Question style for 4ET1 SAMs to January 2019

This table provides an overview of the question style used for 4ET1. ‘R papers’ are those sat by centres in countries with major time differences to GMT. The
questions are abbreviated.

Paper 1: 4ET1/01
Section A- Unseen Poetry

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1 Explore how the Explore how the Explore how the Explore how the ‘Mum Dad and Me’ ‘One’ by James Berry
writer presents the writer presents the writer presents writer presents by James Berry (1988).
geography teacher relationship between strong feelings in this October in this poem. (1988).
in this poem. the brothers in this poem. Explore how the
poem. Explore how the writer presents the
writer presents the speaker in the poem
family in this poem. as an individual.

Section B – Anthology Poetry (language, form and structure assessed)

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2 Compare the ways Compare the ways Compare the ways Compare the ways the Compare the ways Compare the ways
the writers present the writers convey the writers convey writers convey the writers present a the writers present
powerful images in feelings about love in feelings about feelings about parents story in ‘La Belle experiences of
‘Blessing’ and ‘War Sonnet 116 and identity in ‘Search in ‘Piano’ and ‘Poem Dame sans Merci’ different types of
Photographer’. ‘Remember’. For My Tongue’ and at Thirty-Nine’. and ‘My Last difficult situations in
‘Half-caste’. Duchess’. ‘Half-past Two’ and
‘War Photographer’.

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 3 Compare how the Compare how the Compare how the Compare how the Compare how the Compare how the
writers present writers present a writers present writers present ideas writers present writers present
relationships in ‘La strong point of view personal experiences about the future in ‘If– power in ‘The Tyger’ death in ‘Do not go
Belle Dame sans in ‘Prayer Before in ‘Hide and Seek’ ‘ and one other poem and one other poem gentle into that good
Merci’ and one Birth’ and one other and one other poem from the anthology. from the anthology. night’ and one other
other poem from poem from the from the anthology. poem from the
the anthology. anthology. anthology.

Section C: Modern Prose (context assessed)

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4 Explore the How is courage ‘Mockingbird’ ‘Mockingbird’ ‘Mockingbird’ ‘Mockingbird’
character of Jem in significant in ‘To Kill
the novel. a Mockingbird’? Explore the 'Boo Radley is ‘I maintain that the In what ways are
character of Scout in misunderstood by the Ewells started it different types of
‘To Kill a people of Maycomb.' all.’ (Scout) Explore education important
Mockingbird’. How far do you agree the importance of in this novel?
with this statement? the Ewell family in
this novel.

5 Show how ‘Atticus is a ‘Mockingbird’ ‘Mockingbird’ ‘Mockingbird’ ‘Mockingbird’

prejudice is respected character
significant in ‘To in Maycomb.’ How How significant is the How significant is the Show how the Explore the character
Kill a Mockingbird’. far do you agree theme of the trial of Tom Robinson setting of of Calpurnia in ‘To Kill
with this view? mockingbird in this in the novel? Maycomb is a Mockingbird’.
novel? significant in ‘To
Kill a Mockingbird’.

6 ‘Candy is central to In what ways is ‘Of Mice and Men’ ‘Of Mice and Men’ ‘Of Mice and Men’ ‘Of Mice and Men’
our understanding Curley’s wife
of life on the important in ‘Of In what ways is In what ways is Discuss the Explore the character
ranch.’ How far do Mice and Men’? loneliness an George’s and Lennie’s relationship of Curley in

