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UK GCSE 2006 : Foundation Tier, English Literature Paper 1

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General Certificate of Secondary Education 2006 Paper 1 Foundation Tier G3001 English Literature [G3001] TUESDAY 23 MAY, MORNING TIME 2 hours 30 minutes. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your Centre Number and Candidate Number on the Answer Booklet provided. Answer three questions. Answer one question from each section. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The total mark for this paper is 105. All questions carry equal marks, i.e. 35 marks for each question. G301F6 834 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 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 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 13 Section C Poetry Anthology One Anthology Two 14 15 G301F6 834 2 [Turn over Section A Drama Answer one question from this section. 1 Wilder: Our Town Answer either (a) or (b) (a) This question is about George. Look again at the extract beginning on page 69 with the stage direction George starts to come down the right aisle of the theatre, through the audience and ending on page 70 with George s words, Come on; we ve got to get ready for this. From the way Wilder presents George in the extract and elsewhere in the play, show that he matures. In your answer you should consider: what you learn about George s feelings in the extract; Wilder s use of stage directions in the extract; George s relationship with Emily elsewhere in the play. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) (b) This question is about the Gibbs family life. Look again at the extract at the bottom of page 54 beginning with Doctor Gibbs s words, Ye-e-s! I get a shock every time I think of George setting out to be a family man and ending on page 56 when George says, Be back in a minute. From the way Wilder presents the Gibbs family life in the extract and elsewhere in the play, show that family life is important. In your answer you should consider: the relationships among the members of the Gibbs family in the extract; Wilder s use of stage directions in the extract; what you learn about the Gibbs family life elsewhere in the play. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) G301F6 834 3 [Turn over 2 Priestley: An Inspector Calls Answer either (a) or (b) (a) This question is about Mrs Birling. Look again at the extract beginning at the top of page 46 with Mrs Birling s words, Oh, stop it, both of you and ending at the top of page 49, with the Inspector s words, To do my duty. From the way Priestley presents Mrs Birling in the extract and elsewhere in the play, show that she is an unfeeling woman who does not care for other people. In your answer you should consider: what Mrs Birling says about Eva Smith in the extract; Mrs Birling s reactions to the Inspector in the extract; Mrs Birling s reactions to the Inspector elsewhere in the play; and anything else you think is relevant. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) (b) This question is about being rich and important. Look again at the extract beginning at the bottom of page 3 with Mrs Birling s words, Now stop it, you two and ending in the middle of page 6 with Mr Birling s words, . . . steadily increasing prosperity . From the way Priestley presents the engagement party in the extract, and from what you read later in the play, show that being rich and important matters to the Birling family. In your answer you should consider: what Mr Birling says about business in the extract; differing reactions to the engagement in the extract; their worries about what people will think of them, elsewhere in the play. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) G301F6 834 4 [Turn over 3 Shaffer: The Royal Hunt of the Sun Answer either (a) or (b) (a) This question is about Atahuallpa and Pizarro. Look again at Act 2 scene v. From the way Shaffer presents Atahuallpa and Pizarro in this scene and elsewhere in the play, show that they are similar. In your answer you should consider: what Atahuallpa and Pizarro say to each other in the scene; Shaffer s use of stage directions in the scene; what you learn about Atahuallpa s and Pizarro s leadership elsewhere in the play. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) (b) This question is about the Indian way of life. Look again at the extract beginning with the opening of Act 1 scene vi (page 30 in the Penguin edition and page 18 in the Longman edition), and ending with Challcuchima s words, All men are his servants. (page 32 in the Penguin edition and page 21 in the Longman edition). From the way Shaffer presents the Indians in the extract and elsewhere in Act 1, show that the Indians lead a well-ordered life. In your answer you should consider: what you learn about the Indian way of life in the extract; Shaffer s use of stage directions in the extract; what you learn about the Indian way of life elsewhere in Act 1. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) G301F6 834 5 [Turn over 4 Russell: Blood Brothers Answer either (a) or (b) (a) This question is about Mrs Johnstone. Look again at the extract beginning at the top of page 7 with the stage direction Mrs Lyons enters, and ending near the middle of page 10 with the stage direction There is a pause before Mrs Johnstone nods. From the way Russell presents Mrs Johnstone in the extract and elsewhere in Act One, show that she is weak-willed. In your answer you should consider: what Mrs Johnstone says in the extract; Russell s use of stage directions in the extract; what you learn elsewhere in Act One about the way Mrs Johnstone brings up her children; and anything else in Act One you think is relevant. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) (b) This question is about the deaths of the twins. Look again at the extract beginning at the top of page 98 with the stage direction We see Edward, standing behind a table, on a platform and ending on page 100 with the Narrator s last words, How they were born, and they died, on the self same day? From the way Russell presents the events in the extract and from what you learn elsewhere in the play, were you shocked by the deaths of the twins? Give reasons for your opinions. In your answer you should consider: what Mickey says to Edward and to Mrs Johnstone in the extract; Russell s use of stage directions in the extract; the Narrator s words elsewhere in the play; and anything else you think is relevant. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) G301F6 834 6 [Turn over 5 Friel: Dancing at Lughnasa Answer either (a) or (b) (a) This question is about Maggie. Look again at the extract at the start of Act 2, beginning with the opening stage directions on page 43 and ending midway down page 45 when Jack enters. From the way Friel presents Maggie in the extract and elsewhere in the play, show in what ways she is the joker of the family. Do you like her? Give reasons for your opinions. In your answer you should consider: the way Maggie behaves towards the boy in the extract; Friel s use of stage directions in the extract; the things Maggie does in order to make people laugh elsewhere in the play. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) (b) This question is about a sense of unease. Look again at the extract beginning at the top of page 56 with Kate s words, What do you know about this Bradley business? and ending in the middle of page 59 when Rose exits. From the way Friel presents Kate and Rose in the extract and from what the older Michael says elsewhere in the play, show that there is a sense of unease between these two sisters. In your answer you should consider: Rose s behaviour in the extract; the reasons for Kate s anger in the extract; what the older Michael says about Kate and Rose elsewhere in the play. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) G301F6 834 7 [Turn over Section B Prose Answer one question from this section. 6 Steinbeck: Of Mice and Men Answer either (a) or (b) (a) This question is about Candy. Show that Candy is a character who may be pitied. What do you think of him? Give reasons for your opinions. In your answer you should consider: Candy s fears and concerns; Candy s relationships with the others who live and work on the ranch; Candy s attitude to George s and Lennie s dream. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) (b) This question is about loneliness. Show that the novel is about the loneliness of the ranch workers. Which of them do you feel most sorry for? Give reasons for your opinions. In your answer you should consider: George; Candy; Crooks. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) G301F6 834 8 [Turn over 7 Golding: Lord of the Flies Answer either (a) or (b) (a) This question is about Jack. Show that Jack becomes an evil dictator. In your answer you should consider: his leadership of the choir and of the hunters; his rivalry with Ralph; his violent actions. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) (b) This question is about the end of innocence. At the end of the novel Ralph wept for the end of innocence . Show in what ways the boys innocence ends during their time on the island. In your answer you should consider: the boys games; the boys changing fears; the death of Simon; and anything else you think is relevant. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) G301F6 834 9 [Turn over 8 Lee: To Kill a Mockingbird Answer either (a) or (b) (a) This question is about Aunt Alexandra. Show that Aunt Alexandra changes during the course of the novel. In your answer you should consider: her attitudes and opinions when she arrives in Maycomb; her reactions to the trial and its outcome; her relationship with Scout and Jem. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) (b) This question is about family life. Show that the novel explores loneliness and despair in family life. In your answer you should consider: Boo Radley s home-life; Mayella Ewell s relationship with her father; Maycomb s attitude to Boo and Mayella. