From paragraph 3
- (a)As Kitty lay 'crumpled on the bed', what are the two indications that she might be 'desperately ill'?[2]
- (i)(i)[1]
- (ii)(ii)[1]
- (b)Why do you think Esme 'hung a towel over the window'?[1]
- (c)What did Esme learn not to do when she walked round the ship in the storm?[1]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2014). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] (i) her face was very / completely/deathly white
- [1] (ii) she didn't recognise Esme / her sister
- [1] so that Kitty /her sister couldn't see / wouldn't have to look at the sea / water // to hide the sea / water
- [1] (Not to) lean back //(not to) stand / walk upright / (up) straight
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