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 you agree with this important theme in dream important in between Curley ‘Of Mice and Men’.
view? ‘Of Mice and Men’? the novel? and his wife in this
novel.
7 Explore the theme Explore the theme of ‘Of Mice and Men’ ‘Of Mice and Men’ ‘Of Mice and Men’ ‘Of Mice and Men’
of power in the violence in the novel.
novel. ‘Crooks is a cruel and Explore the character Examine the Examine the
aloof character.’ of Slim in ‘Of Mice and significance of significance of the
Explore the Men’. animals in ‘Of Mice locations used in this
character of Crooks and Men’. novel.
in this novel.
8 Examine the Explore the ‘The Whale Rider’ ‘The Whale Rider’ ‘The Whale Rider’ ‘The Whale Rider’
conflict between character of Nanny
male and female Flowers in ‘The Explore the ‘This novel is all about Explore the Explore the
characters in ‘The Whale Rider’. character of Kahu in identity.’ How far do relationship relationship between
Whale Rider’. this novel. you agree with this between Koro Koro Apirana and
view? Apirana and Nanny Kahu in the novel.
Flowers in this
novel.
9 Explore the ‘The use of the ‘The Whale Rider’ ‘The Whale Rider’ ‘The Whale Rider’ ‘The Whale Rider’
character of Koro Maori language is
Apirana in the very important in ‘This novel is not Explore the character Discuss the Discuss the
novel. this novel.’ How far only about the of Rawiri in ‘The significance of the significance of
do you agree with survival of some Whale Rider’ natural world in travelling in ‘The
this view? whales.’ ‘The Whale Rider’. Whale Rider’.
How important is the
theme of survival in
‘The Whale Rider’?
10 Explore the Show how names of ‘The Joy Luck Club’ ‘The Joy Luck Club’ ‘The Joy Luck Club’ ‘The Joy Luck Club’
character of Jing- people are
mei (June) Woo in important in the In what ways is ‘The character of Explore the theme Symbols, such as the
‘The Joy Luck Club’. novel. telling stories Suyuan Woo is central of marriage in ‘The jade pendant and the
important in ‘The Joy to our understanding Joy Luck Club’. vase, are very
Luck Club’? of the novel.’ How far important in this

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 do you agree with this novel.’ How far do you
view? agree with this view?
11 ‘In America I will ‘The Joy Luck Club ‘The Joy Luck Club’ ‘The Joy Luck Club’ ‘The Joy Luck Club’ ‘The Joy Luck Club’
have a daughter does not have a
just like me. But main character.’ Discuss the Discuss the Discuss the Discuss the
over there nobody How far do you relationship between importance of relationship relationship between
will say her worth agree with this view? Lindo and Waverly memories in ‘The Joy between An-mei Ying-ying and Lena St.
is measured by the Jong in the novel. Luck Club’. Hsu and Rose Hsu Clair in ‘The Joy Luck
loudness of her Jordan in the novel. Club’.
husband’s belch.’
(Prologue) How is
identity significant
in the novel?
12 In what ways are Explore the ‘Things Fall Apart’ ‘Things Fall Apart’ ‘Things Fall Apart’ ‘Things Fall Apart’
rituals important in character of
‘Things Fall Apart’? Ikemefuna in ‘Things How significant is the Explore the character ‘Things Fall Apart is In what ways are the
Fall Apart’. theme of fear in of Nwoye in the novel. full of unnecessary missionaries, Mr
‘Things Fall Apart’? violence.’ How far Brown and Reverend
do you agree with Smith, important
this view? characters in this
novel?
13 Discuss the In what ways is the ‘Things Fall Apart’ ‘Things Fall Apart’ ‘Things Fall Apart’ ‘Things Fall Apart’
relationship title of ‘Things Fall
between Okonkwo Apart’ significant? Explore the Discuss the Explore the Explore the theme of
and his children. relationship between importance of relationship friendship in ‘Things
Okonkwo and his reputation in ‘Things between Ezinma Fall Apart’.
wives. Fall Apart’. and her parents in
the novel.

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Paper 2: 4ET1/02
Section A: Modern Drama (language, form & structure assessed)

