past papers

 2018

o Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 4 Explore the character of Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) 5 How significant is the theme of the mockingbird in this novel? You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. (Total for Question 5 = 40 marks)

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 4 'Boo Radley is misunderstood by the people of Maycomb.' How far do you agree with this statement? You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) 5 How significant is the trial of Tom Robinson in the novel? You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

2019

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 4 In what ways are different types of education important in this novel? You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) 5 Explore the character of Calpurnia in To Kill a Mockingbird. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer

EITHER 4 ‘I maintain that the Ewells started it all.’ (Scout) Explore the importance of the Ewell family in this novel. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) 5 Show how the setting of Maycomb is significant in To Kill a Mockingbird. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 4 Explore the significance of racism in this novel. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) 5 In what ways is Mrs Dubose important in To Kill a Mockingbird? You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 4 Explore the importance of Tom Robinson in this novel. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) 5 In what ways is friendship significant in To Kill a Mockingbird? You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

2020

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 4 In what ways is the Radley family important in the novel? You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) 5 ‘There are different types of unhappiness in this novel, from the trivial to the heart-breaking.’ Discuss the theme of unhappiness in To Kill a Mockingbird. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 4 ‘Maycomb County had recently been told that it had nothing to fear but fear itself.’ Discuss the theme of fear in To Kill a Mockingbird. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR 5 Explore the character of Mayella Ewell in the novel. (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) You must consider the context of the novel in your answer

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 4 Discuss the relationship between Scout and Jem in the novel. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR 5 Explore the theme of justice in To Kill a Mockingbird. (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 4 Explore the theme of childhood innocence in To Kill a Mockingbird. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) 5 ‘In the novel, neither Atticus Finch nor Bob Ewell is a perfect father.’ How far do you agree with this view? You must consider the context of the novel in your answer

2021

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 2 Discuss the theme of kindness in To Kill a Mockingbird. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR 3 In what ways is Scout important in the novel? (Total for Question 2 = 40 marks) You must consider the context of the novel in your answer

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 2 Explore the theme of social inequality in To Kill a Mockingbird. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. (Total for Question 2 = 40 marks) OR 3 Discuss the relationship between Calpurnia and the Finch family in this novel. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer

2022

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 2 Explore the character of Mrs Dubose in To Kill a Mockingbird. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR (Total for Question 2 = 40 marks) 3 ‘I said I would like it very much, which was a lie, but one must lie in certain circumstances…’ (Scout) In what ways are lies significant in the novel? You must consider the context of the novel in your answer

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 2 In what ways is Tom Robinson significant in the novel? You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR (Total for Question 2 = 40 marks) 3 Discuss the setting of Maycomb in To Kill a Mockingbird. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 2 Explore the character of Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. (Total for Question 2 = 40 marks) OR 3 Discuss the theme of isolation in the novel. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 2 Explore the theme of courage in To Kill a Mockingbird. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR (Total for Question 2 = 40 marks) 3 Which one character do you consider to be memorable in the novel? You must consider the context of the novel in your answer

2023

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 4 How is Mayella Ewell important in the novel? You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR 5 Explore the theme of prejudice in To Kill a Mockingbird. (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. (Total for Question 5 = 40 

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 4 Explore the theme of growing up in To Kill a Mockingbird. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) 5 ‘ “Put my bag in the front bedroom, Calpurnia,” was the first thing Aunt Alexandra said. “Jean Louise, stop scratching your head,” was the second thing she said.’ Examine the character of Aunt Alexandra in the novel. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. (Total for Q

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 4 Examine the character of Dill Harris in To Kill a Mockingbird. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR 5 ‘The law is central to this novel.’ How far do you agree with this view? (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) You must consider the context of the novel in your answer

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 4 In what ways is Boo Radley important in the novel? You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) 5 Explore the theme of responsibility in To Kill a Mockingbird. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

4 Explore the significance of the title To Kill a Mockingbird. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR 5 In what ways is Jem important in the novel? (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

2024

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 4 Discuss the theme of respect in To Kill a Mockingbird. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR 5 Explore the character of Tom Robinson in the novel. (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. (Total for Question 5 = 40 marks

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 4 ‘You never really understand a person … until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.’ (Atticus) Discuss the theme of understanding others in the novel. You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR 5 How is Calpurnia important in To Kill a Mockingbird? (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) You must consider the context of the novel in your answer

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee EITHER 4 In what ways is anger shown throughout the novel? You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. OR 5 How is Scout significant in To Kill a Mockingbird? (Total for Question 4 = 40 marks) You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

PAST PAPERS

2024

EITHER 2

 Re-read La Belle Dame sans Merci and The Tyger. Compare the effect the lady has on the knight in La Belle Dame sans Merci and how the writer is affected by the powerful animal in The Tyger. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. OR 3 Re-read Hide and Seek. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks) 

Compare the ways the writers use vivid descriptions in Hide and Seek and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems

EITHER 2 Re-read Half-caste and Remember. Compare the ways the writers express their feelings in Half-caste and Remember. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. 

