2.1 Refer to lines 3-4 (1 think the ... had ever done.')
In your own words, explain what Linda means here.
-2.2 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write only the
letter (A-D) next to the question number (4.2.2 (a)) in your ANSWER BOOK.
Aisha's tone of voice here is...
A disappointed.
B hurtful
C confident
D cautious.
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2.3 Refer to the conversation between Aisha and Linda (line 10-11).
Explain why Aisha is leaving the village.
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-.2.4 What is significant about the fact that the girls do not have school leaving
certificates?
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2.5 Why is the following statement FALSE?
Linda eventually lost interest of leaving the village after her sister has left.
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2.6 Refer to "But Aisha, how.... Leave you tomorrow."(lines 21-22)
What do these lines tell us about Linda's character? Refer to another part of
the story to support your answer.
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2.7 Earlier in the story, Linda's mother said that Linda is like a khope bird.
Explain what her mother means and why Linda's answer to Aisha here is very
different to how she usually responds?
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2.8 The theme of poverty is evident in this extract.
Discuss this theme to support your answer ​