Part A: Value: 15 marks

Below are listed 15 words. Use them correctly in the sentences that follow.

notarized -  vertigo -  candid -  separation -  comprehensive -  notion -  adverse -  apprehensive -  reprehensible -  reparation -  adjourned -  candidacy -  versatility -  prepare -  diurnal

1. David's ____ about the geographical position of Waknuk was very vague.

2. A _____ "certificate of normalcy" was necessary before a new-born baby would be recognized in Waknuk.

3. Joseph Strorm had a(n) ____ attitude towards any form of deviation.

4. A farmer in Waknuk had to possess great _____ to be successful.

5. David suffered a moment of _____ when he looked down the steep banks of the gully.

6 . Mr. Strorm had made a _____ study of "The Norm" as the "Image of God".

7. For Mr. Strorm, David's blasphemy was extremely _____

8. David was very _____ about what would happen to Sophie if she was ever found out.

9. The people from Waknuk failed to _____ themselves properly for an attack by the people from the Fringes.

10. _____ from civilization and banishment to the Fringes was a punishment for all mutants.

11. Mr. Strorm had to pay _____ for the damage he had done to Ben Daker's wife in connection with the tailless cat.

12. The judge _____ the trial of the Wender's for three days.

13. Dogs and cats are _____ animals, unlike owls and bats which are night creatures.

14. David and Rosalind had to be _____ with each other, because of their telepathic abilities.

15. Joseph Strorm announced his _____ for mayor of Waknuk at a general meeting.

PART B: Value: 25 marks

Describe "blasphemy" and "offence". Give an example of each, then tell how each of these are treated in Waknuk.

PART C: Value: 20 marks

Why is David's home life a rather uninviting one?

PART D: Value: 20 marks

What is Uncle Axel's purpose in the novel?

PART E: Value: 20 marks

Describe Aunt Harriet's contribution to the novel.