Cambridge IGCSE · Literature in English (0475)

Arthur Yap, ‘an afternoon nap’: Practice Questions

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Question 1
1 mark

In Arthur Yap’s ‘an afternoon nap’, what specific item triggers the mother's reprimand of her son?

Question 2
1 mark

The mother’s dialogue regarding ‘the report’ and ‘tuition’ suggests that her primary concern for her son is:

Question 3
1 mark

How does Yap use the transition toward "tea-time" at the end of ‘an afternoon nap’ to reinforce the poem's central themes?

Question 4
1 mark

In Arthur Yap’s ‘an afternoon nap’, how does the mother’s physical interaction with the ‘report book’ characterize her relationship with her son?

Question 5
1 mark

In the final stanza, the shift toward ‘arithmetic’ and ‘spelling’ suggests that the ‘nap’ has been replaced by:

Question 6
2 marks

In Arthur Yap’s ‘an afternoon nap’, how does the physical description of the mother’s "tightly-clenched fist" reflect the atmosphere of the household during the son's study time?

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Question 7
4 marks

In ‘an afternoon nap’, what do the child’s physical reactions, such as his "sobbing", reveal about the emotional impact of the mother's disciplinary methods?

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Question 8
5 marks

How does the use of enjambment in the poem’s structure reflect the mother’s relentless and breathless verbal assault on her child?

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Question 9
5 marks

Analyze how Arthur Yap uses a domestic setting in ‘an afternoon nap’ to explore themes of social expectation and childhood. Consider:
a) The way the mother’s voice and demands are portrayed.
b) The significance of the child’s activities and the contrast between rest and academic pressure.

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