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1 Alfieri: ‘You won’t How does Miller ‘View Bridge’ ‘View Bridge’ ‘View Bridge’ ‘View Bridge’
have a friend in the present Eddie as a
world, Eddie! Even tragic figure in this Alfieri: ‘A lawyer How does Miller Explore the Explore the
those who play? means the law…’ present the brothers, importance of relationship between
understand will Explore the Marco and Rodolfo, in Alfieri in the play. Catherine and Rodolfo
turn against you, significance of the play? in this play.
even the ones who different kinds of law
feel the same will in the play.
despise you!’
Explore the
significance of
community in the
play.
2 Show how the Eddie : ‘The guy ain’t ‘View Bridge’ ‘View Bridge’ ‘View Bridge’ ‘View Bridge’
relationship right.’ Explore
between Catherine Miller’s presentation How does Miller Explore Miller’s Eddie: ‘You can How does Miller
and Beatrice of masculinity in the present the presentation of quicker get back a present different ideas
develops play. relationship between different kinds of love million dollars that of home in ‘A View
throughout the Eddie and Marco in in ‘A View from the was stole than a from the Bridge’?
play. this play? Bridge’. word that you gave
away.’ Explore
Miller’s
presentation of
betrayal in this
play.
3 Inspector: ‘There’ll How does Priestley ‘An Inspector Calls’ ‘An Inspector Calls’ ‘An Inspector Calls’ ‘An Inspector Calls’
be plenty of time, present the theme of
when I am gone, injustice in this play? ‘The mystery of the Arthur Birling ‘Money is central to
for you all to adjust play revolves around describes himself the play’s themes and

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 your family Inspector Goole.’ How does Priestley as ‘a hard-headed, ideas.’ How far do you
relationships.’ How far do you present social class in practical man of agree with this
Explore the agree with this view? the play? business’. How far statement?
significance of do you agree with
family relationships this view?
in ‘An Inspector
Calls’.
4 Explore Priestley’s Sybil Birling: ‘You ‘An Inspector Calls’ ‘An Inspector Calls’ ‘An Inspector Calls’ ‘An Inspector Calls’
presentation of have no power to
Gerald in the play. make me change my In what ways does ‘Eric is portrayed as a How does Priestley Explore Priestley’s
mind.’ Explore Sheila Birling change weak character in An present the presentation of Eva
Priestley’s as the play Inspector Calls.’ How importance of Smith/Daisy Renton in
presentation of Mrs progresses? far do you agree with responsibility in ‘An ‘An Inspector Calls’.
Sybil Birling in the this statement? Inspector Calls’?
play.
5 Explore how coping Explore the ‘Curious Incident’ ‘Curious Incident’ ‘Curious Incident’ ‘Curious Incident’
with loss is a major significance of
theme in the play. animals in the play. Explore the Explore the How is Siobhan Explore the
significance of Ed importance of Judy presented in this importance of family
Boone in this play. Boone in ‘The Curious play? in ‘The Curious
Incident of the Dog in Incident of the Dog in
the Night-time’. the Night-time’.
6 Christopher: ‘when How does the writer ‘Curious Incident’ ‘Curious Incident’ ‘Curious Incident’ ‘Curious Incident’
someone gets present fantasy and
murdered you have reality in this play? How is the theme of Christopher: ‘But if Christopher: ‘Does How is Christopher
to find out who did fear presented in the they didn’t let me I that mean I can do presented as a hero in
it so that they can play? would still go because anything?’ Explore the play?
be punished.’ In it would be a Dream the theme of
what ways is the Come True.’ How is adventure in ‘The
murder growing up presented Curious Incident of
investigation in the play? the Dog in the
significant in the Night-time’.
play?

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 7 How does the Explore how conflict ‘Kindertransport’ ‘Kindertransport’ ‘Kindertransport’ ‘Kindertransport’
writer explore affects people in this
relationships play. ‘Know your number. Explore the theme of How does Samuels How does Samuels
between mothers If you don’t know it hope in the play. present feelings of present male
and daughters in you might forget guilt in characters in the play?
‘Kindertransport’? who you are.’ How ‘Kindertransport’?
does Samuels
present the
importance of
identity in
‘Kindertransport’?
8 Faith: ‘All the How does the ‘Kindertransport’ ‘Kindertransport’ ‘Kindertransport’ ‘Kindertransport’
parents say, “If character of
you’re not good Eva/Evelyn change Explore the How does Samuels Explore the Explore the theme of
the Ratcatcher will as the play’s action significance of Helga present the character presentation of memory in
come and get you.” unfolds? in this play. of Lil in Faith, Evelyn’s Kindertransport.
But the children ‘Kindertransport’? daughter, in this
don’t listen.’ play.
Explore the
significance of the
Ratcatcher in the
play.
9 In what ways does How are Yoruba ‘King’s Horseman’ ‘King’s Horseman’ ‘King’s Horseman’ ‘King’s Horseman’
Elesin’s betrayal of women presented in
duty lead to the play? How are Jane and ‘Although he only ‘Elesin is a weak How does Soyinka
personal tragedy? Simon Pilkings appears in Scene 4, man who deserves present the Praise-
presented in this Olunde is a very his fate.’ How far Singer in ‘Death and
play? important character in do you agree with the King’s Horseman’?
the play.’ How far do this statement
you agree with this about Elesin?
statement about
Olunde?

