Great — thanks for sharing the full paper!
I’ll go through Section A: Reading (Q1–10) and
provide clear answers.
Section A: Reading
1. Look at lines 3–5.
Why does Isabelle repeat what the baker’s wife says?
👉 She is confused and does not understand why the price is different from what the sign
says.
2. Look at lines 6–14.
(a) What does the phrase “Got your comeuppance” tell us about the woman’s opinion of
Isabelle?
✅ She thinks Isabelle deserves what has happened to her.
(b) Give one example of a metaphor that the writer uses to show Isabelle’s feelings.
👉 “Her cheeks flaming” (shows anger and embarrassment).
3. Look at line 9 and line 15.
Why are italics used? (Tick ✓ two boxes)
✅ To emphasise a character’s feelings.
✅ To show what a character has written.
4. Look at lines 5–20.
(a) Explain how the behaviour of the baker’s wife shows she doesn’t like Isabelle. Give two
ways.
She charges Isabelle more than the price shown on the sign.
She insults Isabelle by comparing her unfavourably with her stepsister.
(b) Put the events in order (1–6).
1. Isabelle hears her stepsister brag.
2. Isabelle’s stepsister joins the royal family.
3. Isabelle is taunted by other people.
4. Isabelle and her sister arrive at the market.
5. Isabelle is shown disrespect by the baker’s wife.
6. Isabelle sees Odette.
5. Look at lines 21–24.
Give the main clause of the first sentence in this paragraph.
👉 Isabelle did not see the pothole in front of her.
6. Look at lines 25–28.
Give one reason why the writer starts a new paragraph after “…there was no sign of it.”
👉 To show a change in focus as Odette is introduced.
7. Look at lines 29–31.
Give one example of a collective noun in this paragraph.
👉 “Group” (of friends).
8. Look at lines 32–37.
(a) What type of figurative language does the writer use in the first sentence?
👉 Simile (“like a viper”).
(b) Give one word that tells us that Isabelle knew protecting Odette was the right thing to
do.
👉 “Certain.”
(c) In the sentence beginning ‘After all…’ which character does the ‘her’ refer to?
👉 Odette.
9. Look at lines 38–48.
(a) What does the word ‘flooded’ tell us about Isabelle’s emotion?
👉 It shows she was suddenly and overwhelmingly filled with fear.
(b) Explain two ways the writer creates a feeling of tension in the final three lines.
The sudden voice calling Isabelle’s name creates shock and suspense.
The description “shrieked” suggests fear and danger.
10. Look at the whole text.
(a) Why do you think Isabelle feels threatened by Cecile? Give two reasons using evidence
from the text.
Cecile openly mocks Isabelle in front of others.
Cecile has friends who support her, making Isabelle feel outnumbered.
(b) Explain two ways that Isabelle’s actions show her fear of Cecile. Give a quotation from
the text to support each explanation.
1. Explanation: Isabelle thinks about avoiding Cecile instead of confronting her.
Quotation: “She had no heart for another confrontation.”
2. Explanation: Isabelle prepares to leave quickly when Cecile appears.
Quotation: “She had been in such a hurry to escape that she’d started for the cart
without looking.”
✅ That completes Section A.
Do you also want me to give you Section B: Writing (Q11) — a short continuation of the
story — as a model answer?
You said:
yes
ChatGPT said:
Perfect 👍 Let’s tackle Section B: Writing (Q11).
The task: Continue the story. Write what happens next.
Here’s a model continuation for you:
Section B: Writing – Sample Answer
Isabelle froze where she stood. The sound of her name still echoed in her ears. Slowly, she
turned and saw Cecile striding towards her, her friends trailing behind like shadows.
“Running away already?” Cecile sneered. The crowd at the market began to hush, sensing
another confrontation.
Isabelle’s heart pounded, but she forced herself to stand tall. “I’m not afraid of you,” she
said, though her voice trembled slightly.
Cecile’s smile widened. “Oh, you should be.” She circled Isabelle like a predator, her friends
whispering and laughing. For a moment, Isabelle thought of retreating, but then she
remembered Odette’s mocking look earlier. If she gave in now, Cecile would never stop.
Tavi stepped forward suddenly. “Leave her alone,” she said. Though younger, her voice rang
out with surprising strength. Some of the villagers nodded in agreement.
For the first time, Cecile hesitated. Her smirk faltered as the whispers in the crowd grew
louder. Isabelle realised that Cecile’s power came only from fear — and if people stopped
fearing her, she would lose her hold.
“I won’t run from you anymore,” Isabelle declared. She gathered her courage, lifted her chin,
and walked past Cecile without looking back.
The marketplace erupted into murmurs, and Cecile stood frozen, her friends uncertain.
Isabelle knew this was only the beginning of her battles, but for the first time, she felt a
spark of victory.
This ending:
Brings Cecile and her friends back into the scene.
Shows Isabelle’s growth in courage.
Leaves the story with a sense of hope (not a cliff-hanger, but open for continuation).
👉 Do you want me to also create an alternative ending with a cliff-hanger (for practice)?
