extrapolation beyond the text.

tation,
TKS
analysis, evaluation and
OUESTION 1: Read the following
MRs FrTZGERALD: Idid. extract and answer the
Twelve years I had of questions that follow:
He learnt a lot, and I it, with my old man
learnt a lot more. But will rising to be Lieutenant Quartermaster.
dear? Put your foot down, you
boss of your own family. once an' for all, an' be themake up your mind now, Mrs Pearson
MRS PEARSON: mistress of your own house an
|smiling apologetically] That's easier said the
they are so thoughtless and selfish. than done. Besides I'm so fond of
MRS FrTZGERALD: [cutting They don't mean to be them even if
MRS PEARSON: in] Maybe not. But it'ud be better for them if they
Yes, II suppose it would, in a way. learnt to treat you properly..
() Why does Mrs Fitzgerald
encourage Mrs Pearson to "put your foot down"?
(a) To help Mrs Pearson assert
herself in her family
(b) To create conflict in Mrs Pearson's
(c) To make Mrs Pearson leave her household
family
(d) To encourage Mrs Pearson to be more
(ii) Choose the option that best describes selfish
Mrs Pearson's attitude in this extract:
(a) Confident and assertive
(b) Angry and resentful
(c) Hesiant and apologetic (d)
(iii) Complete the following statement: Mrs Fitzgerald's Excited and eager
advice to Mrs Pearson suggests chat she belicves
is necessary for maintaining a healthy
(iv) What does Mrs Fitzgerald mean by "He learnt a lot, andfamily dynamic.
I learnt a lot more"?
ANSWERS:
(i) (a) (ii) (c) Hesitant and apologetic (ii) Assertiveness
(iv) Mrs Fitzgerald implies that while her husband gained knowledge through his milicarv career. she gted
even more life experience and wisdomn during that time.
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Ms PrzGRALD No doubt sbout e ta al, Whoh che berree for
for being
being spoflk
spolt grown man, iad or girl?
You think t does em good when you naer hem all the tíme, take their orders asNobody
if you
were he ervant in the house, styyt home erery nght while they out enjoying thermselve
Never in all your ife. les che ruin of them as well a you. Husbads, sons, daughters should
trking notice of wivs an' mothers, n¡t gving 'em orders an' treating em like dir. Ag d
Mes PBARSON: tellme you dont know what i mean, for I know more than you'e tokd me.
(dubiouslylkeep dropping ahint.m
Ms FrrzGERALD: Hint? Its more than hints your family needs, Ms Pearson.
Mes PEARSON:
(dubiouslyl I suppoe it is. But ido hate any unpleasantness. And it's so hard to know whe
to start. I keep making up my mind to have it out with them but somehow I don't kn
how to bgin. (She gdances at het watch of at acock] Oh-good gracious! Look at che time
Nothing ready and theyll be home any minute and probably all in a hurry to go out again.
(i) What is Mrs Fizgerald's opinion about spoiling family
(a) lts bencficial for their growth mcmbers?
(c) ls harmlcss
(b) I's detrimental to both the family and Mrs Pearson
(d) It only affects Mrs Pearson negatively
(i)What docs Mrs Fitzgerald mcan by saying "t's morc than hints your family needs ?
(i) Complett the following statement: Mrs Pcarson's reluctance
to confront her family stems from her disiike
and uncertainty about how to bcgin.
(iv) Which of thcsc phrases best describes Mrs
A. Confident and Pearson's attitude in this cxtract?
assertive B. Angry and resentful
C. Hesitant and conflicted
D. Excited and cager
ANSWERS:
(i) (b) lt's detrimental to both the
family
(ii) Mrs Fitzgerald means that subtle hintsand Mrs Pearson
are not
direct and assertive communication from Mrs enough to change the family's behavior. Thev nec ore
(iii) unplcasantness Pearson to understand and correct cheir actions, !
(iv) C. Hesitant and conflicted
QUESTION 3: Read the following extract and answer the
MRS FrTzGERALD: Let 'em wait or look questions that follow:
after themselves for
[She lights a cigarette from the one she hasonce. This is where your foot goes down. Start
just fnished.) now.
MRs PEARSON:
[embarrassed] Mrs Fizgerald-H knowyou mean
can't-and it'sno use you trying to make me. Ifl well-in fact, Iagree with youbut l just
Iknow I wouldnt be able to promise you l'd really have it out wich chem.
MRs FrTZGERALD: Then let me do it. keep my promise.
