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Worksheets-----P2 F
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 27mins
Look at the first and second paragraphs (lines 2–7)
Which adverb tells the reader that the writer really wanted to visit the island?
(a)
Look at the first and second paragraphs (lines 2–7)
Fill in the blank:
A four-word phrase meaning acting before considering the consequences:
(a)
Look at the third paragraph (lines 8–12)
Which three-word phrase refers to both size and neglect of the building?
(a)
Look at the third paragraph (lines 8–12).
A quotation that shows neglect extends beyond the building itself:
The building should have been unwelcoming in its emptiness
Rough steps reached down through overgrown gardens
The walled orchard, like the house, had been abandoned, growing tangled and wild
At the back, a huge lawn sloped gently
Why does the writer use brackets ( ) in the third paragraph (lines 8–12)?
To define an unfamiliar term for the reader
To provide a personal reflection
To correct or clarify a previous statement
To explain a historical fact about the house
(Based on the fourth paragraph - lines 13-22):
Why is it possible to see the village from the house?
The house is on top of a hill overlooking the village.
The trees surrounding the house are not tall enough to block the view.
There is a clear pathway leading directly to the village.
The front of the long, low building with far-reaching views faces the village.
Why is the orchard groaning? (Based on the fourth paragraph - lines 13-22)
There is too much fruit on the trees
The fruit trees have been neglected for too long.
There are too many different types of fruit trees.
The trees are too old to produce much fruit.
Why is the water beyond the crumbling steps so calm?
The water beyond the crumbling steps is calm because it is a jewel, a treasure (a) .
The fourth paragraph concludes with the narrator's sentiment about the island. Identify the single word used to describe the island that directly implies its precious and valuable nature.
(a)
(Based on the fifth paragraph - lines 23-26):
The narrator uses personification when describing their interaction with the house. Which phrase from the fifth paragraph best exemplifies this literary device?
"I began by skirting around the house, as though afraid of antagonizing it."
"...my curiosity moved beyond the grounds to the building itself."
"A restless feeling hung over my visits..."
"When I discovered a broken window latch on the ground floor..."
Based on the fifth paragraph, what is the most accurate description of the narrator's initial feeling towards the house?
Indifference and a lack of interest in the building.
A sense of unease and a reluctance to approach it directly.
Comfort and familiarity with the house and its surroundings.
Excitement and eagerness to explore its interior.
(Based on the sixth and seventh paragraphs - lines 27-41):
After carefully reading the description of the house's interior in the sixth and seventh paragraphs, which of the following best reflects whether it sounds like a comfortable place and why?
Yes, because despite being old, the narrator finds a sense of quiet and opportunity for solitude there.
Yes, because the narrator is able to engage in activities like reading and writing, suggesting a peaceful environment.
No, because the description emphasizes the emptiness, dust, and a lingering sense of sadness, creating an unwelcoming atmosphere.
No, because the narrator explicitly states their own home was never quiet, implying a preference for a more lively environment.
Which specific detail from the sixth and seventh paragraphs most strongly supports the idea that the house does not sound like a comfortable place?
"In the end it was the fire that gave me away."
"Sometimes, despite being alone, I never felt lonelier..."
"...but to me it felt calm and friendly."
"The old building should have been unwelcoming in its emptiness..."
The narrator's experience in their own home contrasts with the atmosphere of the old house. While their own home was noisy, it didn't prevent feelings of (a) .
This suggests that quietness alone doesn't guarantee comfort.
Which of the following activities undertaken by the narrator in the house least suggests a feeling of comfort and relaxation?
Enjoying the quiet and the feeling of being undisturbed.
Scribbling furiously and writing pages of nonsense.
Observing the "dancing dust particles."
Reading and writing in their notebook.
At line 42, the writer uses the pronoun "them" when referring to (a) .
How does the use of the pronoun "them" at line 42 primarily help to create tension?
It clearly identifies the specific individuals who have arrived, resolving any suspense.
It maintains an air of mystery and anticipation about who or what has arrived.
It emphasizes the narrator's familiarity and comfort with the approaching figures.
It suggests a friendly and welcoming atmosphere within the house.
Which two words from lines 43-53 most effectively convey the intensity or violence of the storm?
(a)
The writer builds up tension from line 48 to the end of the text.
Which of the following best describes how the writer uses sentence structure and text structure to create this tension?
By using long, complex sentences to mirror the overwhelming nature of the storm.
By shifting to a more descriptive style, focusing on sensory details of the environment.
By introducing short, declarative sentences and a sense of anticipation for what is coming.
By providing detailed background information about the characters to create empathy.
How does the writer primarily capture our attention in the first paragraph? The writer immediately establishes a sense of __________ by mentioning a stolen __________.
(a)
In lines 2-3, the idea of an apple is first introduced. Based on the entire text, why are apples significant or important throughout the story? Choose the three most relevant ideas.
They represent a simple source of food and sustenance on the isolated island.
The act of stealing the apple is the initial event that leads the narrator to the island.
The description of the orchard creates a vivid sensory image and a connection to nature.
The narrator's enjoyment of the apple highlights their growing contentment and peace on the island.
The "groaning" orchard suggests a sense of neglect or being overwhelmed, mirroring a later feeling about the house.
(Looking at the whole text - 2 marks):
The narrator initially views the island as a __________ and later finds a sense of __________ in the quiet of the old house, despite its air of sadness.
(a)
