GCE O-Level · Literature in English (2065)

Yu-Mei Balasingamchow (ed.): How We Live Now: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

In the context of the stories in How We Live Now, what does the recurring image of 'the mall' often symbolize about contemporary Singaporean life?

Question 2

1 mark

In How We Live Now, how is the concept of 'home' frequently challenged in the narratives?

Question 3

1 mark

In many stories within the collection How We Live Now, how is the concept of 'home' often portrayed by the characters?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following literary techniques is frequently employed in the anthology How We Live Now to highlight the contrast between different generations?

Question 5

1 mark

In the short story anthology How We Live Now, the recurring theme of displacement is often linked to which aspect of Singapore's urban development?

Question 6

2 marks

In the short story anthology How We Live Now, what does the recurring motif of the HDB flat often symbolize in the lives of the characters?

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Question 7

4 marks

In the stories found in How We Live Now, how do authors use the contrast between traditional cultural practices and modern urban living to develop character conflict?

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Question 8

3 marks

How does the anthology How We Live Now utilize the concept of 'nostalgia' to highlight the rapid transformation of the Singaporean landscape?

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Question 9

4 marks

In the anthology How We Live Now, many stories explore the impact of the domestic environment on family relationships.

(a) Describe how a specific setting within a home is used to reflect the emotional state of a character in any one story.
(b) Explain how the interactions between family members in this setting reveal a central theme of the story.

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Question 10

5 marks

The title of the anthology, How We Live Now, suggests a focus on the contemporary experience.

(a) Select one story from the collection and analyze how the author uses specific details of technology or modern infrastructure to shape the plot.
(b) To what extent does this modern setting create a sense of isolation for the protagonist? Use textual evidence to justify your response.

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