was also the whole atmosphere, you know. It was so…so free and easy. The debates at my school are such stuffy affairs. And so boring most of the time. Everything is done according to the rules with everybody being polite and nobody getting excited…lots of discipline but very little enthusiasm. This one was a riot! [Finger to his lips] Be careful. Of what? That word. Which one? Riot! Don’t say it in the black township. Police start shooting as soon as they hear it. Oh… [Having a good laugh] I’m sorry. It’s a joke, Isabel. Oh…you caught me off guard. I didn’t think you would joke about those things. Riots and police? Oh yes, we joke about them. We joke about everything. Okay, then I’ll say it again. This afternoon was a riot. Good! Try that one on your folks when you get home tonight. Say the newspapers have got it all wrong. You had a wonderful time taking part in a little township riot. [This time Isabel does get the joke. A good laugh] Oh ja, I can just see my Mom and Dad cracking up at that one. They wouldn’t think it was funny? [The subject of white reaction to location humour amuses him enormously.]

[Act 1 Scene1]

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A. Write only the letter (A– D) next to the question number (4.1.1(a)– 4.1.1(c))

in the ANSWER BOOK.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

(a) Mr Myalatya

(b) Camdeboo

(c) Brakwater

A. A boy from a township school.

B. Name of a township/location.

C. School principal of Zolile High.

D. Name of a school in town.

(3)

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4.1.2 Refer to line 1 (‘But you were good’.)

Give ONE reason for Thami’s words to Isabel.

(1)

4.1.3 Refer to line 7, (‘This one was a riot!’). (a) Using your OWN words, give the different characteristics of the TWO

schools Isabel is referring to.

(2) (b) Identify a figure of speech used in line 7. (1) (c) Explain the comparison in this figure of speech. (2) 4.1.4 Refer to line 9 (‘[Finger to his lips]’)

Suggest a reason for Thami putting a finger on his lips.

(2)

4.1.5 Refer to line 11 (‘Which one?’)

Choose the correct answer which best describes Isabel’s tone when she says these words. Write only the letter (A - D) next to the question number (4.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK. A curious B excited C angry D calm

(1)

4.1.6 Refer to lines 15 ─ 21 (‘[Having a good…was a riot’.)

Discuss the theme of ‘Power of words versus violence’ that is evident in these lines.

(3)

4.1.7 Do you agree with Isabel’s prediction about her parent’s possible reaction

when they hear the word ‘riot”? Discuss your views.

(3) [18]

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4.2 EXTRACT B [Conversation between Mr M and Thami

THAMI: MR M: THAMI: MR M: THAMI: MR M: THAMI: THAMI: MR M:

If you choose to be. I’ve got to choose, have I? My black skin doesn’t confer automatic membership. So how do I go about choosing? By identifying with the fight for our Freedom. As simple as that? I want our freedom as much as any of you. In fact, I was fighting for it in my small way long before any of you were born! But I’ve got a small problem. Does that noble fight of ours have to stoop to pulling down a few silly statues? Where do you get the idea that we, The People, want you to do that for us? [Trying] They are not our heroes, teacher. They are not our statues, Thami. Wouldn’t it be better for us to rather put our energies into erecting a few of our own? We’ve also got heroes, you know. Like who, Mr M? Nelson Mandela? [Shaking his head with disbelief] Hey! They would pull that statue down so fast… [Cutting him] In which case they would be just as guilty of gross vandalism…because that is what it will be, regardless of who does it to whom. Destroying somebody else’s property is inexcusable behaviour. No, Thami. As one of the People you claim to be acting for, I raise my hand in protest. Please don’t pull down any statues on my behalf. Don’t use me as an excuse for an act of lawlessness. If you want to do something ‘revolutionary’ for me let us sit down and discuss it because I have a few constructive alternatives I would like to suggest. Do I make myself clear?

[Act 1 Scene 5]

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4.2.1 Refer to line 1, (‘If you choose…’) What choice does Mr M have to make?

(1)

4.2.2 Refer to lines 2 – 3, (‘My black skin… go about choosing’). (a) State ONE word which best describes Mr M’s tone in these lines. (1) (b) Provide a reason for Mr M’s not automatically qualifying for the

membership.

(2) 4.2.3 Describe TWO characteristics of Thami that are revealed in this extract. (2) 4.2.4 Quote TWO CONSECUTIVE words in lines 6-7 to prove that Mr M wants the

protests to be honourable.

(1)

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4.2.5 Refer to lines 15 – 18, (‘They would pull ...it to whom’.) Give TWO reasons that prove the following statement TRUE.

Thami does not finish his statement.

(2)

4.2.6 Refer to lines 11 – 13, (‘They are not ...got heroes, you know.’) (a) Explain what Mr M regards as ‘gross vandalism’. (1) (b) Discuss the irony in this statement by Thami. (2) 4.2.7 To whom does the word ‘People’ refer? (1) 4.2.8 State ONE ‘constructive alternative’ from this extract which Mr M suggests. (1)

4.2.9 Do you think Mr M is fair when he later asks Thami to convince the ‘comrades’ to come back to school? Discuss your view.

