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Introduction
This My Children! My Africa! Contextual Question Booklet forms part of a complete
literature resource package designed to help learners practise and improve their English FAL
Paper 2 answering skills.
This booklet focuses on exam-style contextual questions based on the drama My
Children! My Africa! The questions are designed to help learners practise how to read
extracts carefully, understand what is being asked and answer in a clear, structured and
exam-focused way.
The resource package includes:
Resource Purpose
Explains the background, title, setting, plot, characters,
Summary and
relationships, themes, symbols, dramatic techniques and
Analysis Booklet
important revision points.
Contextual Provides exam-style contextual questions and answers to help
Question Booklet learners practise Paper 2-style responses.
PowerPoint Provides visual summaries and classroom-friendly slides to
Presentation reinforce important content.
For the best results, learners are encouraged to work through all three resources together.
The Summary and Analysis Booklet helps learners understand the play, the Contextual
Question Booklet helps learners practise exam answers and the PowerPoint Presentation
supports visual revision and classroom explanation.
The questions and answers in this booklet are based on the play, CAPS literature
requirements and typical past examination-style question patterns. The booklet is designed
to help learners practise important skills such as:
• understanding extracts
• identifying speakers and context
• explaining character and theme
• analysing tone, mood and dramatic techniques
• giving clear reasons
• supporting answers with evidence from the play
Some images used in the full resource package are AI-generated and are included for visual
support and revision purposes. These images are not official illustrations from the play.
© 2026 Juffrou Ansie Study Notes. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
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For orders, questions or more information, contact:
Good luck
Juffrou Ansie
Contents
Common exam focus areas ........................................................................................... 4
How to answer contextual questions .............................................................................. 4
Important contrasts to remember .................................................................................. 5
Common mistakes to avoid ........................................................................................... 5
[Act 1, Scene 1] JUN DBE/2023 ............................................................................................... 7
ACT 1 SCENE 2: ISABEL’S EXPERIENCE OF ZOLILE HIGH ............................................... 10
[Act 1 Scene 3] SC/NSC_ DBE/2019 .......................................................................................... 12
ACT 1 SCENE 4: MR M’S MONOLOGUE ......................................................................... 15
[Act 1, Scene 5] Mr M is worried about Thami. EC/SEPTEMBER 2024 ............................................ 19
[Act 1, Scene 6] SC/NSC_ DBE/2019 ......................................................................................... 21
Act 2 Scene 1: Thami’s withdrawal from the quiz ........................................................... 24
Act 2 Scene 2: The start of the boycott .......................................................................... 27
[Act 2, Scene 3] DBE/November 2023 ........................................................................................ 28
[Act 2, Scene 4] JUN DBE/2023 & FS/English FAL/P2 ........................................................................... 31
Act 2 Scene 5: Isabel visits Wapadsberg Pass ................................................................ 33
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Common exam focus areas
Focus area What learners should know
Mr M His belief in education, words, discipline and a useful life.
His rejection of Bantu Education, his support for the boycott and
Thami
his political awareness.
Her growth, awareness of apartheid and final promise at
Isabel
Wapadsberg Pass.
Mr M and Thami Their conflict over education, protest and methods of resistance.
Thami and Isabel Their friendship across racial boundaries and how politics tests it.
Apartheid How apartheid creates inequality, anger, protest and division.
Mr M believes education can fight injustice, while Thami rejects
Education
Bantu Education.
Words versus Mr M trusts words and debate, while Thami believes stronger action
violence is needed.
Mr M’s death, Thami’s departure and Isabel’s promise to live a
Ending
useful life.
How to answer contextual questions
Question type What learners must do
What happens in this extract? Briefly explain the situation in the scene.
Who is speaking? Identify the character and explain their role.
Why does the character say
Explain the character’s feelings, beliefs or situation.
this?
What does this reveal about the Link the words or actions to personality, motivation
character? or development.