MRS PEARSON: (Austercd] Oh nohank you very much, Mrs
couldn't possibly be somebody clse--theyd resent Fitzgerald-but that wouldn't do at al. u
couldn't blame hen. l know I ought to do it at once and wouldn't listen-nd
call !
across he table, smiling rather miserably.) itbut you see how ir is? (She looks apologeul
(i) What is Mrs lizgerald enwuraging Mrs
(a) Cook dinner fo her lamily Pearson to do?
(c) Jeave her lamily (b) Stand up to her tamily
ii) How does Mrs Pearaon cact to Mis (d) Apologize to her tamily alad assere hcoclt
(a) With enthusiasn luzgerald's suggestion?
(c) Widh embarrassInEnt and reluc1ane
(b) Wih anget
i) Complete the following staeuent: (d) Wih initteelKe
Mrs Pearson's reluance lw contiOnL
and her inabili1y to her tamly sieul tom heel oi
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would resent and not
ANSWERS: listen if someone else
() (6)
(iv) Mrs Pearson believes her family would
(ii) ()
foels it's her personal resent and not listen if (ii) confrontation, follow
respornsibility to address family issues, and someone else confronted them through
inappropriate. an outsider's intervention because she
would beseen as
arTESTION 4: Read the following extract
and answer the questions
ps FrrzGERALD: \with Mrs that follow:
Pearson' s personality Ohi's happened.
MRS PEARSON:
[complacently]
os FrrZGERALD: |alarmed] But Of course it's happened. Very neat. Didnt
whatever shal I do, Mrs Fitzgerald? George know I had it in me.
MRS PEARSON: Lgrimly) They aren't going to-that's the and the children can't see me like his.
know it. point. Theyll have me to deal wich-only they
sFrrzGERALD: wont
(still alarmed] But what if we can't change
MRS P'EARSON: Heresteady, Mrs Pearsonif you had toback? Itud be terrible.
live my life it wouldnt be so bad. Youd
fun as me than you've had as have more
Mes FrrzGERALD: Yes-but Idon't want to be you.
anybody else...
MRS PEARSON: Nowstop worrying. It's easier changing backIcan do it
() How does Mrs. Pearson (in Mrs. any tíme we want.
Fitzgerald's body) react to the successful body swap?
(a) With surprise and confusion (b) With complacency and confidence
(c) With fear and regret (d) With
(ii) What is Mrs. Fitzgerald's (in Mrs. Pearson's body) primary anger and frustration
concern after the swap?
(a) That she won't be able to change back
(b) That she'll have to deal with Mrs. Pearson's family
(c) That George and the children will see her in Mrs. Pearson's body
(d) That she won't be able to perform Mrs. Pearson's duties
(ii) What does Mrs. Pearson mean by saying "Theyll have me to deal with-only chey wonitknow it"?
(iv) Conplete the followingstatement. Mrs. Pearson'sconfidence in the body swap situation stems from her beliet
that and her ability to
ANSWERS:
) (b) With complacency and confidence (ii) (c) That George and the children will see her in Mrs. Pearsons bo
(iii) Mrs. Pearson means that she will confront and deal with the family using her assertive personalitv, but in
Mrs. Pearson's body, sothe family won't realize it's not actually their mother.
(iv) the swap was successful, change back at any time
questions that tollow:
QUESTION 5: Read the following extract and answer the
d'you think I'm doing whitewashing the ceiling?
MRS PEARSON: [not even looking up] What
DoRIS: [still astounded] But you're smoking!
MRs PEARSON; That's right, dear. No law against it, is there?
DORIS: But Ithought you didn't smoke.
MRS PEARSON: Then you thought wrong.
kitchen?
DORIS: Are we having tea in the
MRS PEARSON: Have it whereyou like, dear. ready? ncal a he
('luenon.
isn't
DORIS: langrily] Do you mean it Might go out laer and ge a
sque
all I want.
MRS PEARSON: Yours isn't. I've had
DoRIS: [hardly believing her
cars) Who migh?
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() Choose the option that best describes Mrs. Pearson's attitude in thisextract:
(a) Caring and nurturing (b) Indifferent and dismissive
(c) Angry and confrontational (d) Excited and energetic
(1) How does Mrs. Pearson's response about smoking differ from her usual behavior?
(ii) Complete the following statement: Mrs. Pcarson's
suggestion to go out for a meal at the Clarendon indicates
in her typical routine and priorities.
