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This is the ZIMSEC O-Level Literature in English question paper for Paper 2 from November 2012. Use it for exam practice under timed conditions. The paper code is 9153/2.
2 SECTION A: ZIMBABWEAN LITERATURE Answer one question from this section. BVUMA: EVERY STONE THAT TURNS Either (a) 'Most of the poems in the collection provide an insight into the spiritual and physical tribulations of those who sacrificed home, limb and life in order to fight for the nation's liberation.' Discuss the validity of this assertion with reference to at least three poems from the collection Every Stone That Turns. Or (b) Write a critical appreciation of the following poem, relating its content and style to at least two other poems from the anthology. Smile mother For years Mother You have waited and wondered Dangling on the string of fear Then barrels were plugged - Though not permanently - 5 And triggers took a nap You rushed to assembly points To chartered planes To offices, to comrades But your sons did not come home 10 A tormenting tug-of-fear and hope Played gruelling in your heart "Some are still outside, on missions, Thousands, several thousands have fallen..." Ah, Mother 15 You scorch and mock us With your tears Smile, Mother We are here at Nyadzonia We are here at Chimoio We are here at Tembwe 20 Smile, Mother 9153/2 N2012 Scanned with CamScanner