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General Certificate of Secondary Education 2007 Paper 1 Higher Tier G3002 English Literature [G3002] TUESDAY 22 MAY, MORNING TIME 2 hours 30 minutes. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1 13.2.06BP 2 12.7.06EA 3 19.10.06BP 4 17.1.07BP Write your Centre Number and Candidate Number on the Answer Booklets provided. Answer three questions. Answer one question from each section. Write your answer to Section A in the Green (Drama) Answer Booklet. Write your answer to Section B in the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet. Write your answer to Section C in the Purple (Poetry) Answer Booklet. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The total mark for this paper is 105. All questions carry equal marks, i.e. 35 marks for each question. G301H7R 2333 Page Index to Sections and Questions Question No. Section A Drama 1 Wilder: Our Town 2 Priestley: An Inspector Calls 3 Shaffer: The Royal Hunt of the Sun 4 Russell: Blood Brothers 5 Friel: Dancing at Lughnasa Page No. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 13 Section C Poetry Anthology One Anthology Two 14 15 1 13.2.06BP 2 12.7.06EA 3 19.10.06BP 4 17.1.07BP 6 7 8 9 10 11 Section B Prose Steinbeck: Of Mice and Men Golding: Lord of the Flies Lee: To Kill a Mockingbird Hill: I m the King of the Castle Johnston: How Many Miles to Babylon? Taylor: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry G301H7R 2333 2 [Turn over Section A Drama Answer one question from this section. Wilder: Our Town 1 Answer either (a) or (b) Use the Green (Drama) Answer Booklet for this question. (a) This question is about Emily. Look again at the extract beginning on page 36 with the stage direction Shrill girls voices are heard, off left and ending on page 38 with Emily s words, I figure that it s just the way a person s born. With reference to the ways Wilder presents Emily in the extract and elsewhere in the play, show how far you would agree that Emily is very sure of herself. In your answer you should consider: what Emily says and does in the extract; Wilder s use of stage directions in the extract; Emily s relationship with George elsewhere in the play; and anything else you think is relevant. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) Remember to write your answer in the Green (Drama) Answer Booklet. (b) This question is about routine. 4 17.1.07BP Look again at the extract in Act Two beginning on page 50 with the stage direction The tables and chairs of the two kitchens are still on the stage and ending at the bottom of page 51 with the Stage Manager s words, And there s Si Crowell delivering the papers like his brother before him. 3 19.10.06BP With reference to the ways Wilder presents routine in the extract and elsewhere in Act One and Act Two, show how far you would agree that things don t change much. 2 12.7.06EA In your answer you should consider: what the Stage Manager says in the extract; Wilder s use of stage directions in the extract; life in Grover s Corners in Act One and Act Two. 1 13.2.06BP (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) Remember to write your answer in the Green (Drama) Answer Booklet. G301H7R 2333 3 [Turn over Priestley: An Inspector Calls 2 Answer either (a) or (b) Use the Green (Drama) Answer Booklet for this question. (a) This question is about Gerald Croft. Look again at the extract in Act Two, beginning on page 38 with Gerald (hesitatingly) It s hard to say. I didn t feel about her as she felt about me and ending on page 39 with Gerald s words, I d be glad if you d let me go. With reference to the ways Priestley presents Gerald Croft in the extract and during the engagement party in Act One, show how far you would agree that Gerald Croft is uncaring in his relationships with Eva/Daisy and Sheila. In your answer you should consider: what Gerald says in the extract; Priestley s use of language and stage directions in the extract; what you learn about the way Gerald treats Sheila during the engagement party at the beginning of Act One. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) Remember to write your answer in the Green (Drama) Answer Booklet. (b) This question is about responsibility for others. Look again at the extract in Act Three beginning on page 56 with the Inspector s words, But just remember this. One Eva Smith has gone and ending on page 58 with Sheila s words, The point is, you don t seem to have learnt anything. 3 19.10.06BP In your answer you should consider: what the four Birling family members say in the extract; Priestley s use of language and stage directions in the extract; what the four Birling family members say and do in the last three pages of the play (after Gerald has phoned the hospital). 2 12.7.06EA 4 17.1.07BP With reference to the ways Priestley presents the theme of responsibility for others in the extract and at the end of the play, show how far you would agree that the four Birling family members have learnt nothing about responsibility. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) 1 13.2.06BP Remember to write your answer in the Green (Drama) Answer Booklet. G301H7R 2333 4 [Turn over Shaffer: The Royal Hunt of the Sun 3 Answer either (a) or (b) Use the Green (Drama) Answer Booklet for this question. (a) This question is about Atahuallpa. Look again at Act I Scene III. With reference to the ways Shaffer presents Atahuallpa in this scene and elsewhere in Act I, show how far you would agree that Atahuallpa is all-powerful. In your answer you should consider: what Atahuallpa says in Act I Scene III; Shaffer s use of language and stage directions in Act I Scene III; the relationship between Atahuallpa and his people elsewhere in Act I. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) Remember to write your answer in the Green (Drama) Answer Booklet. (b) This question is about disloyalty to Pizarro. Look again at the extract in Act II Scene X beginning with Diego s entrance and words, Sir! Sir! Another fight broke out, sir (page 83 in the Penguin edition or page 71 in the Longman edition) and ending at the end of the scene. With reference to the ways Shaffer presents the attitudes of Pizarro and the men on the Spanish expedition in the extract, and in Act I Scene V, show how far you would agree that disloyalty to Pizarro was to be expected. 3 19.10.06BP 4 17.1.07BP In your answer you should consider: what Pizarro and the men on the Spanish expedition say in the extract; Shaffer s use of language and stage directions in the extract; what you learn about Pizarro and the men on the Spanish expedition in Act I Scene V. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) 1 13.2.06BP 2 12.7.06EA Remember to write your answer in the Green (Drama) Answer Booklet. G301H7R 2333 5 [Turn over Russell: Blood Brothers 4 Answer either (a) or (b) Use the Green (Drama) Answer Booklet for this question. (a) This question is about Linda. Look again at the extract from Act Two, beginning on page 93 with the stage direction Mickey and Linda are in their new house and ending on page 95 with Mrs Johnstone s words, Their separate ways. NB: For candidates using the Methuen Student Edition the extract begins on page 76 and ends on page 78. With reference to the ways Russell presents Linda in the extract and elsewhere in the play, show how far you would agree that Linda is able to control her life. In your answer you should consider: what Linda says in the extract; Russell s use of language and stage directions in the extract; Linda s relationship with Mickey elsewhere in the play; Linda s relationship with Eddie elsewhere in the play. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) Remember to write your answer in the Green (Drama) Answer Booklet. (b) This question is about friendship. 4 17.1.07BP Look again at the extract in Act Two, beginning on page 84 with the stage direction Edward enters in a duffle coat and college scarf, unseen by Mickey and ending on page 86 with the stage direction, Edward looks at Mickey and then slowly backs away. NB: For candidates using the Methuen Student Edition the extract begins on page 69 and ends on page 71. 3 19.10.06BP With reference to the ways Russell presents friendship in the extract and elsewhere in the play, show how far you would agree that friendship is destroyed by class differences. 2 12.7.06EA In your answer you should consider: the differences between the rich Edward and the poor Mickey in the extract; Russell s use of language and stage directions in the extract; friendships elsewhere in the play. 1 13.2.06BP (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) Remember to write your answer in the Green (Drama) Answer Booklet. G301H7R 2333 6 [Turn over Friel: Dancing at Lughnasa 5 Answer either (a) or (b) Use the Green (Drama) Answer Booklet for this question. (a) This question is about Kate. Look again at the extract from Act 1, beginning on page 34 with Kate s words, We probably won t see Mr Evans for another year and ending on page 36 with the stage direction Maggie holds her and rocks her. With reference to the ways Friel presents Kate in the extract and elsewhere in the play, show how far you would agree that Kate does not cope well with change. In your answer you should consider: Kate s attitudes in the extract; Friel s use of language and stage directions in the extract; Kate s attitude to Jack elsewhere in the play; and anything else you think is relevant. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) Remember to write your answer in the Green (Drama) Answer Booklet. (b) This question is about reactions to pagan ritual. Look again at the extract in Act 2, beginning on page 47 with Jack s words, What Okawa does you know Okawa, don t you? and ending on page 48 with Jack s words, So please do keep nagging at me. 4 17.1.07BP With reference to the ways Friel presents the reactions to pagan ritual in the extract and elsewhere in the play, show how far you would agree that the idea of pagan ritual shocks the Mundy family. 