ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
GRADE 11
PAPER 2 LITERATURE
TIME: 2 Hours
MARKS: 70
NOVEMBER 2011
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of Section A and Section B.
2. Answer only ONE question from Section A and ONE question from Section B.
3. Section A:
Question 1 – Contextual
Question 2 – Essay Question
Section B:
Question 3 – Contextual
Question 4 – Essay Question
4. Begin the answer of a Section on a NEW page.
5. Write neatly and legibly.
6. Leave a line open between answers.
7. Number your questions according to the numbering system of the exam paper.
SECTION A – ANIMAL FARM
QUESTION 1 – CONTEXTUAL QUESTION
Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:
Napoleon stood sternly surveying his audience; then he uttered a high-pitched whimper.
Immediatley the dogs bounded forward, seized four of the pigs by the ear and dragged them,
squealing with pain and terror, to Napoleon’s feet. The pigs’ ears were bleeding, the dogs had tasted
blood, and for a few moments they appeared to go quite mad. To the amazement of everybody,
three of them flung themselves upon Boxer. Boxer saw them coming and put out his great hoof,
caught a dog in mid-air, and pinned him to the ground. The dog shrieked for mercy and the other
two fled with their tails between their legs. Boxer looked at Napoleon to know whether he should
crush the dog to death or let it go. Napoleon appeared to change countenance, and sharply ordered
Boxer to let the dog go, whereas Boxer lifted his hoof, and the dog slunk away, bruised and howling.
Presently the tumult died down. The four pigs waited, trembling, with guilt written on every
line of their countenances. Napoleon now called upon them to confess their crimes. They were the
same four pigs as had protested when Napoleon abolished the Sunday Meetings. Without any
further prompting they confessed that they had been secretly in touch with Snowball ever since his
expulsion, that they had collaborated with him in destroying the windmill, and that they had entered
into and agreement with him to hand over Animal Farm to Mr. Frederick. They added that Snowball
had privately admitted to them that they had been Jones’s secret agent for years past. When they
had finished their confessions, the dogs promptly tore their throats out, and in a terrible voice
Napoleon demanded whether any other animal had anything to confess.
The three hens who had been the ringleaders in the attempted rebellion over the eggs now
came forward and stated that Snowball had appeared to them in a dream and incited them to
disobey Napleon’s orders. They, too, were slaughtered. Then a goose came forward and confessed
to having secreted six ears of corn during the last year’s harvest and eaten them in the night. Then a
sheep confessed to having urinated in the drinking pool –urged to do this, so she said, by Snowball –
and two other sheep confessed to having murdered and old ram, an especially devoted follower of
Napoleon, by chasing him round and round a bonfire when he was suffering from a cough. They
were all slain on the spot. And so the tale of confessions and executions went on, until there was a
pile of corpses lying before Napoleon’s feet and the air was heavy with the smell of blood, which had
been unknown there since the expulsion of Jones. When it was all over, the remaining animals,
except for the pigs and dogs, crept away in a body. They were shaken and miserable. They did not
know which was more shocking – the treachery of the animals who had leagued themselves with
Snowball, or the cruel retribution they had just witnessed. In the old days there had often been
scenes of bloodshed equally terrible, but it seemed to all of them it was far worse now that it was
happening among themselves. Since Jones had left the farm until today, no animal had killed
another animal. Not even a rat had been killed. They had made their way on to the little knoll where
the half-finished windmill stood, and with one accord they all lay down as though huddling together
for warmth – Clover, Muriel, Benjamin, the cows, the sheep and a whole flock of geese and hens –
everyone indeed, except the cat, who had suddenly disappeared just before Napoleon ordered the
animals to assemble.
1.1
Quote a word which states Napoleon was very serious when he looked over his audience.
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1.2
Which noise does Napoleon make to control his dogs?
1.3
Quote the phrase that shows the pigs were afraid when they were dragged to the front.
(1)
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1.4
What was the reaction of the animals when the dogs flung themselves upon Boxer?
