TEST CODE 01219010

FORM TP 2005074 MAY/JUNE 2005

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
EXAMINATION
ENGLISHB
Paper 01 - General Proficiency

2~hours

( 18 MAY 2005 (a.m.))

EACH QUESTION IS WORTH 30 MARKS

In addition to the 21 hours allowed for the examination,

you are allowed 10 minutes in order to read through the
entire paper.

You may write during the 10-minute period.

You must write your responses in the essay format.

You are advised to read all instructions carefully.

NO TEXT IS ALLOWED IN THE EXAMINATION ROOM.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

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This paper consists of 21 questions: 14 in SECTION A and 7 in SECTION B. Answer FOUR

questions, at least ONE from each section.

In addition to the marks indicated below, EACH question is also assessed for organization,
grammar and mechanics of writing, out of a maximum of 10 marks.

N.B. NO TEXT MAY BE USED TO ANSWER MORE THAN ONE QUESTION.

Your answer in Section A should contain reference to ONLY ONE Shakespeare text.
You will be penalized if you disregard these instructions.

SECTION A

ROMEO AND JULIET

EITHER

1. (a) Explain why Romeo flees to Mantua. ( Smarks)

(b) Explain how Romeo's banishment affects Juliet. ( 6marks)

(c) Outline the plan devised by Friar Lawrence for Romeo and Juliet as a solution to their
problem. ( 9 marks)

OR

2. The opening scene is a fast-paced and crucial one. With this scene in mind:

(a) Describe what happens until the Prince arrives. ( 6 marks)

(b) Describe Romeo's behaviour when he first appears on stage. ( 8 marks)

(c) Explain the dramatic significance of the opening scene. ( 6 marks)

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THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

EITHER

3. Considering the beginning of the Petruchio/Katherina plot (Act 1 Scene 1):

(a) State what we learn of Baptista in this initial scene. ( 6 marks)

(b) Show how Katherina is presented. 6 marks)

(c) Discuss Lucentio's role in this opening scene. 8 marks)

OR
4. An important moment in The Taming of the Shrew is when Petruchio and Katherina meet for
the first time.

(a) What approach does Petruchio assume in this meeting? 6 marks)

(b) What is Katherina' s response to Petruchio' s approach? 6 marks)

(c) Discuss the significance of this meeting. ( 8 marks)

SAINT JOAN

EITHER

5. (a) Describe how EACH of the following persons responds to Joan:

(i) The Archbishop 4 marks)

(ii) The King 5 marks)

(iii) Ladvenu 5 marks)

(b) Briefly outline the consequences of EACH man's response to Joan, as described in 5 (a).
( 6 marks)

OR

6. After Joan has raised the siege of Orleans, the Chaplain (de Stogumber), Bishop Cauchon and
the Earl of Warwick confer about Joan in the English camp.
(a) Describe and explain how EACH of the following persons responds to Joan:
(i) Chaplain 5 marks)
(ii) Bishop Cauchon ( 5 marks)
(iii) Earl of Warwick ( 5 marks)

(b) To what extent do the THREE men identified in 6 (a) change by the end of the play?
Support your answer with evidence from the epilogue. ( 5 marks)

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
EITHER

7. Atticus, a single parent, is criticized for the way he raises his children.
(a) Briefly identify the criticisms of Atticus' s parenting that are raised by Miss Maudie, Aunt
Alexandra, and the school teacher. ( 6 marks)
(b) Give evidence to show that Calpumia exercises a good influence on the children.
( 6 marks)
(c) Relate TWO instances in which Atticus, by his example, teaches his children an
important lesson about moral values. ( 8 marks)

OR

8. Bob Ewell is responsible for Tom Robinson being on trial.

(a) Briefly describe Bob Ewell, relate the accusation he has brought against Tom Robinson,
and explain his motive. ( 6 marks)
(b) Explain why telling the truth in his own defence is likely to make matters worse for Tom
Robinson. ( 4 marks)
(c) Outline how Atticus builds his defence, and then comment on the court's verdict,
explaining what it tells us about Maycombe society. (10 marks)

WIDE SARGASSO SEA

EITHER

9. At the end of the novel, Antoinette has a dream.

(a) Describe briefly the dream. ( 8 marks)