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 10 Iyaloja: ‘Now forget Explore Soyinka’s ‘King’s Horseman’ ‘King’s Horseman’ ‘King’s Horseman’ ‘King’s Horseman’
the dead, forget use of settings in
even the living. ‘Death and the King’s Explore the theme of Explore the theme of Explore the theme
Turn your mind Horseman’. death in ‘Death and power in ‘Death and of religion in ‘Death Explore the theme of
only to the the King’s the King’s Horseman’. and the King’s courage in this play.
unborn.’ Explore Horseman’. Horseman’.
the significance of
the character of
Iyaloja in the play.

Section B: Literary Heritage Texts (language, form and structure & context assessed)

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11 Explore the idea Discuss the ‘Romeo and Juliet’ ‘Romeo and Juliet’ ‘Romeo and Juliet’ ‘Romeo and Juliet’
that Tybalt is presentation of Lord
responsible for and Lady Capulet as ‘Paris is a more How are the How is Friar How does Juliet
the violence in parents in ‘Romeo suitable husband characters of Lawrence presented change in ‘Romeo and
the play. and Juliet’. than Romeo for Mercutio and the as an important Juliet’?
Juliet.’ How far do Nurse a source of character in ‘Romeo
you agree with this comedy in this tragic and Juliet’?
statement? play?
12 ‘Love is a major How does ‘Romeo and Juliet’ ‘Romeo and Juliet’ ‘Romeo and Juliet’ ‘Romeo and Juliet’
theme in Romeo Shakespeare use the
and Juliet.’ How contrast between Explore the theme of 2 Romeo: ‘O, I am Explore the theme of Friar Lawrence: ‘These
far do you agree night and day in this loss in this play. fortune’s fool!’ death in this play. violent delights have
with this play? Explore the violent ends’. Explore
statement? importance of fate in the theme of violence
‘Romeo and Juliet’. in the play.
13 Explore the Explore the ‘Macbeth’ ‘Macbeth’ ‘Macbeth’ ‘Macbeth’
relationship relationship between
between Macbeth and How does Explore the theme of ‘Lady Macbeth does
Banquo in Macbeth. Shakespeare present loyalty in ‘Macbeth’. not change

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 Macbeth and How is evil two morally good throughout the play.’
Lady Macbeth. presented in characters in this How far do you agree
Macbeth? play? with this statement?
14 ‘The witches are ‘Macbeth has ‘Macbeth’ ‘Macbeth’ ‘Macbeth’ ‘Macbeth’
to blame for nothing but
Duncan’s “Vaulting ambition, ‘… my soul is too Macbeth: ‘I have Explore the Explore how
murder.’ How far which o’erleaps much charged / With almost forgot the significance of Shakespeare presents
do you agree with itself…”’ How far do blood of thine taste of fears.’ Macduff and his settings in ‘Macbeth’.
this statement? you agree that already.’ (Macbeth) Explore family in the play.
ambition is a central In what ways does Shakespeare’s
theme in this play? Shakespeare present presentation of fear
Macbeth’s in ‘Macbeth’.
conscience in this
play?
15 ‘In Belmont is a Explore the ‘Merchant’ ‘Merchant’ ‘Merchant’ ‘Merchant’
lady richly left, / importance of mercy
And she is fair…’ in ‘The Merchant of ‘Appearances are Explore the theme of Explore the theme of Prince of Morocco:
To what extent Venice’. sometimes love in ‘The friendship in ‘The ‘Mislike me not for my
do you agree that misleading.’ Explore Merchant of Venice’. Merchant of Venice’. complexion / The
Portia’s power the use of shadowed livery of the
comes from her appearance and burnished sun …’
money and reality in this play. Explore the theme of
beauty? prejudice in this play.
16 Explore the Shylock: ‘You call me ‘Merchant’ ‘Merchant’ ‘Merchant’ ‘Merchant’
theme of hatred misbeliever, cut-
in ‘The Merchant throat dog, / And Discuss the Antonio: ‘A stage How are Jessica and How does
of Venice’. spit upon my Jewish presentation of where every man Lorenzo presented in Shakespeare present
gabardine …’ To Bassanio in ‘The must play a part, / ‘The Merchant of the relationship
what extent do you Merchant of Venice’. And mine a sad one.’ Venice’? between Portia and
agree that Shylock is To what extent do Nerissa in the play?
persecuted because you agree that
of his religion? Antonio is a sad
figure in the play?

