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English

Stage 8

Paper 2 Fiction 2024

1 hour 10 minutes

Additional materials: Insert

INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• You should pay attention to punctuation, spelling and handwriting.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
• Suggestions for how long to spend on each section are given in the booklet.

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Section A: Reading

Spend 35 minutes on this section.

Read the text in the insert, and answer Questions 1–7.

1 Look at lines 4–9.

(a) The first sentence uses a simile.


What does the simile tell the reader about the Marquis?
Tick () one box.

He has a sense of humour.

He could be dangerous.

He is fond of animals.

He sounds greedy.

[1]

(b) Explain the function and effect of the semi-colon ( ; ) in the first paragraph.

Function:

Effect:
[2]

(c) What does the word erupted tell the reader?

[1]

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2 Look at lines 10–16.

(a) Explain two ways that the Marquis’s way of speaking shows that he is unfriendly towards
Richard. Support each explanation with a quotation.

First explanation:

Quotation:

Second explanation:

Quotation:
[4]

(b) Why does the writer repeat the verb move?

[1]

3 Look at lines 17–25.

(a) Give two words that show the contrast in behaviour between the Marquis and Richard.

The Marquis:

Richard:
[2]

(b) Give two words that show that the flare is gradually weakening.
•

[2]

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4 Look at lines 26–42.

(a) The word tiny is repeated to emphasise how small things appear to Richard. What else does
the repetition of tiny emphasise?

[1]

(b) Which statement below do you agree with most?


Tick () one box.

This part of the text shows how frightened Richard is.

This part of the text shows how unkind the Marquis is.

Give two reasons for your choice. Support each reason with a quotation.

Reason 1:

Quotation 1:

Reason 2:

Quotation 2:
[4]

5 Look at lines 43–53.


Richard has difficulty keeping up with the Marquis. Give two phrases that tell the reader this.
•

[2]

6 Look at lines 54–58. Why does Richard rub his eyes?


Tick () one box.

He is uncertain where he is.

He has been dazzled by the light.

He is astonished by what he sees.

He has just bumped his head.

[1]

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7 Look at the whole text.


Some of the things that happen in the text are unusual. Give two reasons why you think Richard
could be surprised. Support each reason with a quotation.
Complete the table below. One example has been done for you.

Reason for surprise Quotation

The Marquis knows how to get


The manhole cover came up easily…
into the tunnel

[4]

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Section B: Writing

Spend 35 minutes on this section.

8 Write a story about two characters who are very different from each other and who meet
unexpectedly.

You should think about:

• Who are the characters and how are they different?


• Where, when and why do the characters meet each other?
• What do the characters do together, and what happens?

Space for your plan:

Write your story on the next page. [25 marks]

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To avoid the issue of disclosure of answer-related information to candidates, all copyright acknowledgements are reproduced online in the Cambridge
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Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of Cambridge Assessment. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of the University of Cambridge
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