Cambridge IGCSE · Literature in English (0475)

Elizabeth Jennings, ‘The Enemies’: Practice Questions

4 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on Elizabeth Jennings, ‘The Enemies’.

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Question 1

1 mark

In the opening stanzas of ‘The Enemies’ by Elizabeth Jennings, what is the primary state of the house before the arrival of the strangers?

Question 2

1 mark

How does the poet Elizabeth Jennings use the concept of "the gate" and "the door" in ‘The Enemies’ to heighten the sense of vulnerability?

Question 3

1 mark

In Elizabeth Jennings' ‘The Enemies’, what is the psychological impact on the inhabitants when they realize the "enemies" have arrived without a struggle?

Question 4

1 mark

Which statement best characterizes the thematic use of "quietness" in Elizabeth Jennings' ‘The Enemies’?

Question 5

2 marks

In Elizabeth Jennings’s ‘The Enemies’, what specific time of day and setting are established in the opening stanza to create a sense of peace?

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Question 6

3 marks

In ‘The Enemies’, how does Elizabeth Jennings use the change in the ‘garden’ to reflect the growing psychological discomfort of the inhabitants?

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Question 7

7 marks

Analyze how Elizabeth Jennings uses the concept of 'the unknown' to create a sense of fear and paralysis in ‘The Enemies’. Discuss:
a) The use of light and dark imagery to contrast the safety of the house with the outside world.
b) The portrayal of the enemies as a quiet, subtle force rather than an overt threat.
c) The psychological impact on the inhabitants as their 'peace' is gradually disturbed.

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