(1)
1.5
Why did two dogs flee away from Boxer with their tails between their legs?
(2)
1.6
What crime did the four pigs confess to?
(3)
1.7
What happened to the four pigs after their confession?
(1)
1.8
What reason did the three hens give for rebelling against Napoleon?
(2)
1.9
Who was the owner of Animal Farm before Napoleon took over?
(1)
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14
How does Napoleon compare with Jones as a leader? Mention two similar traits.
(4)
Pretend that you are one of the animals on the farm. What would you say to encourage all
the animals after you witnessed the massacre?
(2)
Do you agree with the statement that the animals were terrified by the bloodshed they have
witnessed. Give a reason for your answer.
(2)
How does this scene of bloodshed differ from scenes of bloodshed in Jones’ time?
(2)
What are the implications for the animals on the farm if they can be executed for crimes?
(2)
1.15
Is it right that Napoleon should have all this power?
(1)
1.16
Mention three ways in which Communism is similar to Animalism.
(3)
1.17
Try to identify two emotions the animals are experiencing as they huddle together on the
little knoll for warmth.
(2)
1.18
With which aspect of Communism do you identify Boxer?
(1)
1.19
Which confession that the animals made borders on being ridiculous to receive death as
punishment?
1.20
What type of leadership style would you attribute to Napoleon?
(2)
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QUESTION 2
Read the following extract and answer the question in essay form. Use 250 to 300 words:
The commandments were written on the tarred wall in great white letters that could be read thirty
yards away. They ran thus:
THE SEVEN COMMANDMENTS
1. Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.
2. Whatever goes upon foru legs, or has wings, is a friend.
3. No animal shall wear clothes.
4. No animal shall sleep in a bed.
5. No animal shall drink alcohol.
6. No animal shall kill any other animal.
7. All animals are equal.
The Seven Commandments describe an ideal way of life, from the animal’s point of view.
How was each of the Commandments changed and betrayed during the story? Explain why each
change was made.
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SECTION B – THE CRUCIBLE
QUESTION 3
Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:
Proctor:
(trembling, his life collapsing about him): I have known her, sir. I have known her.
Danforth:
You – you are a lecher?
Francis:
(Horrified): John, you cannot say such a –
Proctor:
Oh, Francis, I wish you had some evil in you that you might know me! (To Danforth)
A man will not cast away his good name. You surely know that.
Danforth:
(dumbfounded): In – what time? In what place?
Proctor:
(his voice about to break, and his shame great): In the proper place – where my
beasts are bedded. On the last night of my joy, some eight months past. She used to
serve me in my house, sir. (He has to clamp his jaw to keep from weeping.) A man
may think God sleeps, but God sees everything, I know it now. I beg you sir, I beg
you – see her for what she is. My wife, my dear good wife, took this girl soon after,
sir, and put her out on the highroad. And being what she is, a lump of vanity, sir –
(He is being overcome.) Excellency, forgive me, forgive me. (Angrily against himself,
he turns away from the Governor for a moment. Then, as though to cry out is his only
means of speech left.) She thinks to dance with me on my wife’s grave! And well she
might, for I thought of her softly.God help me, I lusted, and there is a promise in such
sweat. But it is a whore’s vengeance, and you must see it; I set myself entirely in your
hands. I know you must see it now.
Danforth:
(blanched, in horror, turning to Abigail): You deny every scrap and tittle of this?
Abigail:
If I must answer that, I will leave and I will not come back again! DANFORTH seems
unsteady.
Proctor:
I have made a bell of my honour! I have rung the doom of my good name – you will
believe me, Mr Danforth! My wife is innocent, except she knew a whore when she
saw one!
Abigail:
(stepping up to Danforth): What look do you give me? ( DANFORTH cannot speak.)
I’ll not have such looks! (She turns and starts for the door.)
Danforth:
You will remain where you are! (HERRICK steps into her path. She comes up short,
fire in her eyes.) Mr Parris, go into the court and bring Goodwife Proctor out.
