Cambridge Past Paper Questions
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Read this poem, and then answer the question that follows it: The Lost Woman... My mother went with no more warning than a bright voice and a bad ...
How does Wordsworth vividly communicate feelings of joy in 'She Was a Phantom of Delight'? 'She Was a Phantom of Delight' She was a Phantom of del...
Read this extract, and then answer the question that follows it: The rest of the journey had passed without incident. It was getting dark when Obi...
To what extent does Achebe's writing suggest that Obi is responsible for his own downfall?
Read this extract, and then answer the question that follows it: They made their appearance in the Lower Rooms; and here fortune was more favourab...
How does Austen make Catherine's obsession with Gothic novels such a memorable and significant part of the novel?
Read this extract, and then answer the question that follows it: It was clear that Eppie, with her short toddling steps, must lead father Silas a ...
'Godfrey deserves to be unhappy.' To what extent does Eliot make you agree with this judgement?
Read this extract, and then answer the question that follows it: He suddenly raises the bayonet, and holds it in front of my face. He looks straig...
Explore the ways in which Frayn makes Auntie Dee a memorable character in the novel.
Read this extract, and then answer the question that follows it: He made plans for a long time, almost a week. Everything was worked out, except t...
To what extent does Hill's writing make you feel that Edmund Hooper and his father are similar?
Read this extract, and then answer the question that follows it: The eldest asked: “Have you had your food?" "Yes." They looked at each other and ...
How does Narayan make Dr Sankar such a memorable character?
Read this extract, and then answer the question that follows it: 'I gave in the cheque myself, and said I had every reason to believe it was a for...
Explore the ways in which Stevenson makes the relationship between Dr Lanyon and Mr Utterson such a significant part of the novel.
Read this extract from Ming's Biggest Prey (by Patricia Highsmith), and then answer the question that follows it: Ming took the nearest exit, whic...
Explore the ways in which Malamud makes The Prison such an appropriate title for his story.
Read this passage carefully, and then answer the question that follows it: Keller: Oh, little of everything. Content removed due to copyright restr...
In what ways does Miller make the relationship between Kate and Ann such a powerful part of the play?
Read this passage carefully, and then answer the question that follows it: Inspector [to MRS BIRLING]: And you've nothing further to tell me, eh? C...
What does Priestley's portrayal make you feel about Gerald Croft?
Read this passage carefully, and then answer the question that follows it: Enter SHYLOCK, SOLANIO, ANTONIO, and Gaoler. Shylock: Gaoler, look to hi...
Explore two moments in the play where you feel Shakespeare powerfully creates suspense.
Read this passage carefully, and then answer the question that follows it: Williams: We see yonder the beginning of the day, but I think we shall n...
Explore the ways in which Shakespeare makes Princess Katherine so entertaining.
Read this passage carefully, and then answer the question that follows it: In and around the Hillsboro Courthouse. The foreground is the actual cou...
How do the writers make Matthew Harrison Brady's downfall such a dramatic and significant part of the play?
How does Sassoon vividly depict his experience of war in Attack? Attack At dawn the ridge emerges massed and dun In the wild purple of the glowerin...
How does Donne strikingly convey ideas about love in Lovers' Infiniteness? Lovers' Infiniteness If yet I have not all thy love, Dear, I shall never...
How does Clarke movingly convey feelings about friendship in Still Life? Still Life It was good tonight To polish brass with you, Our hands slightl...
Remember to support your ideas with details from the writing. Read this extract, and then answer the question that follows it: Obi was silent, sign...
What impressions does Achebe's writing give you of Obi's friend, Christopher?
In what ways does Austen memorably portray Fanny's parents?
What vivid impressions does Cather create of the Burdens' life in Black Hawk?
In what ways does Eliot make Dolly Winthrop such a likeable character?
How far does Frayn make it possible for you to sympathise with Keith?
Towards the end of the novel, Thornhill says that his success 'did not feel like triumph'. To what extent does Grenville make you understand his fe...
In what ways does Narayan memorably depict different approaches to education in the novel?
Remember to support your ideas with details from the writing. Read this extract from To Da-Duh, in Memoriam (by Paule Marshall), and then answer th...
In what ways does Mistry create a vivid impression of the narrator in Of White Hairs and Cricket?
In what ways do the writers make you admire Bert Cates?
How does Miller make the relationship between Beatrice and Catherine such a memorable part of the play?
In what ways does Priestley memorably portray Eva Smith as a victim?
Explore two moments in the play in which Shakespeare powerfully conveys impressions of war to you.
To what extent does Shakespeare persuade you that Bassanio is a likeable character?
SECTION A: POETRY SONGS OF OURSELVES VOLUME 1: from Part 5 Remember to support your ideas with details from the writing. Either 1 Read this poem, a...
Or 2 In what ways does Owen convey powerful emotions in Anthem For Doomed Youth? Anthem For Doomed Youth What passing-bells for these who die as ca...
SONGS OF OURSELVES VOLUME 2: from Part 1 Remember to support your ideas with details from the writing. Either 3 Read this poem, and then answer the...
Or 4 Explore the ways in which Chitre creates striking impressions of his father in Father Returning Home. Father Returning Home My father travels ...