(3) [17]

TOTAL SECTION B: 35

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SECTION C: SHORT STORIES

In this section, there are contextual questions set on the following short stories:

‘TRANSFORMING MOMENTS’ by Gcina Mhlophe

‘THE LAST BREATH’ by Sam Kahiga

QUESTION 5

Read the extracts from TWO 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 the questions set on BOTH extracts, i.e. QUESTION 5.1 AND

QUESTION 5.2.

‘TRANSFORMING MOMENTS’

5.1 EXTRACT C

I left. That also added to my Miss-ugly-top-of-the-class image. But the minister insisted that I be in the church choir despite my protestations that my voice was ugly. He said my voice was strong and resonant – not ugly. That’s the first time I heard the word ‘resonant’, and liked it, so I joined the church choir. Then there was this Friday afternoon, a group of lazy girls was walking back from school. The winter sun seemed as lazy as we were. We had just walked past the minister’s house when a young boy ran up to us. He said the minister wanted to see me. I went with him and I was about to walk into the kitchen when the minister himself came out and gave me fast instructions that I must go and get my weekend bag packed because he was going to visit his family and I was coming with him. I stood there at the top of the stairs open-mouthed, unable to move or speak. He looked at me and laughed out loud. He told me we had less than an hour to go, so I should run. Without a word I turned and took the five steps in one big jump. Running at top speed, clutching my books tightly to my chest – I realised that I was not alone in the world – everyone was staring at me.

[Transforming moments, p99]

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A. Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (5.1.1(a)–

5.1.1(c)) in the ANSWER BOOK.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

(a) Sizwe

(b) Bulelwa

(c) Father Fikeni

A. The speaker’s father. B. The boy from Port Elizabeth. C. The church minister. D. The speaker’s friend.

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5.1.2 Explain why the speaker refers to herself as ‘Miss-ugly-top-of-the class’? (2) 5.1.3 Choose one word to complete…

When the speaker says ‘protestations’, she means that she is …

A. eager to join the choir B. too ugly to join the choir. C. happy to join the choir. D. reluctant to join the choir.

(1)

5.1.4 State a reason for the speaker’s decision to finally join the church choir. (1) 5.1.5 Refer to line 7, (‘The winter sun…as we were.’) (a) Identify the figure of speech in this line. (1) (b) Explain the comparison in this figure of speech. (2) 5.1.6 Why does the young boy run to the girls? (1)

5.1.7 Quote FOUR consecutive words to prove that the Minister speaks with high authority to the speaker.

(1)

5.1.8 Refer to lines 14-17 (‘Without a word… staring at me’.) (a) Using your own words describe how the speaker feels as she leaves the

minister’s house.

(1) (b) Suggest reasons why the speaker feels this way. Mention TWO points. (2) 5.1.9 In your opinion, do you think the trip will have a positive influence on the

speaker’s future? Discuss your view.

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‘THE LAST BREATH’

5.2 EXTRACT D

Suddenly, without a word Dad started the engine and drove furiously down the road towards the gate of the blind school. ‘What will you do? You can’t marry her like that!’ he shouted above the roar of the engine. I looked at him swiftly. His eyes were steady on the road. Anger flooded through me. So the visit had been in vain. So he had seen nothing of the inner Eva. ‘We’ve gone through all this before,’ I said. ‘Now you have seen her. My last word on the subject is this. When I come of age next August I am going to ask Eva to marry me.’ ‘But she is blind ... !’ I sank back in my seat. This was hopeless. For how long would Dad keep on beating home the fact? As if it wasn’t home already – and was more, accepted! ‘Then give her eyes.’ My voice was hoarse with anger. A look of surprise momentarily came to Dad’s face. Then he looked grim. Though he didn’t seem to realise it he increased his speed. I thought I knew what had got hold of Dad, and the thought brought a faint smile on to my lips.

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5.2.1 Refer to line 3, (‘What will you do? You can’t marry her like that!’...)

(a) Why does the boy take his father to meet Eva? (1)

(b) Why does the speaker use ‘her’ and not the name of the girl? (1)

(c) Identify the tone the speaker uses. (1)

5.2.2 Refer to line 8, (‘We’ve gone through all this before.’)

The speaker and his father have also disagreed on another matter. What have they disagreed on?

(1)

5.2.3 Refer to lines 9 - 10, (‘When I come of age ... Eva to marry me.’)

State why the son wants to marry Eva when he comes ‘ of age’. (2)

5.2.4 Refer to line 16, (‘A look of surprise momentarily came to Dad’s face.’)

Why does the father seem to be surprised? (1)

5.2.5 Identify TWO characteristics of the father that are revealed in this extract. (2)

5.2.6 Discuss the mother’s and father’s view of Eva. (2)

5.2.7 ‘Acceptance’ is one of the themes in this story. Discuss this theme as it is evident in this extract.