(iv) Which of these phrases uses
the
A. The cat's meow was as same literary device as "What d'youthink I'm doing whitewashing the ceiling"
loud as thunder B. The flowers danced in the breeze
C. She's as busy as a
bee D. The old car coughed and sputtered
ANSWERS:
(1) (6) Indifferent and dismissive
(ii) Mrs. Pearson usually doesn't smoke, but now she's
change in her behavior. doing it openly and unapologetically, showing asignificant
(iii) ...shift
(iv) C. She's as busy as a
bee
QUESTION 6: Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:
MRS PEARSON: Well, this time Idont.
And dont talk
how much you do, Doris Pearson. Iputrubbish to me about working hard. I've a good idea
in twice the hours you do, and get no
DORIS:
thanks for it. Why are you going to wear your wages nor
[sulkily] Out with Charlie Spence. yellow sillk? Where are you going?
MRS PEARSON: Why?
DORIS: [wildly] Why? Why? What's the matter with you?
if he asks me and Iwant to? Any Why shouldn't I go out with Charlie Spence
MRS PEARSON: [severely] Can't you objections? Go onyou might as well tell me...
find anybody better? I wouldn't be seen dead with Charlie Spence.
teeth and half-witted.. Buck
DORIS: He isn't...
MRS PEARSON: When I was your
age Id have found somebody better than Charlie Spence-or
up as a bad job. given myself
DORIS: [nearly in tears] Ohshut up!
(i) How does Mrs Pearsons
response to
(a) She is more supportive of Doris'sDoris differ from her usual behavior?
(c) She is indifferent to Doris's choices (b) She is more critical
and
i) What does Mrs Pearson's plans (d) She encourages Doris assertive
comment about her own work hours to go out more
(a) She feels underappreciated for her reveal about her perspective? often
(b)She believes Doris works harder than domestic labor
(c) She is satisfied with her current her
(d) She wants to work fewer hours workload
) What does Mrs Pearson
mean by saying "Iwouldn't be seen
Complete the followingstatement: Mrs Pearson's
dead with Charlie Spence"?
for Doris and her criticism of Charlie Spence relects her
of her daughter's choices.
WERS:
(b) She is more critical and assertive
(a) Shefeels underappreciated for her domestic labor
Mrs PearSon means that Charlie
Spence is such an undesirable partner
with him even after death, emphasizing that she wouldn't want to be
her strong disapproval of Doris's choice. associated
higher expectations, disapproval
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MRS PEARSON: Ive plenty of time. S8 answer the Dey
CYRIL: Yes, but I haven't. questions that follow:
out? Got a busy night
MRS PEEARSONt coolly Can't tonight. moving left to
the door) Did you
CYRIL: [moving to theremember. But I doubt it.
table; protesting] pur my things
You said youd have Now-look. When I asked you this
MRS PEARSON: Yes-well now I've
to look through
'em first in case
That's a nice way to decided I dont like mending. there was any morning, you promised.
CYRIL:
MRS PEARSON: You all do talk like talk-what would happen if
mending
its something at that. If there's something at we al talked like that?
joined the movement. your work, you get the home you dont want to do,
Union to bar it. Now all
you dont do iL If
CYRIL: [staggered] I don't get this, Mum. thae's happened is that Ive
How does Mrs Pearsons What's going on?
(a) She is more response to Cyril's request differ
from her usual behavior?
() She is angry accommodating
and confrontational (b) She is indifferent and
c:) What does Mrs
Pearsons (d) She is apologeic and dismissive
(a) She has become comment about "joining the remorseful
politically active movement reveal about her perspective?
(c) She is starting a new hobby (b) She is adoping the same
(e) What does Mrs Pearson (d) She is planning to join aatitude as her family mermbers
mean by
(iv) Complete the following statement: sayingTve decided I don't like mending"? labor union
Mrs Pearsons newfound
and her desire to assertiveness stems from her realization
ha
NSWERS:
() (b) She is indifferent and dismissive
(ii) (b) She is adopting thesame attitude as her family
(iii) Mrs Pearson means that she is no longer willing members
tO automatically comply with her familv's demands
expectations, asserting her right to choose what she wants to do.
(iv) her family takes her for granted, be treated with respect
UESTION 8: Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:
DORIS: Has she been like that with you, too?
CYRIL: Yes-no tea ready-couldn't care less...
DORIS: Well, Im glad it's both of us. I thought Id done something wrong.
CYRIL: So did I. But it's her of course...
DORIS: She was smoking and playing cards when I came in. Icouldn't believe my eyes.
