Grade10/English FAL/Paper 2 JUNE 2024

JOHANNESBURG SOUTH CLUSTER

DATE : 02 NOVEMBER 2023

TIME 2 hours

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read this page carefully before you begin to answer the questions.

1. 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 that you have studied this year. Read these questions carefully and answer
as per the instructions.

2. This question paper consists of TWO sections.

SECTION A: Novel (35)
SECTION B: Short Stories (35)
3. Answer ALL QUESTIONS
SECTION A: NOVEL
Answer the question on the novel you have studied
SECTION B: SHORT STORIES
Answer the question set on ONE short stories.
4 Follow the instructions at the beginning of each section carefully.

5 Number your answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.

6. Start EACH section on a NEW page.

7. Suggested time management: Spend approximately 75 minutes on EACH section.

8. Write neatly and legibly.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A: NOVEL
Answer THIS Question.
QUESTION NO. MARKS PAGE NO.
1 Mhudi 35 4
SECTION B: SHORT STORIES
Answer the Questions set on BOTH
extracts.
2.1 “The boy who painted Christ black” 18 10
OR
2.3 “The Park” 17 16

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SECTION A: NOVEL
QUESTION 1: MHUDI
Read the extracts from the novel below 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.

1.1 EXTRACT A
[Queen Umnandi's flight.]
Sad was the gloom over lnzwinyani when the news spread that Umnandi, 5
the brightest star in the social circles of the Matebeland and pride of their
king, had disappeared without leaving a trace. Only two women and a man
(Nomenti, Nomsindo and Umpitimpiti) could throw some light on the
mystery; but they did not dare open their lips for a fear of being accused of
her death. At least the two women knew she had fled, but they also thought
that the king was secretly aware of the cause of her flight. But Umpitimpiti, 10
who had been sent to accuse her before the king, was not acquainted with
the facts of her disappearance; and when he saw how genuine was the
king's distress he felt it was only natural after he had taken the life of one so
dear to him. But the stranger thing was that no one seemed to have any
evidence of the actual fatcs. Had any execution taken place, surely, thought 15
he, there should have been some final incident or some last message from
Umnandi to her people which could scarcely had been supressed. Someone
must surely have witnessed what happened at the execution of so popular a
queen, unless indeed she had been assassinated in her sleep; but by whom?
He vainly sought for an answer to these questions; although burning with
curiosity, he could not venture to express his anxiety.
[ Chapter 14]

1 . 1 . 1 Choose a description of a place from column B that matches a name in column

A. Write only the letter (A D) next to the question number (1.1.1 A — D) in
your answer book.
(4)

1 . 1 .2 Who is Nomenti?
1 . 1 .3 What role did Nomenti play in the disappearance of Umnandi? (2)

1 .1 .4 How would you describe Umnandi relationship with people of lnzwinyani? (2)
1 . 1 .5 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write only
the letter (A — D) next to the question number 1.1.5 in the ANSWER BOOK.

The figure of speech in lines 1-2 ('Umnandi, the brightest ... of the
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Matebeland ') is an example of

A a simile.
B a metaphor.
C personification. D an oxymoron.
1 . 1 .6 Refer to lines 7-10 ('But Umpitimpiti, who... dear to him ').
(a) Identify the mood created in these lines.
(b) Explain how Umpitimpiti feels towards the king at this point the novel. (2)

(c) State TWO actions which prove that King Mzilikazi loved Umnandi
very much. (2)

1 .1 .7 How does Nomenti's attitude towards the King's reaction to Umnandi's

disappearance differ from Umpitimpiti's attitude? (3)

(1 8)
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1 .2 EXTRACT B
[De Villiers and Hannetjie's engagement.]

That evening when drowsy people disposed themselves as primitive

travellers usually did, two young persons sat arm in arm under the wise
canopy of heaven, with the evident belief that they were already part of
each other. That night, two young souls, with hearts beating in unison,
formally pledged their troth, in the light of the full moon, to live and die 5
the one for the other. Next to the young couple, no man was better pleased
than Ra-Thaga at this development. During their stay at Khing he relieved De
Villiers of all cares regarding the wagons and livestock, while De Villiers
devoted more time to his love affair.
Mhudi fully shared the pleasure which her husband felt in the betrothal 10
of the young people. The succession of coincidences startled her. She
pronounced De Villiers 'the only humane Boer at Moroka's Hoek'. In her last
journey to the north, she incidentally crossed the Vaal River in the waggon of
Hannetjie's father. During the few days she travelled with them, she had
been charmed by Hannetjie disposition, which seemed to 15 her a shining
contrast to the general attitude of other Boers. 'But who could have
guessed,' she exclaimed in wonder, 'that my two favourites would finish up
by one day becoming man and wife.
[Chapter 22]

1.2.1 What is the setting of this extract? (2)

1.2.2Name the TWO people who get engaged? (2)

1.2.3 Why is the following statement FALSE?

Rathaga and Mhudi lives permanently with De Villiers and Hannetjie.

