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Question 7
The
Cheat! Allan Baillie
following is the short story studied in the Literature Component in English
Language.

Read the following extracts and answers the following questions. (10 marks)

The
Competit
ion

Extract 1
The cheat, she said slowly,
meaning the word for the first time
in her life. "He did not write it at all.
He just copied it down."

Extract 2
- or Bradburie. The words
exploded from Lynne's mouth in
a sudden burst of anger.

Extract 3
I'm sorry, Lynne,
really sorry. But it's
fixed now.

a) What was the competition held at the school?

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b) What medal would be given to the winner of the competition?

mark)

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c) Who was the cheat in Extract 1?

(1 mark)

d) Why was Lynne angry when she mentioned the name Bradburie in
Extract 2? (2 marks)

e) What was Geoffs reaction to Lynnes behaviour?

mark)

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f) What did the headmaster do to solve the problem of the real winner of the
competition?
(1 mark)

g) In your opinion, what would have happened if the problem was not
solved? (2 marks)

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h) Who was speaking in Extract 3?

(1 mark)

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