IGCSE English Language 'Game of Polo wth a Headless Goat"

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Multiple Choice

What does the use of the phrase 'Wacky Races' suggest about the donkey race described by Emma Levine?

• It was a highly organized and serious event.

• It was a chaotic and humorous event.

• It was a traditional and solemn event.

• It was a dangerous and illegal event.

Open Ended

Why do you think local people are so enthusiastic about the donkey race in Karachi, as described in the passage?

Multiple Choice

How does the use of statistics in the passage help the reader understand the danger of the event?

• It provides a factual comparison to everyday experiences.

• It makes the story more entertaining.

• It confuses the reader with numbers.

• It distracts from the main narrative.

Multiple Select

Which of the following literary devices are used to create excitement and tension in the description of the race?

• Tripling

• Allusion

• Juxtaposition

• Metaphor

Open Ended

Explain how the author uses juxtaposition to highlight the contrast between the donkey race and the motorized spectators.

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of the triplet 'voices were raised, fists were out and tempers rising' in the narrative?

• It shows the increasing aggression and tension among the crowd.

• It describes the beginning of the race.

• It highlights the joy of the spectators.

• It explains the rules of the race.

Open Ended

Describe how the mood of the event changes from the beginning to the end of the passage. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Open Ended

Reflecting on the passage, what do you think the donkey race reveals about the local culture and the people involved?

Multiple Choice

What are the three main stages of the donkey race described by Emma Levine in 'Game of Polo With a Headless Goat'?

• Waiting for the race to start, the race and crash, aftermath and arguments

• Preparation, the actual race, and the awards ceremony

• Arrival of the donkeys, the race, and the celebration

• Training, racing, and resting

Multiple Choice

How does the use of idioms and tone in the passage influence the reader's understanding of the donkey race incident?

• It makes the incident seem more humorous and relatable.

• It confuses the reader about what actually happened.

• It makes the incident seem more serious and frightening.

• It distances the reader from the events described.