1.2.4 Describe the relationship between De Villiers and Rathaga. (2)

1.2.5 Refer to lines 4—5 ('De Villiers was the only humane Boer at Moroka's Hoek’).

(a) What tone would Mhudi use in these lines? (1)

(b) Discuss how De Villiers behaves differently than other Boers towards
blacks. (2)

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1.2.6 Explain what this extract reveals about De Villiers’ character.

State TWO points. (2)

1.2.7 One of the themes of the novel is ‘friendship’. Discuss this theme. (2)

1.2.8 Refer to the novel as a whole.

In your own view, why are some of the issues explored in Mhudi, still
relevant today? (3)

(17)
TOTAL 35

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SECTION B: SHORT STORIES

In this section, questions are set on the following short stories.

THE BOY WHO PAINTED CHRIST BLACK' by John Henrik Clarke

'THE PARK' by James Matthews
QUESTION 4
Read the extracts from the TWO short stories below 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 4.1 AND
QUESTION 4.2.
4.1 'THE BOY WHO PAINTED CHRIST BLACK'
EXTRACT G
The su ervisor is viewin the artworks of the children on dis la
the principal stepped forward to defend the school's prize student. 5
encouraged the boy in the painting that picture," he said firmly. "And it
was my permission that he brought the picture into the school. I don't
think the is so far wrong in painting Christ black. The artist of all other
races have whatever God they worship to resemble themselves. I see
no reason we should be immune from the privilege. After all, Christ 10
was born in that of the world that had always been predominantly
populated by colored There is a strong possibility that he could have
Presentlybeen a Negro. for monotonous lull of heavy breathing, I would have
sworn that words had frozen everyone in the hall. I had never heard
"l with boy
the little principal so boldly to anyone, black or white. 15
painted why
supervisor swallowed dumb-foundedly. His face was aglow in silent
part peopie.rage. you been teaching these children things like that?" he asked
But his speak the Negro sternly.
The "Have been teaching them that their race has produced great Kings and as
principal, well
"l as slaves and serfs," the principal said. "The time is long overdue
have queenswe should let the world know that we erected and enjoyed the
when benefits of a civilization long before the people of Europe had a written
splendid The
language. supervisor shook with anger as he spoke.

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4.1 .1 Complete the following sentences by using the words from the list below. Write
only the word next to the question numbers (4.1.1 (a) —4.1.1 (d)) in the
ANSWER BOOK.

angry; happy; cross; picture; Danual; Darius; Du Vaul; Duran

photographer
Professor (a) demanded to know who painted the (b) of Christ. Aaron
answered. After being confronted by the(c) Professor, he remained silent.
Principal George (d) who was a Negro, stepped forward and defended the (4)
student.

4.1.2 Refer to line 1 ('encouraged the... he said firmly').

(a) Identify the tone the principal uses here. (b)
Explain why the principal uses this tone.

(c) Explain why the supervisor is angry.

4.1.3 Refer to lines 2 —8 ('And it was been a Negro.)

In your own words, explain how the principal justifies Aaron's painting to the
supervisor. (2)

4.1.4 Refer to lines 9-10 ('l would have ...in the hall').
(a) Identify a figure of speech used in these lines.
(2)
(b) Explain why the figure of speech is relevant in this extract.
4.1.5 What happens to the principal after his speech to the education supervisor?

4.1.6 Refer to the short story as a whole.

One of the themes in the story is 'standing up against injustice'

Discuss how this theme is relevant in the short story. (2)

4.1.7 The Principal can be admired

Discuss your view (3)
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4.2 'l AM NOT TALKING ABOUT THAT NOW'
EXTRACT H
[Mteteli demands food from his mother.]
'Mama, I don't know what all this fuss is about. All I said I want, and still
want, is my food. Where is my food?' Mteteli had now raised voice so high
people three doors away put on their candles. The whole block heard there
were angry words being exchanged at Mdlangathi's house
Mteteli, anger at the reception he was getting, and hungry, having gone
the whole day without eating anything substantial, approached his parents' 5
bed and stood towering over them, his blood shot eyes trained on his
mother. 'Hee, kwedini,' came the muffled sound of his father's voice from
under the blankets. 'What exactly do you want my wife to do for you, at
this time of the night?'
'l want my food. 10
'That we tell you it is where you spilled it on the sand doesn't satisfy you?'
Mdlangathi stuck his head out of the blankets again.
'Andithethi loo nto mna, ngoku. I'm not talking about that, now.
Under his bed, Mdlangathi kept a long, strong, well-seasoned knobkerrie.
A flash of bare arm shot out of the blankets. A heave and he'd strained 15
and reached the stick.
Before Mteteli fully grasped what his father was up to, his father had leapt
out of bed and, in one swoop, landed the knobkerrie on Mteteli's skull.
'CRRAA-AA-AAKK!'
4.2.1 Refer to line 2-4 ('Mteteli had now... at Mdlangathi's house')
(a) Quote four CONSECUTIVE words that indicate the time of this
exchange.
(b) Explain why Mteteli is demanding food from his mother at this time. (2)

