Cambridge IGCSE · Literature in English (0475)

Baltic Mill: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

The poem Baltic Mill is set at a landmark that has been converted from an industrial site into what kind of modern institution?

Question 2

1 mark

In Baltic Mill, how does the poet utilize the image of the River Tyne?

Question 3

1 mark

How does the speaker in Baltic Mill characterize the relationship between the building's industrial past and its artistic present?

Question 4

1 mark

What is the predominant tone of the speaker as they wander through the Baltic Mill?

Question 5

1 mark

How does the speaker describe the quality of "silence" found within the contemporary gallery spaces of the Mill?

Question 6

2 marks

In Baltic Mill, what specific type of building has the "mill" been converted into in the contemporary setting?

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Question 7

3 marks

What is the significance of the "River Tyne" in the poem Baltic Mill?

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Question 8

5 marks

In Baltic Mill, how does the poet explore the concept of "repurposing" as a metaphor for personal growth?

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Question 9

3 marks

In Baltic Mill, how does Kayo Chingonyi use specific physical descriptions to highlight the contrast between the building's original industrial function and its current use as a place of art? Support your answer with two examples from the text.

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Question 10

5 marks

In the poem Baltic Mill, how does the speaker use the physical architecture of the Mill to explore the passage of time and the loss of industrial heritage?

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