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) G301F6 834 10 [Turn over 9 Hill: I m the King of the Castle Answer either (a) or (b) (a) This question is about Hooper. Show that Hooper is both a bully and a coward. What do you think of him? Give reasons for your opinions. In your answer you should consider: what Hooper does to Kingshaw to show his power; the things that frighten Hooper. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) (b) This question is about the suicide at the end of the novel. What do you think led to Kingshaw committing suicide at the end of the novel? Were you surprised by Kingshaw s suicide? Give reasons for your opinions. In your answer you should consider: Kingshaw s thoughts and feelings about the future; Kingshaw s strengths; Kingshaw s weaknesses. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) G301F6 834 11 [Turn over 10 Johnston: How Many Miles to Babylon? Answer either (a) or (b) (a) This question is about Alexander. Show that Alexander is a character who may be either pitied or scorned or both. In your answer you should consider: his relationship with his mother and father; his attitude and feelings towards Major Glendinning; his treatment of his men in the army; and anything else you think is relevant. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) (b) This question is about duty. Show that the novel explores differing kinds of duty. In your answer you should consider: Jerry; Major Glendinning; Alexander s parents. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) G301F6 834 12 [Turn over 11 Taylor: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Answer either (a) or (b) (a) This question is about T. J. Avery. Show that T.J. treats others badly, and that others treat him badly. To what extent did your thoughts and feelings about T.J. change during the course of the novel? Give reasons for your opinions. In your answer you should consider: T.J. s treatment of Stacey; the robbery at Barnett s Mercantile; R.W. and Melvin Simms treatment of T.J.; and anything else you think is relevant. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) (b) This question is about taking a stand against racial prejudice. Show that Taylor presents people who take a stand against racial prejudice in differing ways. In your answer you should consider: Cassie; Mama Logan; Mr Jamison. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) G301F6 834 13 [Turn over Section C Poetry Answer one question from this section. 12 Anthology One Answer either (a) or (b) (a) This question is about separation. Look again at Remembrance by Emily Bront in which the speaker talks about separation, and at either My Last Duchess by Robert Browning or Upon My Son Samuel his Going for England by Ann Bradstreet. From the way the two poems have been written, show how each speaker talks about separation, and how the poems are alike and how they are different. Explain which of the two poems you prefer. In your answer you should consider: what each poem is about; what you learn about the thoughts and feelings of each speaker; how each poet uses language to convey these thoughts and feelings. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) (b) This question is about feelings of happiness. Look again at The Daffodils by William Wordsworth, in which the speaker expresses his feelings of happiness. With reference to this poem, and to one other poem from the anthology in which the speaker expresses feelings of happiness, show which poem makes the more powerful appeal to your emotions. In your answer you should consider: what each poem is about; what you learn about the thoughts and feelings of each speaker; how each poet uses language to express happiness. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) G301F6 834 14 [Turn over 13 Anthology Two Answer either (a) or (b) (a) This question is about strong feelings about someone else. Look again at Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister by Browning, which is about strong feelings about someone else, and at either The Toys by Patmore or Hearing That his Friend was Coming Back from the War by Wang-Chien. From the way these two poems are written, show how the strong feelings about someone else expressed in the poems are alike and how they are different. Explain which of the two poems you prefer. In your answer you should consider: what each poet has written about; what you learn about the thoughts and feelings expressed in each poem; how each poet uses language to convey these thoughts and feelings. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) (b) This question is about feeling left out. Look again at An Apple Gathering by Christina Rossetti, in which the speaker talks about feeling left out. With reference to this poem, and to one other poem from the anthology which is also about being left out, show which poem makes you feel more sympathy. In your answer you should consider: what each poem is about; what you learn about the thoughts and feelings of each speaker; how each poet uses language to convey these feelings. (You should spend no more than 50 minutes on this question.) G301F6 834 15 [Turn over S 3/05 2200 302507(2) [Turn over

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