Section A[15 marks]

For each of the questions in this section, read the question first and then study the information given to find the best answer. Then circle the answer A, B, C or D.

Question 31Read the poem In the Midst of Hardship below and answer the questions that follow.

In the Midst of Hardship by Latiff MohidinAt dawn they returned hometheir soaky clothes tornand approached the stovetheir limbs marked by scratchestheir legs full of woundsbut on their browsthere was not a sign of despair

The whole day and night just passedthey had to brave the horrendous floodin the water all the timebetween bloated carcassesand tiny chips of tree barksdesperately looking for their sonsalbino buffalo that was never found

They were born amidst hardshipand grew up without a sigh or a complaintnow they are in the kitchen, makingjokes while rolling their ciggarete leaves

(a) When did the personas get home?

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(b) What happened to the personas hands and legs?

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(c) Write two words that are related to water.

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(d) Why do you think they do not despair? In your own words, give a reason to support your answer.

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Answer scheme31. Poem(a) At dawn(b) They were scratched and cut(c) (i) soaky(ii)flood(d) they do not despair because they are stoic and as farmers they could have experienced such a problem before (any suitable answer)

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