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 17 How is Pemberley ‘Follies and ‘Pride and Prejudice’ ‘Pride and Prejudice’ ‘Pride and Prejudice’ ‘Pride and Prejudice’
an important nonsense, whims
setting in the and inconsistencies In what ways does How does Austen How does Austen How does Austen
novel? do divert me …’ Darcy change during present Mr present the present Lady
(Elizabeth Bennet) the course of the Wickham’s character of Catherine de Bourgh
How does Austen novel? relationships with Charlotte Lucas in in ‘Pride and
use humour in two others in the novel? the novel? Prejudice’?
characters in ‘Pride
and Prejudice’?
18 Explore the Explore the ‘Pride and Prejudice’ ‘Pride and Prejudice’ ‘Pride and Prejudice’ ‘Pride and Prejudice’
character of Mr importance of letters
Collins in ‘Pride as a form of How does Austen ‘Love does not Explore the Explore the
and Prejudice’. communication in present friendship in necessarily play an importance of importance of
this novel. ‘Pride and important part in wealth in ‘Pride and manners in this novel.
Prejudice’? marriage in Pride Prejudice’.
and Prejudice.’ How
far do you agree
with this statement?
19 ‘You and me was Discuss the theme of ‘Great Expectations’ ‘Great Expectations’ ‘Great Expectations’ ‘Great Expectations’
ever friends.’ (Joe revenge in ‘Great
to Pip) Show how Expectations’. How does Dickens Explore the theme of Explore the Discuss the theme of
friendship is explore the theme of crime in ‘Great importance of family self-improvement in
explored in the death in this novel? Expectations’. in ‘Great ‘Great Expectations’.
novel. Expectations’.
20 How does Dickens Explore the ‘Great Expectations’ ‘Great Expectations’ ‘Great Expectations’ ‘Great Expectations’
present Miss presentation of Joe
Havisham in and Biddy as well- In what ways is the How does Pip change How does Dickens Explore characters
‘Great meaning characters character of Estella as the novel present the who act as father
Expectations’? in this novel. presented in ‘Great progresses? character of figures to Pip in the
Expectations’? Magwitch in the novel.
novel?
21 How does Explore Hawthorne’s ‘The Scarlet Letter’ ‘The Scarlet Letter’ ‘The Scarlet Letter’ ‘The Scarlet Letter’
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 present Pearl in Roger Chillingworth Explore the Explore Hawthorne’s How far do you Explore Hawthorne’s
the novel? in this novel. relationship between presentation of agree that the presentation of Arthur
Hester Prynne and Governor Bellingham ending of ‘The Dimmesdale in this
Arthur Dimmesdale and Mistress Hibbins Scarlet Letter’ is novel.
in this novel. in this novel. successful?
22 Explore the ‘The Scarlet Letter is ‘The Scarlet Letter’ ‘The Scarlet Letter’ ‘The Scarlet Letter’ ‘The Scarlet Letter’
setting of ‘The a novel about love.’
Scarlet Letter’. How far do you How does ‘The Scarlet Letter is ‘My Little Pearl!’ In what ways is
agree with this view? Hawthorne present all about suffering.’ (Hester) Explore religion important in
the nature of evil in How far do you Hawthorne’s ‘The Scarlet Letter’?
‘The Scarlet Letter’? agree with this view? presentation of the
relationship between
Pearl and her
mother, Hester, in
this novel.

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