OR 3 Re-read Half-past Two. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks) Compare the ways the writers present being alone in Half-past Two and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. 

EITHER 2 Re-read Piano and Remember. Compare how the writers present remembering in Piano and Remember. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. OR 3 Re-read If–. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks)

 Compare the ways the writers present giving advice in If– and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. (Total for Question 3 = 30 marks

2023

 Re-read Sonnet 116 and My Last Duchess. Compare how the writers present their thoughts about relationships in Sonnet 116 and My Last Duchess. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks) 

OR 3 Re-read Do not go gentle into that good night. Compare the ways the writers present emotions in Do not go gentle into that good night and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. (Total for Question 3 = 30 marks

EITHER 2 Re-read Search For My Tongue and Half-caste. Compare how the writers present concerns about language in Search For My Tongue and Half-caste. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. OR 3 Re-read Poem at Thirty-Nine. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks) 

Compare the ways the writers present family relationships in Poem at Thirty-Nine and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems

EITHER 2 Re-read If– and Prayer Before Birth. Compare how the writers present thoughts about life in If– and Prayer Before Birth. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. 

OR 3 Re-read Piano. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks) Compare the ways the writers present love for another person in Piano and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems.

EITHER 2 Re-read Half-past Two and Sonnet 116. Compare how the writers present the passing of time in Half-past Two and Sonnet 116. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. 

OR 3 Re-read Blessing. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks) Compare the ways the writers present the story of an event in Blessing and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems.

EITHER 2 Re-read Poem at Thirty-Nine and Do not go gentle into that good night. Compare how the writers present feelings about fathers in Poem at Thirty-Nine and Do not go gentle into that good night. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. OR 3 Re-read Search For My Tongue. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks)

 Compare the ways the writers present loss in Search For My Tongue and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems.

2022

No POETRY QUESTIONS

2021

No poetry questions

2020

EITHER 2 Re-read Hide and Seek and War Photographer. Compare how the writers present isolation in Hide and Seek and War Photographer. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. 

OR 3 Re-read Piano. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks) Compare the ways the writers present recollections of the past in Piano and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems.

2 Re-read Blessing and The Tyger. Compare how the writers present a sense of wonder in Blessing and The Tyger. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. 

OR 3 Re-read My Last Duchess. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks) Compare the ways the writers present people who want to control others in My Last Duchess and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems

EITHER 2 Re-read If – and Do not go gentle into that good night. Compare the ways the writers present people giving advice to others in If – and Do not go gentle into that good night. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. OR 3 Re-read Remember. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks) 

Compare how the writers present sadness in Remember and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems.

EITHER 2 Re-read Half-past Two and Hide and Seek. Compare how the writers present childhood in Half-past Two and Hide and Seek. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. OR 3 Re-read La Belle Dame sans Merci. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks)

 Compare the ways the writers present a woman in La Belle Dame sans Merci and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems.

2019

EITHER 2 Re-read Prayer Before Birth and Half-caste. Compare the ways the writers present concerns about society in Prayer Before Birth and Half-caste. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. OR 3 Re-read Blessing. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks)

 Compare how the writers present a moment in time in Blessing and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems.

EITHER 2 Re-read Search For My Tongue and Poem at Thirty-Nine. Compare the ways the writers present memories in Search For My Tongue and Poem at Thirty-nine. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. OR 3 Re-read Sonnet 116. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks) 

Compare how the writers convey personal thoughts in Sonnet 116 and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems.

EITHER 2 Re-read La Belle Dame sans Merci and My Last Duchess. Compare the ways the writers present a story in La Belle Dame sans Merci and My Last Duchess. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. OR 3 Re-read The Tyger. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks) 

Compare how the writers present power in The Tyger and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems.  

EITHER 2 Re-read Half-past Two and War Photographer. Compare the ways the writers present experiences of different types of difficult situations in Half-past Two and War Photographer. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. OR 3 Re-read Do not go gentle into that good night. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks) 

Compare how the writers present death in Do not go gentle into that good night and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems

2018

2 OR Re-read Search For My Tongue and Half-caste. Compare the ways the writers convey feelings about identity in Search For My Tongue and Half-caste. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. 3 Re-read Hide and Seek. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks) 

Compare how the writers present personal experiences in Hide and Seek and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems.

EITHER 2 Re-read Piano and Poem at Thirty-Nine. Compare the ways the writers convey feelings about parents in Piano and Poem at Thirty-Nine. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. OR 3 Re-read If–. (Total for Question 2 = 30 marks) 

Compare how the writers present ideas about the future in If– and one other poem from the anthology. You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems. (Total for Question 3 = 30 marks)