(b) Describe how Antoinette reacts to the dream and explain the significance of her reaction.
(12 marks)

OR

10. Annette and Christophine both play an influential role in Antoinette's life.

(a) Describe the role played by EACH woman. (12 marks)

(b) N arne the character who, in your opinion, is more influential, and show how the actions
of this character support your opinion. ( 8 marks)

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A WORLD OF PROSE

EITHER

11. The short story, "One Christmas Eve", is about the disappointment of a mother and her son.

(a) State what you learn about these TWO characters. ( 4 marks)

(b) What narrative techniques does Langston Hughes use to tell us about these TWO
characters? ( 8 marks)

(c) How helpful do you find these techniques? Support your answer withevidence from
the text. ( 8 marks)

OR

12. Considering the short story "The Revolt of the Evil Fairies":
(a) Give a brief account of the unusual "dramatic offering" that occurs in the story.
( 6marks)

(b) Who is the narrator, and what is his perspective on life at his school? ( 6marks)

(c) Discuss the significance of the title of the story. ( 8marks)

WORLD OF POETRY

EITHER

13. Considering the poem "Sometimes in the Middle of a Story":

(a) What historical event is the poem narrating? ( 4marks)

(b) Identify ONE dominant image in the poem and state how it helps us to understand the
meaning and effectiveness of the poem. ( 8 marks)

(c) Discuss the significance of the word "middle" in the poem, taking care to show the
different ways in which it is being used. ( 8 marks)

OR

14. Considering the poem "A Comfort of Crows":

(a) Describe the landscape in detail and suggest why it takes on the character that it does.
( 5 marks)

(b) What are the dominant images used in the poem to describe the crow? ( 5 marks)

(c) In what ways is the flight of birds in surprising contrast to their surroundings?
(10 marks)

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SECTIONB

You MUST identify by title any books referred to in your answers.

The term "books" refers to creative works, that is, novels, plays and collections of short stories,
which are on the recommended list in the English B syllabus.

NO TEXT MAY BE USED TO ANSWER MORE THAN ONE QUESTION.

15. Select TWO texts, and in EACH:

(a) Show how the relationship between family members OR between a man and a woman
is affected by difficulties it encounters. ( 8 marks)

(b) · Discuss what these difficulties reveal about the characters involved in the relationship.
(12 marks)

16. Choose TWO texts in EACH of which a major character's freedom is restricted by another
character or group. With close reference to EACH of the TWO texts chosen:

(a) Briefly describe how the major character's freedom is restricted and explain how this
restriction affects the major character. (12 marks)

(b) Compare the ways in which the TWO major characters (one from each text) attempt to
free themselves from those restrictions. ( 8 marks)

17. "Heroism is revealed not only in brave, strong deeds, but also in the quiet endurance of hardship."

With this definition in mind, choose TWO texts and show how EACH text illustrates ONE kind
of heroism. (20 marks)

18. Choose TWO texts in EACH of which a major character is forced to accept the demands of
those in positions of power and authority. For EACH text:

(a) Briefly describe the nature of the demands made by those in positions of power and
authority. ( 6 marks)

(b) Show why acceptance of these demands becomes necessary. ( 6 marks)

(c) Compare the effects of his or her acceptance on the life of the major character.
( 8 marks)

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19. With reference to TWO texts:

(a) Identify and discuss the MAIN dream and/or aspiration of a major character.
(12 marks)

(b) Show how the pursuit of this dream and/or aspiration affects the life of the major
character and his or her friends. ( 8 marks)

20. Choose TWO texts in EACH of which a female character exerts a strong influence on another
person. For EACH text:

(a) Describe the strength of the female character, and explain how this strength enables her
to exert her influence. (12 marks)

(b) Discuss the way in which the other person is affected, taking care to indicate whether this
is a positive or negative influence. ( 8 marks)

21. Select TWO texts in EACH of which a major character is affected by something that happened
in the past. For EACH text:

(a) Describe the past event that affects the major character. ( 6 marks)

(b) Describe how the major character's past shapes his or her present. ( 6 marks)

(c) Compare how the TWO characters deal with the past. ( 8 marks)

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