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Response to prescribed text:
Sample questions
Marius et Jeannette shots 352–369
Part A
The quality of your answer will depend on how well you:
- respond critically to the prescribed text
- analyse how meaning is conveyed
- demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the prescribed text and prescribed issues.
Question 1
Read the extract from Marius et Jeannette, shots 352–369 and answer the questions below in ENGLISH.
- Comment on the effectiveness of the way the director
has chosen to start this scene.
- Je vais prendre comme toi.
Explain why Jeannette makes this statement. What is revealed about her in this scene?
- How does the director highlight how Marius and
Jeannette are feeling in this scene?
- Explain how this scene relates to the issue of
belonging and alienation.
- What is the significance of the arrival of Monsieur Ebrard at this point?
Part B
The quality of your answer will depend on how well you:
- demonstrate an understanding of the prescribed text
- write a letter in French
Question 2
Read the extract from Marius et Jeannette and do the task below by writing approximately 200 words in FRENCH.
Marius: Ça c'est le verre pour le vin. Et le plus grand c'est pour l'eau.
Jeannette: Hé, tu en sais des choses, hein! T'étais riche, avant?
Vous êtes Jeannette. Vous écrivez une lettre à une amie, décrivant votre déjeuner avec Marius et exprimant vos sentiments et vos rêves pour l'avenir.
You are Jeannette. Write a letter to a friend describing your lunch with Marius and expressing your feelings and dreams for the future.