A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat

Why does Levine use onomatopoeia in the line "horns tooting, bells ringing, and the special rattles"?

• To show her distaste for the event.

• To reflect the chaos and excitement of the event.

• To show how quickly the event started.

• To show the danger of the event.

Which technique is used in the quote: "nerves of steel"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Euphemism

How is Yaqoob presented?

• Calm and confident

• An expert driver

• Protective of Levine

• All of the above

What is the effect of the following sentence: "men standing on top of their cars and vans, hanging out of taxis and perched on lorries"?

• This is a demonstration of wealth.

• People are stuck in a traffic jam

• There are many types of people enjoying the race

• Vehicles are allowed into the race.

What is the technique used in the quote: "his language growing more colourful"?

• Volta

• Metaphor

• Sensory language

• Euphemism

Why is the following line ironic? "And then the trouble began."

• You wouldn't expect trouble in such a strict country.

• You wouldn't expect trouble after the climax.

• It is the start of the extract.

• It is before the race began.

Why are the races referred to as the 'wacky races'?

• To give the Western reader a point of understanding.

• To illustrate the chaotic nature of the races.

• To differentiate Levine as a spectator.

• All of the above.

What is the significance of the line : "using their whips energetically, but not cruelly"?

• To illustrate that Levine is not critical of the culture.

• To highlight the high levels of animal cruelty.

• To show admiration of the treatment of animals.

• To show severe dislike towards the culture.

How is the Karachi culture presented in this extract?

• Dangerous and scary.

• Calm and boring.

• Exciting and lawless.

• Unfriendly and unwelcoming.

What techniques are used in the following line (tick two)? "Voices were raised, fists were out and tempers rising"

• Metaphor

• Passive voice

• Rule of three

• Hyperbole