SPM English Trial Novel Question 2016

*SPM TRIALS 2016 Question 33*

The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

Captain Nobody - Dean Pitchford
Dear Mr Kilmer - Anne Schraff
Sing to the Dawn - Minfong Ho

Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below.

*MELAKA*
“We must have the courage to do the right thing”
Based on the novel that you have read, provide incidents from the novel that support this statement.

*JOHOR SDAHA*
“A brave man is not he who doesn’t feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
With close reference to the text, describe how this is portrayed by one of the characters and explain how this quality would benefit you.

*KEDAH*
It is important to stand up for what is right. Discuss how this is portrayed in the novel you have read. Support your answers with close reference to the text.

*KELANTAN*
“Family supports family.”
With close reference to the text, describe how this is portrayed by one of the characters and explain how this quality would benefit you.

*MRSM*
Suggest one character in the novel that you have read who you think has admirable qualities. Describe the character and give reasons for your choice with close reference to the text

*SABAH*
Suggest one character in the novel that you have read that you think is admirable.
Briefly describe the character and give reasons for your choice with close reference to the text.

*N9*
“People should be allowed to follow their dreams.”
Write about a character who wants to realize his or her dream. Support your answer with close reference to the text.

*SBP*
Which character in the novel you sympathize with? Explain why you sympathize with this character with close reference to the text.

*SELANGOR SET A*
‘Good values bring positive effects’
How far is this true in the novel that you have read? Support your answer with close reference to the text.

*SELANGOR SET B*
Write about an event that has shown you the importance of making a responsible decision. Support your answer with close reference to the text you have studied.

*SELANGOR SET C*
“This novel teaches us many lessons about life” Based on the novel that you have read, discuss the lessons you have learnt based on one incident. Support your answer with close reference to the text.

*SARAWAK*
“Having a strong family relationship is essential in one’s life.”
How is this shown in the novel you have read?
Support your answer with close reference to the text.

*TERENGGANU*
Based on one of the novels you have studied, choose an event that you find to be unforgettable. Explain why it is unforgettable to you. Support your answer with close reference to the text.

*PAHANG*
“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you’
Write about the challenges that change one of the characters in the novel. Support your answer with the details from the novel.

*PENANG*
The main character is a strong willed person. How is this shown in the novel. Support your answer with close reference to the text.

*PERAK*
From the novel that you have learnt, describe an event that changes the life of a character and how the event affects his / her life and the people around him / her. Support your answer with close reference to the text.