Parris:
(Objecting) Your Honour, this is all a –
Danforth:
(Sharply to Parris): Bring her out! And tell her not one word of what’s been spoken
here. And let you knock before you enter. (Parris goes out.) Now we shall touch the
bottom of this swamp. (To Proctor) Your wife, you say, is an honest woman.
Proctor:
In her life, sir, she has never lied. There are them that cannot sing, and them that
cannot weep – my wife cannot lie. I have paid much to learn it, sir.
Danforth:
And when she put this girl out of your house, she put her out for a harlot?
Proctor:
Aye, Sir.
Danforth:
And knew her for a harlot?
Proctor:
Aye, sir, she knew her for a harlot.
Danforth:
Good, then. (to Abigail) And if she tell me, child, it were for harlotry, may God
spread His mercy on you! (There is a knock. He calls to the door.) Hold! (To
Abigail.) Turn your back. Turn your back. (To Proctor) Do likewise. (Both turn their
backs – Abigail with indignant slowness.) Now let neither of you turn to face Goody
Proctor. No one in this room is to speak one word, or raise a gesture aye or nay. (He
turns toward the door, calls) Enter! (The door opens. ELIZABETH enters with PARRIS.
Cheever:
Danforth:
Elizabeth:
Danforth:
Elizabeth:
Danforth:
Elizabeth:
Danforth:
3.1
PARRIS leaves her. She stands alone, her eyes looking for Proctor.) Mr Cheever,
report this testimony in all exactness. Are you ready?
Ready , sir.
Come her, woman. (Elizabeth comes to him, glancing at Proctor’s back.) Look at me
only, not at your husband. In my eyes only.
(faintly): Good, Sir.
We are given to understand that at one time you dismissed your servant, Abigail
Williams.
That is true, sir.
For what cause did you dismiss her? (Slight pause. Then Elizabeth tries to glance at
Proctor.) You will look in my eyes only and not at your husband. The answer is in
your memory and you n eed no help to give it to me. Why did you dismiss Abigail
Williams?
(not knowing what to say, sensing a situation, wetting her lips to stall for time): She –
dissatisfied me. (Pause) And my husband.
In what way dissatisfied you?
What is the meaning of the expression “I have known her”?
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3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
Why is John Proctor forced in a way to confess that he has known Abigail Williams?
(2)
Why does the stage directions say (his life collapsing about him) as John Proctor confesses
his deed with Abigail?
(2)
What is a “lecher”?
(1)
Why would Francis Nurse be horrified by John Proctor’s confession?
(2)
Quote an expression which states that Francis Nurse is an innocent person.
(1)
Quote and expression that shows Abigail wants Elizabeth dead.
(1)
Find a synonym for the word “whore” from the text.
(1)
Make a list of three emotions that John Proctor experiences as he confesses his lechery.
(3)
Who accused Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft?
(1)
Recall for what reason Elizabeth Proctor is accused of witchcraft.
(3)
Why does John Proctor say he is casting away his good name by confessing to lechery?
(2)
What might have happened if Elizabeth Proctor testified that Abigail Williams did sleep
with John Proctor?
(3)
3.14
What might be the reason for Elizabeth Proctor not testifying the truth about Abigail
Williams?
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3.15
3.16
3.17
3.18
3.19
In your opinion, would Elizabeth’s testimony have been different if she swore an oath on
the Bible before she testified? Give a reason for your answer.
(2)
In your opinion, was there any reason why Danforth should not have believed Elizabeth’s
final testimony? Give a reason for your answer.
(2)
What did you think was Abigail thinking when she told Danforth: What look do you give
me?
(2)
What was Danforth thinking when he gave Abigail that look?
(2)
Why does Elizabeth try to see her husband’s face before she answers Danforth’s
questions?
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QUESTION 4 – ESSAY QUESTION (THE CRUCIBLE)
The Crucible is a story woven around Abigail’s desire for John Proctor. Discuss how this obsession
with John Proctor leads to the deaths of many people in Salem, including that of John Proctor. Use
only 250 to 300 words.
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