2 12.7.06EA 3 19.10.06BP In your answer you should consider: what Jack tells his sisters in the extract; Friel s use of language in the extract; what you learn about the reactions of the Mundy family to the Lughnasa Festival elsewhere in the play. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) 1 13.2.06BP Remember to write your answer in the Green (Drama) Answer Booklet. G301H7R 2333 7 [Turn over Section B Prose Answer one question from this section. Steinbeck: Of Mice and Men 6 Answer either (a) or (b) Use the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet for this question. (a) This question is about Lennie. With reference to the ways Steinbeck presents Lennie, show how far you would agree that Lennie is responsible for his actions. In your answer you should consider: Lennie s strength; Lennie s relationship with George; the bad things Lennie does; Lennie s conscience. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) Remember to write your answer in the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet. (b) This question is about reactions to the death of Curley s wife. With reference to the ways Steinbeck presents the death of Curley s wife, show that characters in the story react in differing ways. Whose behaviour surprised you the most? Give reasons for your opinions. 4 17.1.07BP In your answer you should consider: Candy; George; Curley. 3 19.10.06BP (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) 1 13.2.06BP 2 12.7.06EA Remember to write your answer in the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet. G301H7R 2333 8 [Turn over Golding: Lord of the Flies 7 Answer either (a) or (b) Use the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet for this question. (a) This question is about Simon. With reference to the ways Golding presents Simon, show how far you would agree that Simon is different from the other boys. In your answer you should consider: Simon s appearance; Simon s behaviour; the things that Simon comes to understand; and anything else you think is relevant. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) Remember to write your answer in the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet. (b) This question is about rescue. Show how far you would agree that rescue becomes less important to the boys as the novel progresses. In your answer you should consider: the signal fire; what Ralph says about rescue; the behaviour of Jack and the hunters; and anything else you think is relevant. 4 17.1.07BP (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) 1 13.2.06BP 2 12.7.06EA 3 19.10.06BP Remember to write your answer in the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet. G301H7R 2333 9 [Turn over Lee: To Kill a Mockingbird 8 Answer either (a) or (b) Use the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet for this question. (a) This question is about Calpurnia. With reference to the ways Lee presents Calpurnia, show how far you would agree that Calpurnia is important to the Finches. Do you admire her? Give reasons for your opinion. In your answer you should consider: what she does in the Finch household; her relationship with Scout and Jem; what Atticus says about her; what Aunt Alexandra says about her. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) Remember to write your answer in the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet. (b) This question is about reactions to the verdict. Show how far you would agree that the reactions to the verdict in the Tom Robinson case are predictable. In your answer you should consider: Jem; Aunt Alexandra; Bob Ewell. 4 17.1.07BP (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) 1 13.2.06BP 2 12.7.06EA 3 19.10.06BP Remember to write your answer in the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet. G301H7R 2333 10 [Turn over Hill: I m the King of the Castle 9 Answer either (a) or (b) Use the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet for this question. (a) This question is about Kingshaw. With reference to the ways Hill presents Kingshaw, show how far you would agree that Kingshaw is a victim. Do you think his fear gets the better of him? Give reasons for your opinions. In your answer you should consider: life at Warings; Kingshaw s relationships with others; and anything else that you think is relevant. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) Remember to write your answer in the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet. (b) This question is about Hang Wood. Show how far you would agree that Hang Wood is a terrifying place. In your answer you should consider: the way Hill describes Hang Wood; the things which happen in Hang Wood; Kingshaw s thoughts and feelings about Hang Wood; Hooper s thoughts and feelings about Hang Wood. 4 17.1.07BP (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) 1 13.2.06BP 2 12.7.06EA 3 19.10.06BP Remember to write your answer in the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet. G301H7R 2333 11 [Turn over Johnston: How Many Miles to Babylon? 