NYGH 2010-S3BT2-Adv Lit (HP)

1 Class Register Number Name 南洋女子中学校南洋女子中学校南洋女子中学校南洋女子中学校 NANYANG GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL SECONDARY THREE BLOCK TEST (2) 2010 AUGUST 5 Thursday (1 Hour) 10.00 – 11.00 am Advanced Literature (HP) READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST 1. Write your name on your answer script. 2. Use dark blue or black pen . 3. Do not use correction fluid / tape. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES 1. Choose either question (1) or question (2). 2. This is an open book examination – you may r efer to copies of the text. 3 You are reminded of the need for good English and good handwriting. Setter: SB This document consists of 2 printed pages. NANYANG GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL [ Turn over]

2 SET TEXT: The Turn of the Screw – Henry James Answer either question 1 or 2 Question 1 ‘She is no protectress, but a vampire. She is the most dangerously self-deluded, and Miles is the most painful victim, of all James’ long list of emotional cannibals.’ - (A Reader’s Guide to Henry James , Thames and Hudson) To what extent do you agree with this description of the governess and her charge? Support your answer with close reference to the text. [30] Question 2 How important is the prologue to an understanding of The Turn of the Screw ? Support your answer with close reference to the text. [30] END OF PAPER