YRIL: I asked her if she was feeling off-colour and she said she wasnt.
ORIS; Well, she's suddenly all different. An' that's what made me cry. It wasnt what she said but the way
said itan' the way she looked.
YRIL: Haven't noticed that. She looks just the same to me.
) How do Doris and Cyril react to their mother's changed behavior?
(a) With amusement and laughter (b) With anger and reseutnneu
(c) With confusion and concern (d) With indifterene and apathy
and (yril?'
) What specific behaviors of Mrs. Pearson surprise Doris snoking and playing cads
(b) Her
(a) Her cooking and cleaning (d) Her reading and writing
(c) Her singing and dancing
 (ii) Complete the follorNing statement Doris and Cyril's conversation reveals their. about their
mother's behavior and their attempt to the situation.
(iv) Which phrase best describes Doris and Cyril's emotional state in this extract?
A. Angry and rebellious B. Confused and worried
C. Happy and excited D. Indiferent and uncaring
ANSWERS:
(i) (c) (i) (b) (ii) confusion, understand (iv) B
QUESTION 9: Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:
GEORGE: (amazed] What are you
MRS PEARSON: Because I fancied some. drinking stout for?
GEORGE: At this time of day?
MRS PEARSON: Yeswhat's wrong with it at this time
GEORGE: of day?
MRs PEARSON: lbewildered] Noching, I suppose, Annie-but I've never seen you do it before...
Well, youre seeing me now.
GEORGE: [with heavy distaste ]Yes, an' I don't like it. It doesnt look right. I'm surprised at you.
MRs PEARSON: Well, that ought to be a nice
GEORGE: change for you.
What do you mean?
MRS PEARSON: It must be some
time since you were surprised at me, George.
i) How does George initially react to Mrs
Pearson drinking stout?
(a) With approval (b) With amusement (c) With
(i) What does Mrs Pearson's response "Well, you're seeing me amazement (d) With anger
now reveal about her attitude?
(a) She is apologetic (b) She is defiant (c) She is confused (d) She is afraid
(ii) Complete the following statement: Mrs Pearson's comment
believes their relationship has become about George being surprised indicates that she
Over time.
(iv) State a reason for George's bewilderment at Mrs
Pearson's behavio.
ANSWERS:
(i) (c) With amazement
(i) (b) She is defiant
(ii) predicable and stagnant
(iv) George is bewildered because Mrs Pearson's
usual submissive and predictable nature.
behavior is completely out of character and contradicts her
QUESTION 10: Read the following extract and answer the
questions that follow:
CYRIL: Now you shouldn't have told him
that, Mum. That's not fair. Yo°ve hurt his feelings. Mine.
too.
MRS PEARSON: Sometimes it does people good to
for long. If your father didn't go tohave their feelings hurt. The truth oughtn't to hurt
the club so often, perhaps theyd stop anybody
CYRIL: Igloomily]I doubt it. laughing at him.
MRS PEARSON: (severely] Posibly you do, but
What do you know? Nothing. You what spend
I doubt is whether your opinion's
too worth having.
and dirt tracks and ice shows... much time and good money at greyhound races
CYRIL: (sulkilyl Well, what ifIdo? I've got to enjoy myself
ARS PEARsON: I wouldn't mind so much somehow, havent I?
If you were really enjoying yourself. But
getting you? [There is a sharp hurried knocking heard off left.] are you? And where's it
i) afson's revelation about his father?
(a) With anger (b) With concern
(c) With indifference
(d) With amusement
What is Mrs Pearson's perspective on telling the
truth, even if it hurts?
(a) It's always harmful
(b) It can be beneficial in the long run
() It should be avoided at all cOsts
() Itonly applies to children
hat does Mrs Pearson mean by
saying "The truth oughtn't to hurt
) Complete thefollowing statement anybody for long"?
Mrs Pearson's criticism of
Cyril's activities suggests she
believes his current lifestyle is
and
SWERS:
() (b) With concern
-) (b) It can be beneficial in the long
) Mrs Pearson means that run
usually positive as it leads while
to
the truth may initially
cause discomfort or pain, its long-term
iv) unproductive, wasteful self-improvement and better understanding. effects are
TESTION 11:Read the following
extract and answer the
EORGE:
Just looked in for a questions that follow:
Mes FrrzGERALD: [who minute, I suppose, Mrs
EORGE:
doesn't know what she is Fitzgerald?
saying| WellyesI
[aghast]
MRS FrrzGERALD: nervously] George! suppose so, George.
