Study Source F.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [Level 6: 8 marks] Explains not surprised because Grey does not want Bertie to know what British policy actually was.
2. [Level 5: 7 marks] Explains not surprised because Grey did not want Bertie to give the French any false hopes.
3. [Level 4: 4-6 marks] Answers based on cross-reference / contextual knowledge to explain surprised / not surprised (checking of statements / claims in the source). Award 6 marks if does both.
4. [Level 3: 3 marks] Generalised, commonsense reasons for surprised / not surprised. These are valid reasons but fall short of specific cross-reference.
5. [Level 2: 2 marks] Answers based on undeveloped provenance OR identifies what surprised by but no explanation OR analyses the source appropriately but fails to state if surprised.
6. [Level 1: 1 mark] Writes about the source but does not get to grips with the question.
7. [Level 0: 0 marks] No evidence submitted OR response does not address the question.