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The document appears to be an exam question about a poem called "Mr Nobody." It asks students to answer multiple choice and true/false questions about details and themes in the poem. Based on the questions and analysis provided, the poem is about a fictional character named Mr Nobody who is blamed for various mishaps and misdeeds but does not actually exist. When things go wrong in people's homes, they blame Mr Nobody instead of taking responsibility for their own actions. The poem conveys the message that people should own up to their mistakes and not blame imaginary characters.

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The document appears to be an exam question about a poem called "Mr Nobody." It asks students to answer multiple choice and true/false questions about details and themes in the poem. Based on the questions and analysis provided, the poem is about a fictional character named Mr Nobody who is blamed for various mishaps and misdeeds but does not actually exist. When things go wrong in people's homes, they blame Mr Nobody instead of taking responsibility for their own actions. The poem conveys the message that people should own up to their mistakes and not blame imaginary characters.

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Mr. Nobody (Literature-Poem) A. Circle the correct answer. (7 marks) 1. The poet calls Mr Nobody a funny little man.

This means that Mr Nobody is someone who A. is fun to be with C. has a lot of jokes to tell 2. Mr Nobody is compared to a mouse because A. he gnaws at his food C. he eats the food in the house B. he squeaks when he talks D. he moves around quickly B. makes people laugh D. acts in a strange manner

3. Mr Nobody is also blamed for something he has not done and that is A. avoiding the carpet C. putting wood in the fire 4. In the poem, the poet is A. advising Mr Nobody C. blaming a non-existent person B. protecting Mr Nobody D. reprimanding the mischief maker B. moving about quietly D. lubricating the door hinges

5. When someone breaks a plate Mr. Nobody is blamed for A. hiding it C. dropping it 6. What will happen if the blinds are not closed? A. The carpet will be soiled. C. There will be ink stains on the floor. 7. The message in this poem is that we must A. always blame Mr. Nobody C. take care of our own things B. look after our own family D. start being responsible B. There will be marks on the door. D. The colour of the curtains will fade. B. cracking it D. covering up

B. Read the comments on the poem, Mr Nobody and answer the questions that follow. (7 marks)

The poem is about a man called Mr. Nobody who is making mischief in everyones home.

The poem is about people behaving badly and not owning up. Hence, the blame for all the naughty things goes to a mysterious character, Mr Nobody.

Read each of the following sentences. If you agree with it, mark it with an (A) and if not, with a (D). 1. I believe Mr Nobody is a real person 2. The people who behave badly do not want to own up. 3. The poem is also about lying and not telling the truth. 4. The door will always squeak because nobody is oiling it. 5. The poet has seen Mr Nobody doing all the naughty things. 6. The poem is funny because everybody is putting the blame on nobody. 7. If people who do naughty things do not own up, then nobody is to be blamed.

C. Match the sentences parts to make suitable sentences based on the poem. Part A 1. He cracks 2. He leaves 3. He does not oil 4. He puts damp wood 5. He mislays 6. He leaves finger marks 1. ____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________ 5. ____________ 6. ____________ a) on the door b) on the fire c) the door d) the papers e) the door ajar f) the plates Part B

(6 marks)

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