© 2026 Juffrou Ansie Study Notes. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
© 2026 Juffrou Ansie Study Notes. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
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Introduction
This My Children! My Africa! Contextual Question Booklet forms part of a complete
literature resource package designed to help learners practise and improve their English FAL
Paper 2 answering skills.
This booklet focuses on exam-style contextual questions based on the drama My
Children! My Africa! The questions are designed to help learners practise how to read
extracts carefully, understand what is being asked and answer in a clear, structured and
exam-focused way.
The resource package includes:
Resource Purpose
Explains the background, title, setting, plot, characters,
Summary and
relationships, themes, symbols, dramatic techniques and
Analysis Booklet
important revision points.
Contextual Provides exam-style contextual questions and answers to help
Question Booklet learners practise Paper 2-style responses.
PowerPoint Provides visual summaries and classroom-friendly slides to
Presentation reinforce important content.
For the best results, learners are encouraged to work through all three resources together.
The Summary and Analysis Booklet helps learners understand the play, the Contextual
Question Booklet helps learners practise exam answers and the PowerPoint Presentation
supports visual revision and classroom explanation.
The questions and answers in this booklet are based on the play, CAPS literature
requirements and typical past examination-style question patterns. The booklet is designed
to help learners practise important skills such as:
• understanding extracts
• identifying speakers and context
• explaining character and theme
• analysing tone, mood and dramatic techniques
• giving clear reasons
• supporting answers with evidence from the play
Some images used in the full resource package are AI-generated and are included for visual
support and revision purposes. These images are not official illustrations from the play.
© 2026 Juffrou Ansie Study Notes. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
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For orders, questions or more information, contact:
Good luck
Juffrou Ansie
Contents
Common exam focus areas ........................................................................................... 4
How to answer contextual questions .............................................................................. 4
Important contrasts to remember .................................................................................. 5
Common mistakes to avoid ........................................................................................... 5
[Act 1, Scene 1] JUN DBE/2023 ............................................................................................... 7
ACT 1 SCENE 2: ISABEL’S EXPERIENCE OF ZOLILE HIGH ............................................... 10
[Act 1 Scene 3] SC/NSC_ DBE/2019 .......................................................................................... 12
ACT 1 SCENE 4: MR M’S MONOLOGUE ......................................................................... 15
[Act 1, Scene 5] Mr M is worried about Thami. EC/SEPTEMBER 2024 ............................................ 19
[Act 1, Scene 6] SC/NSC_ DBE/2019 ......................................................................................... 21
Act 2 Scene 1: Thami’s withdrawal from the quiz ........................................................... 24
Act 2 Scene 2: The start of the boycott .......................................................................... 27
[Act 2, Scene 3] DBE/November 2023 ........................................................................................ 28
[Act 2, Scene 4] JUN DBE/2023 & FS/English FAL/P2 ........................................................................... 31
Act 2 Scene 5: Isabel visits Wapadsberg Pass ................................................................ 33
© 2026 Juffrou Ansie Study Notes. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
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Common exam focus areas
Focus area What learners should know
Mr M His belief in education, words, discipline and a useful life.
His rejection of Bantu Education, his support for the boycott and
Thami
his political awareness.
Her growth, awareness of apartheid and final promise at
Isabel
Wapadsberg Pass.
Mr M and Thami Their conflict over education, protest and methods of resistance.
Thami and Isabel Their friendship across racial boundaries and how politics tests it.
Apartheid How apartheid creates inequality, anger, protest and division.
Mr M believes education can fight injustice, while Thami rejects
Education
Bantu Education.
Words versus Mr M trusts words and debate, while Thami believes stronger action
violence is needed.
Mr M’s death, Thami’s departure and Isabel’s promise to live a
Ending
useful life.
How to answer contextual questions
Question type What learners must do
What happens in this extract? Briefly explain the situation in the scene.
Who is speaking? Identify the character and explain their role.
Why does the character say
Explain the character’s feelings, beliefs or situation.
this?
What does this reveal about the Link the words or actions to personality, motivation
character? or development.
© 2026 Juffrou Ansie Study Notes. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.
