Questions 27-31
Complete the summary below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in 27-31 on your answer sheet.
Use "H" because the passage says Charles made a strategic alliance with the Scots.
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After Parliamentarians executed his father in 1649, the young Charles II abandoned one of the religious convictions for which his father had died and made a strategic alliance with the Scots, accepting Presbyterianism as the national faith in exchange for being crowned King of Scots.
Use "J" because the passage says he abandoned one of his father's religious convictions.
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After Parliamentarians executed his father in 1649, the young Charles II abandoned one of the religious convictions for which his father had died and made a strategic alliance with the Scots, accepting Presbyterianism as the national faith in exchange for being crowned King of Scots.
Use "F" because the passage describes the Parliamentarians achieving a decisive victory at Worcester.
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Once the Parliamentarians had achieved a decisive victory on the meadows outside the city, the 21-year-old king became the target of a national manhunt, with a large reward offered for his capture.
Use "B" because the passage says a large reward was offered for Charles's capture.
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Once the Parliamentarians had achieved a decisive victory on the meadows outside the city, the 21-year-old king became the target of a national manhunt, with a large reward offered for his capture.
Use "D" because the passage says he eventually reached the relative safety of France.
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During the next six weeks, he escaped a series of terrifyingly close dangers and eventually reached the relative safety of France.
Questions 32-35
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading passage? In boxes 32-35 on your answer sheet, write
YES if the statement reflects the claims of the writer
NO if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
The answer is NOT GIVEN because the passage does not give enough information to confirm the statement. The closest relevant evidence is: "By inviting Pepys to record the story, Charles wanted this extraordinary episode to be remembered.". This may discuss a related idea, but it does not prove the statement in the question.
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By inviting Pepys to record the story, Charles wanted this extraordinary episode to be remembered.
The answer is NO because the statement contradicts the passage. The key evidence is: "Across two sittings of three hours each, the king described in great detail his own memories of the six weeks he had spent as a fugitive.". This evidence gives a different meaning from the question statement, so the statement is not correct.
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Across two sittings of three hours each, the king described in great detail his own memories of the six weeks he had spent as a fugitive.
The answer is NO because the statement contradicts the passage. The key evidence is: "As king and secretary settled to the task, in a scene that would suit a future dramatist, Charles began by explaining that after the battle had been lost beyond hope, he started to consider the best way to save himself.". This evidence gives a different meaning from the question statement, so the statement is not correct.
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As king and secretary settled to the task, in a scene that would suit a future dramatist, Charles began by explaining that after the battle had been lost beyond hope, he started to consider the best way to save himself.
The answer is YES because the statement agrees with the passage. The key evidence is: "As king and secretary settled to the task, in a scene that would suit a future dramatist, Charles began by explaining that after the battle had been lost beyond hope, he started to consider the best way to save himself.". This evidence says the same thing as the question statement, so the statement is supported.
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As king and secretary settled to the task, in a scene that would suit a future dramatist, Charles began by explaining that after the battle had been lost beyond hope, he started to consider the best way to save himself.
Questions 36-40
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
Write your answers in boxes 36-40
on your answer sheet.
36. What is the reviewer's main purpose in the first paragraph?
37. Why does the reviewer include examples of the fugitives' behaviour in the third paragraph?
38. What point does the reviewer make about Charles II in the fourth paragraph?
39. What does the reviewer say about Charles Spencer in the fifth paragraph?
40. When the reviewer says the book 'doesn't quite hit the mark', she is making the point that
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "to describe what occurred during the Battle of Worcester", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "To catch a kingCharles Spencer's recent book, To Catch a King, recounts the pursuit of King Charles II during the six weeks that followed his decisive defeat at Worcester in September 1651.". Because Choice A does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(B) is correct. Choice B matches the question because "to give an account of the events leading to Charles II's escape" is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "To catch a kingCharles Spencer's recent book, To Catch a King, recounts the pursuit of King Charles II during the six weeks that followed his decisive defeat at Worcester in September 1651.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.
(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "to provide information about the Parliamentarians' political views", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "To catch a kingCharles Spencer's recent book, To Catch a King, recounts the pursuit of King Charles II during the six weeks that followed his decisive defeat at Worcester in September 1651.". Because Choice C does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "to compare Charles Il's beliefs with his father's beliefs", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "To catch a kingCharles Spencer's recent book, To Catch a King, recounts the pursuit of King Charles II during the six weeks that followed his decisive defeat at Worcester in September 1651.". Because Choice D does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
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To catch a kingCharles Spencer's recent book, To Catch a King, recounts the pursuit of King Charles II during the six weeks that followed his decisive defeat at Worcester in September 1651.
