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SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS/
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P2
2023
MARKS: 70
TIME: 2½ hours
This question paper consists of 28 pages.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read these instructions carefully before you begin to answer questions.
1. Do NOT attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult the TABLE OF
CONTENTS on the next page and mark the numbers of the questions set on
the texts you have studied this year. Read these questions carefully and
answer as per the instructions.
2. This question paper consists of FOUR sections:
SECTION A: Novel (35)
SECTION B: Drama (35)
SECTION C: Short stories (35)
SECTION D: Poetry (35)
3. Answer TWO QUESTIONS in total, ONE question each from ANY TWO
sections.
SECTION A: NOVEL
Answer the question on the novel you have studied.
SECTION B: DRAMA
Answer the question on the drama you have studied.
SECTION C: SHORT STORIES
Answer the questions set on BOTH short stories.
SECTION D: POETRY
Answer the questions set on BOTH poems.
4. Use the checklist on page 4 to assist you.
5. Follow the instructions at the beginning of each section carefully.
6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
7. Start EACH section on a NEW page.
8. Suggested time management: Spend approximately 75 minutes on each
section.
9. Write neatly and legibly.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION A: NOVEL
Answer ANY ONE question.
QUESTION NO. MARKS PAGE NO.
1. Cry, the Beloved Country 35 5
2. Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 35 9
SECTION B: DRAMA
Answer ANY ONE question.
3. Macbeth 35 13
4. My Children! My Africa! 35 17
SECTION C: SHORT STORIES
Answer the questions set on BOTH extracts.
5.1 'A chip of glass ruby' 18 21
5.2 'The doll's house' 17 23
SECTION D: POETRY
Answer the questions set on BOTH poems.
6.1 'Poem' 17 25
6.2 'Still I rise' 18 27
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SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS/
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P2
2023
MARKS: 70
TIME: 2½ hours
This question paper consists of 28 pages.
Copyright reserved Please turn over
,English First Additional Language/P2 2 DBE/2023
SC/NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read these instructions carefully before you begin to answer questions.
1. Do NOT attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult the TABLE OF
CONTENTS on the next page and mark the numbers of the questions set on
the texts you have studied this year. Read these questions carefully and
answer as per the instructions.
2. This question paper consists of FOUR sections:
SECTION A: Novel (35)
SECTION B: Drama (35)
SECTION C: Short stories (35)
SECTION D: Poetry (35)
3. Answer TWO QUESTIONS in total, ONE question each from ANY TWO
sections.
SECTION A: NOVEL
Answer the question on the novel you have studied.
SECTION B: DRAMA
Answer the question on the drama you have studied.
SECTION C: SHORT STORIES
Answer the questions set on BOTH short stories.
SECTION D: POETRY
Answer the questions set on BOTH poems.
4. Use the checklist on page 4 to assist you.
5. Follow the instructions at the beginning of each section carefully.
6. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
7. Start EACH section on a NEW page.
8. Suggested time management: Spend approximately 75 minutes on each
section.
9. Write neatly and legibly.
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, English First Additional Language/P2 3 DBE/2023
SC/NSC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION A: NOVEL
Answer ANY ONE question.
QUESTION NO. MARKS PAGE NO.
1. Cry, the Beloved Country 35 5
2. Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 35 9
SECTION B: DRAMA
Answer ANY ONE question.
3. Macbeth 35 13
4. My Children! My Africa! 35 17
SECTION C: SHORT STORIES
Answer the questions set on BOTH extracts.
5.1 'A chip of glass ruby' 18 21
5.2 'The doll's house' 17 23
SECTION D: POETRY
Answer the questions set on BOTH poems.
6.1 'Poem' 17 25
6.2 'Still I rise' 18 27
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