Quiz - Q1 Paper 1 Feb/March 20

And from that moment my problem loomed larger. It turned in my mind. On the night before my visit to the solicitor, my heart was full of feelings of hurt. My soul fed on fire and scalding water. I’d tell the lawyer; I’d tell him everything that had gnawed inside me for several days.

What does the underlined word mean?

• a type of lawyer who is trained to prepare cases and give advice on legal subjects and can represent people in lower courts

• a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law

• a public official who acts as prosecutor for the state or the federal government in court in a particular district

• a person, especially a public official, who institutes legal proceedings against someone

What did mention of lawyers always bring to the writer's mind?

I went in to see Mr B. A small man (as I had imagined) with tired eyes but an

undaunted face. I told him everything from beginning to end.

What does the underlined word mean?

• lack of the courage or confidence

• easily frightened

• enthusiastic, despite problems

• feeling uncomfortable

Was the writer happy with the boy's answer?

What word in the text means 'refusing advice or an offer because you are too proud'?

What did the writer notice about the man sealing the envelope?

What aspect of decoding question do you find in the underlined part of the question?

What is the text type of the original text?

What is the text type of the second text?

What is the purpose of the second text?