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "to explain how near Charles II came to losing his life", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "As king and secretary settled to the task, in a scene that would suit a future dramatist, Charles began by explaining that after the battle had been lost beyond hope, he started to consider the best way to save himself.". Because Choice A does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "to suggest that Charles II's supporters were poorly prepared", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "As king and secretary settled to the task, in a scene that would suit a future dramatist, Charles began by explaining that after the battle had been lost beyond hope, he started to consider the best way to save himself.". Because Choice B does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(C) is correct. Choice C matches the question because "to show how the events of the six weeks are brought to life" is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "As king and secretary settled to the task, in a scene that would suit a future dramatist, Charles began by explaining that after the battle had been lost beyond hope, he started to consider the best way to save himself.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.
(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "to argue that some aspects are not as well known as they should be", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "As king and secretary settled to the task, in a scene that would suit a future dramatist, Charles began by explaining that after the battle had been lost beyond hope, he started to consider the best way to save himself.". Because Choice D does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
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As king and secretary settled to the task, in a scene that would suit a future dramatist, Charles began by explaining that after the battle had been lost beyond hope, he started to consider the best way to save himself.
(A) is correct. Choice A matches the question because "He decided to celebrate what was essentially a defeat." is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "Few kings would celebrate the lowest point of their lives so enthusiastically, or manage such an escape in the first place.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.
(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "He misread the motives of his opponents.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Few kings would celebrate the lowest point of their lives so enthusiastically, or manage such an escape in the first place.". Because Choice B does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "He sought to restore people's faith in the monarchy.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Few kings would celebrate the lowest point of their lives so enthusiastically, or manage such an escape in the first place.". Because Choice C does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "He was motivated by a desire to be popular.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Few kings would celebrate the lowest point of their lives so enthusiastically, or manage such an escape in the first place.". Because Choice D does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
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Few kings would celebrate the lowest point of their lives so enthusiastically, or manage such an escape in the first place.
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "His choice to write the book comes as a surprise.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "He shows balanced sympathy for both the fugitive king and the determined republican government that pursued him, and he achieves his aim of giving much more background than earlier books on the subject.". Because Choice A does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(B) is correct. Choice B matches the question because "He takes a balanced approach to the subject matter." is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "He shows balanced sympathy for both the fugitive king and the determined republican government that pursued him, and he achieves his aim of giving much more background than earlier books on the subject.". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.
(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "His descriptions of events would improve if they included more detail.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "He shows balanced sympathy for both the fugitive king and the determined republican government that pursued him, and he achieves his aim of giving much more background than earlier books on the subject.". Because Choice C does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(D) is incorrect. Choice D says "He uses language that is suitable for a twenty-first-century audience.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "He shows balanced sympathy for both the fugitive king and the determined republican government that pursued him, and he achieves his aim of giving much more background than earlier books on the subject.". Because Choice D does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
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He shows balanced sympathy for both the fugitive king and the determined republican government that pursued him, and he achieves his aim of giving much more background than earlier books on the subject.
(A) is incorrect. Choice A says "it ignores the impact of events on ordinary people.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Did the disguises, the need to survive through wit and charm, and the use of trickery and secrecy shape his character?". Because Choice A does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(B) is incorrect. Choice B says "it lacks an analysis of widespread views on monarchy.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Did the disguises, the need to survive through wit and charm, and the use of trickery and secrecy shape his character?". Because Choice B does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(C) is incorrect. Choice C says "it leaves out any references to the deceit practised by Charles II during his time in hiding.", but the passage evidence for the correct answer is "Did the disguises, the need to survive through wit and charm, and the use of trickery and secrecy shape his character?". Because Choice C does not express that same idea, it should not be chosen.
(D) is correct. Choice D matches the question because "it fails to consider whether Charles II's experiences had a lasting influence on him." is the idea supported by the passage evidence: "Did the disguises, the need to survive through wit and charm, and the use of trickery and secrecy shape his character?". The wording may be paraphrased, but it points to the same meaning.
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Did the disguises, the need to survive through wit and charm, and the use of trickery and secrecy shape his character?
