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1My Family and
Other Animals
(Gerald Durrell)
These notes were compiled by using the following previous examination papers. Some
information is repeated to show you he different ways in which the questions are asked
in exams/ tests.
Good luck. Juffrou Ansie
SACAI SEP 2018 & NOV 2018, NSC SEP 2019 & DBE NOV 2019, SACAI JUN 2020 & SACAI
NOV 2020, SACAI JUN 2021.
, 2
Characteristics of Larry.
SACAI JUN 2020 (The Migration) The atmosphere in the household Larry has a very strong sense that his
could be described as = lethargic way of doing things is the only right
The conversation takes place way, though he also refuses to take
in Bournemouth. The weather responsibility when his suggestions
is mostly the cause of illnesses go south.
in the family. Gerry has
catarrh, Leslie has ear
infection and Margo has
acne problems.
What Larry means when he says,
‘your family looks like a series of Do you think Larry has the
illustrations from a medical qualities of a good leader?
encyclopaedia.' (lines 14-15)
Open-ended. No. He is rude,
He says that the members of the disrespectful and egocentric.
family look as if each belongs in These are not good
a medical journal where you can characteristics a good leader
learn more about the illnesses should have.
each one has.
OR
Yes. He is assertive and has a
strong personality which are
qualities for a good leader. If
he is taught how to use these
The mother’s reaction to Larry’s qualities in the right way, he will
tirade: become a good leader.
She stared angrily at him and
continued reading her recipes.
, 3
SACAI JUN 2021 (Chapter 1) Refer to lines 3–4: ‘it was a slightly irritable and
argumentative group that she herded down to
the taxi rank in the main square.’
Implied by the word ‘herded’ = The rest of the
family were very reluctant to go house-hunting
so Mother had to round them up and force
them to the taxi rank
The humour of the book established in the
title = The title suggests that the family are
animals.
Spiro came to their recue. Spiro’s
characteristics: He is a hulking
and hairy Greek man. He
becomes the Durrells’ guardian
angel and a friend and mentor.
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