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Question 4Candidates were expected to write about the seashore function, music and the position of Kovalan andMaraiy. Candidates attempted this effectively and their essays were well structured.Question 5Many candidates attempted this question. They were expected to discuss the meaning of the poem and itsimpact on the King and most were successful in doing this.Question 6The answer here should have included two points; one about the Queen and the other about the poem shesang. Candidates were also expected to pull these two parts together.Question 7Here, candidates were expected to discuss the details found in the beginning of the drama’s six scenes. Theinformation should have been presented in a sequential way, depicting the structure of the scenes.Question 8In this drama, information about the Kings Kari and Irumporai is given in different scenes. The points madeshould have been collated into an essay, however, candidates’ answers tended to be presented as disjointedsections. The following is an example.Rather than this approach, all relevant information should be pulled together and organised systematically inessay format.Section BQuestions 9–12Many candidates attempted these questions from the Short Stories section. Candidates appeared to be veryfamiliar with the short story form.Section CQuestions 13–16No candidate attempted these questions.Question 17Chidambaram and Bhuvana met during their college days and again after many years. The deep affectionBhuvana had for Chidambaram was seen in the interest she showed in the development of Chidambaram.This was partially explained in candidates’ answers.Question 18No candidate attempted this question.69