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Write the correct letter in boxes 36–40 on your answer sheet. 36 What is the reviewer’s main purpose in the first paragraph? A to describe what happened during the Battle of Worcester B to give an account of the circumstances leading to Charles II’s escape C to provide details of the Parliamentarians’ political views D to compare Charles II’s beliefs with those of his father 37 Why does the reviewer include examples of the fugitives’ behaviour in the third paragraph? A to explain how close Charles II came to losing his life B to suggest that Charles II’s supporters were badly prepared C to illustrate how the events of the six weeks are brought to life D to argue that certain aspects are not as well known as they should be 38 What point does the reviewer make about Charles II in the fourth paragraph? A He chose to celebrate what was essentially a defeat. B He misunderstood the motives of his opponents. C He aimed to restore people’s faith in the monarchy. D He was driven by a desire to be popular. 39 What does the reviewer say about Charles Spencer in the fifth paragraph? A His decision to write the book comes as a surprise. B He takes an unbiased approach to the subject matter. C His descriptions of events would be better if they included more detail. D He chooses language that is suitable for a twenty-first-century audience. 40 When the reviewer says the book ‘doesn’t quite hit the mark’, she is making the point that A it overlooks the impact of events on ordinary people. B it lacks an analysis of prevalent views on monarchy. C it omits any references to the deceit practised by Charles II during his time in hiding. D it fails to address whether Charles II’s experiences had a lasting influence on him. p. 120 27 Izone.edu.vn |