COMPILATION OF SPM NOVEL TRIAL QUESTIONS 2017

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

Dear Mr. Kilmer – Anne Schraf

Captain Nobody – Dean Pitchford

Sing to the Dawn – Minfong Ho

Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below [15 marks].

KELANTAN
Based on the novel you have read, write about how being positive helps the characters in the story.
Support your answer with close reference to the text.

MELAKA
Based on the novel that you have studied, write about an event in the novel that you find to be the
most memorable.
Give reasons for your choice and support your answer with close reference to the text.

MELAKA (SET B)
Choose any one of the novels above and answer the question below.
“A true friend would not judge you but accept you for who you are”, to what extent is this
observation true in the novel?
Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

MRSM
Based on the novel that you have studied, describe an important decision made by a character that
you either agree or disagree with.
Give reasons why you agree or disagree with the decision, with close reference to the text.

NEGERI SEMBILAN
Based on the novel that you have studied, describe a situation where one of the characters has done
an amazing deed.
Give reasons why you find this deed amazing with close reference to the text.

PAHANG
There are a lot of positive values that have been demonstrated by the characters in the novels above.
Explain how these positive values are portrayed in one of the characters. Support your answer with
close reference to the text.

PERAK TENGAH
Based on the novel that you have read, describe a character who has displayed strong determination
throughout the story. Describe how you can relate to the character as a young person?
Provide textual evidence to support your answer.

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PERLIS
Based on the novel you have studied, describe an event which has taught you lessons about life.
Explain in details how the event teaches you the lessons, with close reference to the text.

SARAWAK
Write a detailed account of an event in the novel you have chosen which teaches you an important
lesson. With close reference to the text, give reasons and examples to support your answer.

SELANGOR SET A
“We can learn so much from a person.”
Based on the novel that you have studied, discuss the lessons you have learnt based on a character.
Support you answer with close reference to the text.

SELANGOR SET B
“This novel teaches us many lessons about life.”
Based on the novel you have studied, discuss the lessons you have leant based on one main event.
Support you answer with close reference to the text.

JOHOR SET 1
“It is important to have good family ties.”
With close reference to the text, how is this portrayed in the novel you have read? Discuss.

JOHOR SET 2
Based on the novel you have studied; describe an event that changes the life of a character in the
novel. Support your answer with close evidence from the text.

JOHOR SET 3
“A friend will be a friend in times of all kind.”
Based on the quote above, describe the value of friendship in one’s life. Support your answer with
close reference to the text.

KEDAH
“Friends should always support each other.”
With close reference to the text, how is this shown in the novel you have read?

TERENGGANU
“Determination leads to success.”
How is this shown in the novel you have studied? Support your answer with close reference to the
text.