NVIS American Section 24/25

Retake Assessment – Grade 9

Subject: English (Paper 2) Duration:1.5 hours

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Question (1) 10 pts
Question (2) 10 pts
Question (3) 5 pts
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Q (1): My Perspectives Bubble Sheet

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Q (1): My Perspectives [10 Marks]
Choose the correct answer.

From “I Have a Dream “by Martin Luther King Jr.

1- Why do you think Dr. King chose the word “dream” in his speech?
A. Because it sounded poetic and memorable.
B. Because it was a common word that everyone could understand.
C. Because it evoked a sense of hope and aspiration, aligning with his message of a better
future.
D. Because it was a word frequently used in political speeches at the time.

2- What is the genre of "I Have a Dream" by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
a) Poetry b) Speech c) Novel d) Short Story

From Poem “Incident” by Natasha Trethewey

3- What literary device is used when the speaker says, "the wicks trembling in their fonts
of oil"?
A. Repetition B. Analogy C. hyperbole D. Parallelism

4- How does the poem "Incident" relate to the Civil Rights Movement?
A. It focuses solely on personal happiness.
B. It ignores the impact of racism on society.
C. It highlights historical racial violence and its psychological effects.
D. It celebrates the achievements of African Americans without context.

From Gone and Back Again: A Traveler’s Advice

5- What is the author's purpose in the text?
A. To entertain readers with travel stories. B. To persuade readers to avoid travel.
C. To criticize travel agencies. D. To inform and advise readers on effective travel.

6- What does the phrase "embrace possibility" suggest?

A. To avoid any surprises during travel.
B. To be open to unplanned experiences and discoveries.
C. To only follow a strict itinerary.
D. To ignore any local customs.

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From “The Return”
7-Which rhetorical device is in the following: ““The village had moved on like the river”?

A. Simile B. Personification C. Metaphor D. Hyperbole

8- Which theme is most central to the story?

A. The joy of reunion B. Colonialism’s destructive impact
C. The benefits of British rule D. Urbanization’s advantages

From “Hero’s Journey”

9- According to Campbell, the hero’s journey primarily represents: ______________
A. A literal trip to another country B. A metaphor for personal transformation
C. A guide to financial success D. A historical battle strategy

10- Which stage involves the hero facing trials?

A. Departure B. Adventure C. Return D. Celebration

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Q (2): Novel Bubble Sheet

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 Q (2): Novel: From Wuthering Heights [10 Marks]
A-Choose the correct answer. (8 Marks)
1-How does Heathcliff refer to Linton when Nelly takes him to Wuthering Heights?
A. As a hateful boy
B. As his apprentice
C. As his beloved son
D. As his property

2-What is Heathcliff’s intention in wanting Linton and Cathy to marry?

A. He believes they’re in love and thinks their union is inevitable.
B. He wants to spite Hindley by winning Thrushcross Grange.
C. He wants to reunite the two families to consolidate power.
D. He wants to strengthen his claim to Thrushcross Grange.

3-What tactic does Linton use to try to capture Cathy’s affection?

A. Expressing his love passionately
B. Buying her gifts and writing letters
C. Using guilt to try to tame her
D. Acting like he doesn’t care

4-After Hareton angrily bosses Linton around to get back at Cathy, what does he do that
sets him apart from someone like Heathcliff?
A. He shows remorse for his actions and apologizes to Cathy.
B. He continues to antagonize Cathy with physical violence.
C. He proves that his anger is more subtle than Heathcliff’s.
D. There is no difference between Hareton’s behavior and Heathcliff’s.

5- What does Hareton do with Cathy’s books?

A. He uses them to mock her.
B. He hides them in the attic.
C. He throws them in the fire.
D. He gives them to Heathcliff.

6- How does Cathy’s perception of Hareton changed?

A. She now sees him as the only supportive person in her life.
B. She now sees him as a handsome man and a capable provider.
C. She now sees him as an equal and looks beyond his social class.
D. She now sees him as someone she will easily control.

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7-What effect does being haunted by Catherine have on Heathcliff’s behavior?
A. It makes him feel more vengeful.
B. It stops him from seeking revenge.
C. It fuels his hatred for Hareton.
D. It makes him weepy and nonsensical.

8-Why doesn’t Heathcliff hit Cathy during their argument?

A. Heathcliff realized that Nelly is watching.

B. Cathy’s eyes remind him of Catherine.
C. Hareton intervenes and stops Heathcliff.
D. Cathy’s cries sound like Catherine’s voice.

B-Answer the following questions, citing textual evidence to support your

answers. (2 Marks)
1- 1“I feared I should have to come down and fetch my property myself” Comment.
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2- How do Hareton's actions—first returning Cathy’s letter when she’s upset and then later
burning her books—show about him?

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 Q (3): Writing [5 Marks]
Write an essay of not less than (200) words and (4) paragraphs about ONE of
the following topics:

1-Argumentative essay
Should cell phones be allowed in classrooms or not?
2- A cause and effect essay
What are the causes and effects of not getting enough sleep?

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Good Luck
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