CSEC English B · January 2017 · Paper 2

36 questions and parts from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.

1. 1(a)8 marksChoose TWO of the following (Casca, Lucius, The common people) and for EACH describe ONE incident in which each is featured.
2. 1(b)8 marksDiscuss the impact of the action of ONE of the characters or the group described in (a) above.
3. 1(c)9 marksExamine Shakespeare's use of minor characters to stimulate the audience's interest.
4. 2(a)8 marksDescribe TWO incidents in which the theme of betrayal is evident.
5. 2(b)8 marksDiscuss the reaction of ONE character to ONE of the incidents described in (a) above.
6. 2(c)9 marksExamine ONE dramatic technique Shakespeare uses to explore the theme of betrayal.
7. 3(a)8 marksChoose TWO of the following traditions (Storytelling, Drumming, African clothing) and for EACH describe ONE incident in which it is portrayed.
8. 3(b)8 marksDiscuss EITHER the Bale's OR Lakunle's attitude to ONE of the traditions described in (a) above.
9. 3(c)9 marksExamine the playwright's use of EITHER humour OR dramatic irony to present traditions in the play.
10. 4(a)8 marksDescribe the love that is portrayed in the following relationships: Lakunle and Sidi; The Bale and Sidi.
11. 4(b)8 marksDiscuss the effect of ONE of the relationships described in (a) above on Sidi.
12. 4(c)9 marksExamine the playwright's use of ONE dramatic technique to explore the theme of love.
13. 5(a)8 marksFor EACH poem, describe the type of conflict the speaker experiences.
14. 5(b)8 marksFor EACH poem, discuss the reaction of the speaker to the conflict.
15. 5(c)9 marksFor EACH poem, examine ONE device the poet uses to explore the conflict.
16. 6(a)8 marksFor EACH poem, describe the speaker's dreams or desires.
17. 6(b)8 marksFor EACH poem, discuss how the struggle to achieve the dream or desire impacts the speaker's outlook on life.
18. 6(c)9 marksFor EACH poem, examine ONE device the poet uses to portray the struggle to achieve one's dreams.
19. 7(a)8 marksDescribe the TWO main settings in which the narrative takes place.
20. 7(b)8 marksDiscuss the impact ONE of the settings identified in (a) above has on Mama King.
21. 7(c)9 marksExamine ONE device the writer uses to portray the impact of setting on Mama King.
22. 8(a)8 marksDescribe TWO of Mama King's dreams OR reflections.
23. 8(b)8 marksDiscuss how ONE of the dreams OR reflections described in (a) above impacts Mama King's stay at Frangipani House.
24. 8(c)9 marksExamine the writer's use of dreams in the novel.
25. 9(a)8 marksDescribe any TWO traditions of Igbo society.
26. 9(b)8 marksChoose ONE of the traditions described in (a) above and discuss TWO beliefs which it aims to communicate.
27. 9(c)9 marksExamine ONE narrative device used to communicate the positive and negative aspects of Igbo traditional practices.
28. 10(a)8 marksDescribe any TWO examples of animal imagery in the novel.
29. 10(b)8 marksDiscuss the significance of ONE of the examples of animal imagery chosen in (a) above.
30. 10(c)9 marksExamine Achebe's use of EITHER symbols OR storytelling in the novel.
31. 11(a)8 marksFor EACH story, describe an incident which demonstrates prejudice.
32. 11(b)8 marksFor EACH story, discuss ONE cause of prejudice the MAIN character experienced.
33. 11(c)9 marksExamine ONE technique used by EACH writer to explore prejudice.
34. 12(a)8 marksFor EACH story, describe the type of love that is demonstrated.
35. 12(b)8 marksFor EACH story, discuss the motivation OR expression of EACH type of love described in (a) above.
36. 12(c)9 marksExamine ONE technique used by the writer to portray love.