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Section C

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Novel ( Potato People)

Describe the most exciting event in the novel . Give evidence from the novel to support your answer . The most exciting event in the story is when Patrick and Marie went to the big and beautiful house .Patrick just stared at it ,not believing his eyes .Through the window ,he could see the food and people .The table was full of food .Marie then led the way and they were in the kitchen .There was suspense when they grabbed the food trembling with fear .If they were caught ,they would go to prison .Luckily they were not caught and later ,they enjoyed themselves eating the food . Write about the character you like the most .Support your answer with evidence from the novel . The character I like the most in ‘Potato People’ is Marie .She is intelligent ,cheerful and determined .In Ireland ,she remained cheerful despite the hunger .She showed her intelligence when she saved her and Patrick from revealing their identity to the soldiers .In New York ,she endured hardship as she was determined to make a life for herself in the new country . Her struggle paid off when she married Patrick and both settled down in California . Write about the theme of courage .Support your answer with evidence from the novel .

The theme of courage is highlighted in ‘Potato People’ .Sean and Patrick showed courage .Sean was prepared to defend his fellow villagers when Mr Graystone came to burn their village .To get the money for the ship fare ,he stole Mr Graystone’s money after killing him .Then ,he handed over the money to Patrick .In America , Patrick also showed courage .He joined the Union Army and fought against slavery .He was promoted to the rank of Captain for his bravery .