10 Answer either (a) or (b) Use the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet for this question. (a) This question is about Frederick. With reference to the ways Johnston presents Frederick in the novel, show how far you would agree that he is weak-willed. In your answer you should consider: his relationship with Alexander; his relationship with Alicia. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) Remember to write your answer in the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet. (b) This question is about friendship. With reference to the ways Johnston presents Alexander s and Jerry s friendship, show how far you would agree that it is difficult for them to be friends. In your answer you should consider: their family backgrounds and social class; their lives in the army; and anything else you think is relevant. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) 1 13.2.06BP 2 12.7.06EA 3 19.10.06BP 4 17.1.07BP Remember to write your answer in the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet. G301H7R 2333 12 [Turn over Taylor: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry 11 Answer either (a) or (b) Use the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet for this question. (a) This question is about Mr Morrison. With reference to the ways Taylor presents Mr Morrison, show how far you would agree that Mr Morrison s loyalty to the Logan family does more harm than good. In your answer you should consider: the work he does for the Logan family; the things he teaches the Logan children; the way he deals with trouble. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) Remember to write your answer in the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet. (b) This question is about revenge. Show how far you would agree that Taylor presents the theme of revenge as more than simply getting one s own back. In your answer you should consider: T. J. Avery s revenge on Mary Logan; Cassie s revenge on Lillian Jean Simms; Stacey s revenge on T. J. Avery. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) 1 13.2.06BP 2 12.7.06EA 3 19.10.06BP 4 17.1.07BP Remember to write your answer in the Blue (Prose) Answer Booklet. G301H7R 2333 13 [Turn over Section C Poetry Answer one question from this section. 12 Anthology One Answer either (a) or (b) Use the Purple (Poetry) Answer Booklet for this question. (a) This question is about death. Look again at Death the Leveller by James Shirley, and at either On the Tombs in Westminster Abbey by Francis Beaumont or The Burial of Sir John Moore at Corunna by Charles Wolfe. With close reference to the ways the two poems are written, compare and contrast how each speaker conveys the certainty of death. Explain which poem appeals to you more. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) Remember to write your answer in the Purple (Poetry) Answer Booklet. (b) This question is about feelings about nature. Look again at Binsey Poplars by Gerard Manley Hopkins in which the speaker conveys his feelings about nature. Choose another poem from Anthology One in which the speaker conveys his or her feelings about nature. 4 17.1.07BP With close reference to the ways the two poems are written, compare and contrast how each speaker conveys his or her feelings about nature. Show which poet makes you appreciate these feelings more. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) 1 13.2.06BP 2 12.7.06EA 3 19.10.06BP Remember to write your answer in the Purple (Poetry) Answer Booklet. G301H7R 2333 14 [Turn over 13 Anthology Two Answer either (a) or (b) Use the Purple (Poetry) Answer Booklet for this question. (a) This question is about the power of God. Look again at Pied Beauty by Gerard Manley Hopkins and at either The Destruction of Sennacherib by Lord Byron or In Time of Pestilence by Thomas Nashe. With close reference to the ways the two poems are written, compare and contrast how each poet conveys the power of God. Explain which poem appeals to you more. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) Remember to write your answer in the Purple (Poetry) Answer Booklet. (b) This question is about regret. Look again at The Toys by Coventry Patmore in which the speaker conveys regret for his behaviour towards his son. Choose another poem from Anthology Two in which the speaker conveys regret. With close reference to the ways the two poems are written, compare and contrast how each speaker conveys his or her feelings of regret. Show which poet makes you feel more sympathy for the speaker. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) 1 13.2.06BP 2 12.7.06EA 3 19.10.06BP 4 17.1.07BP Remember to write your answer in the Purple (Poetry) Answer Booklet. G301H7R 2333 15 [Turn over Permission to reproduce all copyright material has been applied for. In some cases, efforts to contact copyright holders may have been unsuccessful and CCEA will be happy to rectify any omissions of acknowledgement in future if notified. S 2/06 7-191-1 [Turn over

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