Rs PEARSON: Oh-I'm sorry...
[impatiently] What does it matter? Your
Duke of Edinburgh? name's George, isn't it? Who
EORGE:
[angrily] What's he got to do with d'you think you are
calling me George? No tea. it? Justc tell me that.
And isn't it bad enough
ARs FrTZGERALD: out upstairs-yes, crying her
Pompy-ompy Pearson. And poor Doris has been withour her
[wailing} Ohdear-Iought to eyes out. crying her eyes
) How does George have known...
(a) With amusement initially react to Mrs.
Fitzgerald addressing him by his
(c) With indifference (b) With shock first name?
() What does Mrs.
(a) She is Pearson's response to George's (d) With gratitude
(c) She is apologetic
reaction reveal about her
confused (b) She is impatient andcurrent attitude?
m) What does George dismissive
(iv) Complete the mean by saying "And isn't it (d) She is supportive of George
following bad enough without her
George's outburst reveals statement:. calling Ime George?"
che changes in his household. his
with the day's events and
NSWERS: his
() (b) With
(n) (b) She is shock
(ii) George impatient and dismissive
means that he's already
Mrs. Fitzgerald upset
addressing him by hisabout
(iv) frustration, discomfort other issues (no tea, being
called
first name is an
additional anuoyance "Tompy
he tnds
oupr
i4popale
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QUESTION 12: Read the followìng extract and answer
MRS PBARSON: the questions that follow:
No, it isnt all right. Well have some decent manners in this house-or IlI know
why. Iglaring at George] Well? the reason
GEORGE:
MRS PBARSON: intimidated] Well, what!
(taunting him] Why don't you get off to your club? Special night tonight, isn't
it?
waiting for you--wanting to have a good laugh. Go on then. Don't disappoint TheyI he
GEORGE: [bitterly] That's right. Make me look silly in front of her now! 'em.
Sixes and sevens! Poor Doris been crying her eyes out! Go on--don't mind me
Getting
fun! (suddenly losing his temper, glaring at Mrs Pearson, and the neighbours in to see the
hear it. What's the matter with you? Have shouting All right let her
MRS PEARSON: you gone barmyor what:
jumping up; savagely] If you shout at me again like that, George
fat, silly face... Pearson, IIl slap your big,
MRS ITZGERALD: [moaning]
GEORGE: Oh-no-no-no-please, Mrs
|staring at her, bewildered] Either I'm off myFitzgerald... Mrs Pearson sits.J
"No, noplease, Mrs Fitzgerald"? Lookyou're chump or you two are. How d'you mean
yourself to stop when you're not doing anything? Mrs Tell
Fitzgerald. So why are you telling
her
sense in it. (Staring at Mrs Pearson] I think you must be to stop-then there'd be some
() What does George mean by saying tiddly.
"Make
(ü) State a reason for Mrs Fitzgerald's (in me look silly in front of her now!"?
(ii) Complete the following statement: Mrs Pearson's body) reaction to Mrs Pearson's threat to slap
George's outburst reveals his George.
at Mrs Pearson's changed behavior. with the situation and his
(iv) Which phrase best describes the
tone of this interaction between Mrs
A. Calm and rational Pearson and George?
B. Playful and teasing
C. Tense and confrontational
D. Sad and regretful
NSWERS:
i) George means that Mrs Pearson is
embarrassing him in front of Mrs Fitzgerald by criticizing
revealing unfattering information about how he's perceived at his club.
him and
i) Mrs Fitzgerald (in Mrs Pearson's body)
reacts
of character for the real Mrs Pearson and may with alarm because she knows this aggressive behavior is our
) frustration, confusion jeopardize their plan.
C. Tense and confrontational

t answer
type questions (Prose from book
PSHOTS), to be answered in 40-50 words each. Short Answer Type Questions
tiíons should elicit an inferential response through
1thínking
(3 marks each)
How does Mrs. Pearson feel about her family's treatment of her?
Mrs Pearson feels frustrated and undervalued
because her
ervant, ignoring her hard work and sacrifices. This lack of family takes her for granted, They treat her like a
-ith her role as a mother and wife in the household. appreciation leads to her growing dissatisfaction
That suggestion does Mrs. Fitzgerald give to Mrs, Pearson?
rs. Fitzgerald advises Mrs, Pearson to assert herself and
take control of her household dynamics. She
courages Mrs. Pearson to stop being overly accommodating and to demand respect from her family,
phasizing that it is essential for her well-being and the family's overall functioning,