O-LevelLiterature in EnglishProseOct/Nov 2012Paper 1 Q2225 Marks
Read this extract, and then answer the question that follows it. One day, on a trip to the bazaar, Mr Chawla spotted a large striped garden umbrella that had been discarded by the Club for Previous Members of the Court. It had been picked up by the umbrella repair man, Content removed due to copyright restrictions. Then, enjoying his leisure, Sampath would sit wrapped in a blanket and dry his hair in the strengthening sun while his breakfast was being seen to. What do you find so amusing and ironic about Desai’s description of the Chawla family at this point in the novel? Support your ideas with details from the writing.
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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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