4.2.2 How would you describe Mteteli's relationship with his.

(2)
(a) parents
(1)
(b) community

4.2.3 Refer to lines 1-4 (Mama, I don't ... at Mdlangathi's house.'). (2)

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(a) Identify the tone used by Mteteli in these lines. (2)

(2)
(b) What happens to the family at the end of the story?
(c) Mention TWO character traits that this extract reveals about Mteteli.
(2)
4.9 4 What is the significance of Mtileni's words 'l am not talking about that now' in
this short story.
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42.5 In your opinion, are the actions of Mamvulane and Mdlangathi's in

dealing with their son Mteteli justified?
Discuss your view.

TOTAL SECTION C:35

SECTION D: POETRY
In this section, questions are set on the following poems.
Those Winter Sundays-Robert Hayden
The Clothes - Mongane Wally Serote
NOTE: Answer the questions set on BOTH poems, i.e. QUESTION 5.1
AND QUESTION 5.2.
QUESTION 5:
5.1 Read the poem below carefully and then answer the set questions. The
number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the
expected length of your answer.

Those Winter Sundays

1 Sundays too my father got up early

2 and put his clothes on in the blueblack cold
3 then with cracked hands that ached

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4 from labour in the weekday weather made

5 banked fires blaze. No one ever thanked him.

6 I'd wake and hear the cold splintering, breaking.

7 When the rooms were warm, he'd call
8 and slowly I would rise and dress,
9 fearing the chronic angers of that house,

10 Speaking indifferently to him,

11 who had driven out the cold
12 and polished my good shoes as well.
13 What did I know, what did I know
14 of love's austere and lonely offices?

5.1.1 Complete the following sentence by filling in the given words in the empty
spaces. Write down only the number and the word in your ANSWER
BOOK.

stanzas ; sonnet ;sounds; rh me; rh hm ;free

The poem is an example of a (a)verse, as it has no set

(b) scheme but there are some repeated (c)and words within

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the poem. It has fourteen lines, divided into three(d) (4)

5.1 .2 Refer to the line 1 and explain what the word 'too' suggests about the
speaker's feelings

5.1.3 Refer to line 2 and explain the meaning of 'blueblack cold' used in this
line.

5.1.4 Refer to line 5 ('No one ever thanked him.').

a) Identify the tone used in the line.

b) Explain the reason why this tone is suitable.
5.1.5 Refer to line 9.
The Clothes - Mongane Wally Serote

1 I came home in the morning.

2 There on the stoep,
3 The shoes I know so well
4 Dripped water like a window crying dew; 5 The shoes
rested the first time 6 From when they were new.
7 Now it's forever.
8 I looked back,
9 On the washing line hung
10 A shirt, jacket and trousers
1 1 Soaked wet with pity,
12 Wrinkled and crying reddish water, perhaps also salty;
13 The pink shirt had a gash on the right,
14 And stains that told the few who know
What does the image of (fearing the chronic angers of that house ') reveal
about the speaker's home environment?
State TWO points (2)

5.1.6 Refer to line 14 ('Refer to 'banked fires blaze.)

a) Identify the sound device.
b) Explain the suitability of the sound device. (2)

5.1 .7 One of the main themes of the poem is misunderstanding.

Discuss this theme (2)

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5.1.8 The speaker's father can be admired Discuss (3)
your view
5.2 Read the poem below carefully and then answer the set questions. The
number of marks allocated to each question serves as a guide to the
expected length of your answer.
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15 An item of our death-live lives.
16 The colourless jacket still had mud
17 Dropping lazily from its body
18 To join the dry earth beneath.
The over-sized black-striped trousers
19
20 Dangled from one hip,
Like a man from a rope 'neath his head
21
Tired of hopin to ho e.
22
5.2.1 Refer to line 1 ('l came home in the morning.)

a) Who is the 'l' that is mentioned in line 1?

b) What is the speaker's state of mind in this line? (2)

5.22 Refer to stanza 1.

a) What is the setting of the poem? (2)

b) State why the speaker refers to words like 'hung', 'soaked'

'wrinkled' and 'crying'

5.2.3 Refer to line 4 ('Dripped water like a window crying dew;)

a) Identify the figure of speech used in this line.

b) Explain why the figure of speech is relevant in this line. (2)

5.24 Comment on the contrast in lines 5 and 7. (2)

5.25 Refer to lines 14-15 ('And stains that ... our death-live lives.)
a) Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence.
Write only the letter (A — D) next to the question number in
the ANSWER BOOK.

The word 'death -live' (line 15) is an example of

A alliteration.
B simile.
C oxymoron.

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D personification.
b) Explain what the speaker means by 'our death-live lives' (line 15). (2)

5.26 The poet effectively captures clothing is a symbol of life.

Discuss your view. (3)
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GRAND TOTAL 70
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