(3)

5.2.8 Do you think the title of this short story is appropriate? Substantiate your answer.

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TOTAL SECTION C: 35

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SECTION D: POETRY In this section, there are contextual questions set on the following poems:

‘EVERYTHING HAS CHANGED (EXCEPT GRAVES)’ by Mzi Mahola

‘MID-TERM BREAK’ by Seamus Heaney

NOTE: Answer the questions set on BOTH poems, i.e. QUESTION 6.1 AND QUESTION 6.2.

6.1 Read the poem carefully and then answer the questions which follow. The number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the expected length of your answer.

EVERYTHING HAS CHANGED (EXCEPT GRAVES) by Mzi Mahola

I stood at the ruins of my former school where I was patiently moulded; wild plants own every space now; my soul was paralyzed. What happened to the roofs the doors and windows? Can these dumb lonely walls still recognise me? Everything has changed; the ground where we ran and laughed and the corner of the playground where I pummelled a schoolmate almost to pulp are scarfed with wattle to conceal my shame. A short distance away stands a renovated Church (a Dutch Reformed formerly, now Methodist) embraced by a mute little cemetery that claims the past (the dividing fence has vanished) though growth strangles it to near extinction; cold names of departed whites who were part of this community and made monumental contributions are etched on the headstones.

Sometimes whites come here to clean and put flowers on their family graves; a voice whispers next to me but I do not recognise its face because Lushington has changed except the graveyard.

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6.1.1 Complete the following sentences by using the words in the list below. Write

only the word next to the question number (6.1.1(a)–6.1.1(c)) in the ANSWER BOOK.

Port Elizabeth; saddened; suicidal; reversed; Lushington ; confused

The poet visits his former school in (a) ... .He is (b)... to see the neglect of a once good school. He is despondent that time cannot be (c) ...

(3) 6.1.2 (a)

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Quote ONE word that describes the state of the school when the speaker arrives there. State TWO things the speaker sees to confirm the above quote.

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6.1.3 Refer to line 3 (‘...where I was patiently moulded...’) Describe the way that the poet seems to feel regarding his education at this

school.

(2) 6.1.4 Refer to line 15, ‘...to conceal my shame…’

Explain in your OWN words the shame the speaker refers to.

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6.1.5 Refer to line 20, (‘embraced by a mute little cemetery’). (a) Identify the figure of speech used. (1)

(b) Explain this figure of speech in the context of the poem. (2) 6.1.6 Discuss the theme of ‘Loss’ as is evident in this poem. (3) 6.1.7 Would you regard the title of the poem as suitable? Substantiate your

answer.

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6.2 Read the poem carefully and then answer the questions which follow. The

number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the expected length of your answer.

Mid-term break – Seamus Heaney I sat all morning in the college sick bay Counting bells knelling classes to a close. At two o'clock our neighbours drove me home.

In the porch I met my father crying – He had always taken funerals in his stride – And Big Jim Evans saying it was a hard blow.

The baby cooed and laughed and rocked the pram When I came in, and I was embarrassed By old men standing up to shake my hand

And tell me they were 'sorry for my trouble'. Whispers informed strangers I was the eldest, Away at school, as my mother held my hand In hers and coughed out angry tearless sighs. At ten o'clock the ambulance arrived With the corpse, stanched and bandaged by the nurses.

Next morning I went up into the room. Snowdrops And candles soothed the bedside; I saw him For the first time in six weeks. Paler now,

Wearing a poppy bruise on his left temple, He lay in the four foot box as in his cot. No gaudy scars, the bumper knocked him clear.

A four foot box, a foot for every year.

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6.2.1 Who is the speaker in this poem? (1) 6.2.2 Refer to line 2 (‘Counting bells…to a close.’)

Discuss the appropriateness of the poet’s use of the word ‘knelling’ in the context of this poem.

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6.2.3 Refer to line 5, (‘He had always…in his stride.’)

Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence: When the poet says the father has always taken funerals in his stride, it means that the father has always been … about funerals. A crazy B nervous C calm D sceptic

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6.2.4 Refer to line 7 (‘The baby cooed and laughed and rocked the pram’) (a) Identify the figure of speech in the underlined words. (1) (b) Explain how this figure of speech contrasts with the rest of the poem. (2) 6.2.5 Refer to lines 3 and 14, (‘At two o'clock …me home’ and ‘At ten o'clock the

ambulance arrived’).

State a reason why the speaker remembers the exact times of the above incidents.

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6.2.6 Refer to line 10, (‘And tell me they were 'sorry for my trouble'’).

(a) Identify the tone in the old men’s words. (1)

(b) Why do the old men use this tone? (2)

6.2.7 Refer to the whole poem.

(a) How old is the boy who has died? (1)

(b) Give a reason for your answer in 6.2.7 (a). (2)

6.2.8 Do you agree that the speaker seems to be detached when relating the event of his brother’s death? Substantiate your answer.

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TOTAL SECTION D:

GRAND TOTAL: 35

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