English Literature - The Facts

English Literature - The Facts

This exam is 2.5 hours long.

Section A will test your knowledge of 'Of Mice and Men'.

You should spend about 1 hour on this section.

You will answer 1 question worth 10 marks which will ask you to closely read an extract from the novel. You should spend 20 minutes on this answer.

You will also answer 1 question worth 20 marks which will ask you to produce an extended and more general response to the novel. You should spend 40 minutes on this answer.

Section B will test your knowledge of 'An Inspector Calls'.

You should spend about 1 hour on this section.

You will answer 1 question worth 10 marks which will ask you to closely read an extract from the play. You should spend 20 minutes on this answer.

You will also answer 1 question worth 20 marks which will ask you to produce an extended and more general response to the play. You should spend 40 minutes on this answer.

Section C will test your ability to respond to an unseen poem. You will answer 1 question worth 10 marks. You should spend 30 minutes on this answer.