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Section D
[20 marks]
[Time suggested : 35 minutes]

32. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow.

The Charge of the Light Brigade

Half a league, half a league, Cannon to right of them,

Half a league onward, Cannon to left of them, Cannon
All in the valley of Death Rode in front of them Volleyed and
the six hundred. “Forward, the thundered; Stormed at with shot
Light Brigade! Charge for the and shell, Boldly they rode and
guns!” he said. Into the valley well,
of Death Into the jaws of Death,
Rode the six hundred. Into the mouth of Hell
Rode the six hundred.
“Forward, the Light Brigade!”
Was there a man dismayed?
Not though the soldiers knew
Someone had blundered. Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die. Into
the valley of Death Rode the
six hundred.

a) What were the soldiers told to do?

(1 mark)

b) Who does the word ‘theirs’ refer to?

_ (1 mark)

c) From the last stanza, what can you infer about the enemies?
(1 mark)
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d) Give a quality that the soldiers possess. Explain in your own words why it is
necessary to possess such a quality.

Quality: _________________________________________________

Explanation: __________________________________________
(2 marks)

33. The following are the short stories that you have learnt.
Tanjong Rhu – Minfong Ho
Leaving – M.G. Vassanji

Choose one, and answer the question below.

“Being supportive is important in community”.

How is this value shown in the story by the characters? Support your answer with
evidence from the text. Remember to include your personal response.

[15marks]

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