Edexcel English Literature IGCSE (4ET1/01) Paper 2 – Modern Drama Past Exam Questions – An Inspector Calls, J B Priestley
This is one of five options for Section A Modern Drama in Paper 2 of the Edexcel English Literature IGCSE.
Here, you will need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the text, including the ways in which writers use language, form and structure to create effects.
You must:
- demonstrate a close understanding of their drama text
- maintain a critical style
- present an informed personal engagement
- understand how writers create literary effects
- understand and use appropriate literary terminology
- identify and use relevant examples from the play.
The assessment objectives tested in this section are:
AO1 Demonstrate a close knowledge and understanding of texts, maintaining a critical style and presenting an informed personal engagement.
AO2 Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects.
Instructions: Choose one of two questions (Question 3 or 4)
Total marks = 30 marks. Recommended time 45 Minutes
An Inspector Calls, J B Priestley
Prescribed Edition
| Book Cover | Book Title | Author | Publisher | Date Published | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Inspector Calls | J.B. Priestley | Penguin Modern Classics; New Ed Edition | 01 March 2001 | 9780 41185354 |
Section A Modern Drama Compiled Exam Questions
- A View from the Bridge
- An Inspector Calls
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
- Kindertransport
- Death and the King’s Horseman
Section B Heritage Texts Compiled Exam Questions
- Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare
- Macbeth, William Shakespeare
- The Merchant of Venice, William Shakespeare
- Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen
- Great Expectations, Charles Dickens
- The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Related
June 2022
EITHER
3 Explore the significance of the title of the play, An Inspector Calls. You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
4 Discuss the presentation of one character you sympathise with in the play.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
June 2022 Resit
EITHER
3 Explore the theme of helping others in An Inspector Calls.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
4 ‘Mr Arthur Birling believes he is superior to others.’
How far do you agree with this view of Mr Birling in the play? You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Jan 2022
EITHER
3 How does Priestley present the relationship between Sheila and Gerald in the play? You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
4 Discuss the significance of wealth in An Inspector Calls.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Jan 2022 Resit
EITHER
3
3 Discuss the theme of blame in An Inspector Calls.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
4 ‘Eric Birling and Gerald Croft are shown to be very different characters in the play.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
June 2021
EITHER
3 Mr Birling: ‘Look, Inspector – I’d give thousands – yes, thousands.’
Explore the importance of reputation in An Inspector Calls.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
4 How does Priestley present the character of Inspector Goole in the play?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Nov 2021
EITHER
3 In what ways are Sheila Birling and Mrs Sybil Birling different in the play?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
4 Discuss the importance of the truth in An Inspector Calls.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Nov 2020
EITHER
3 Sheila Birling: ‘The point is, you don’t seem to have learnt anything.’ To what extent are lessons learnt in An Inspector Calls?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
4 How does Priestley present the relationship between Mr Arthur Birling and Eric Birling in the play?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Nov 2020 Resit
EITHER
3 How is the younger generation presented in An Inspector Calls?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
4 Mr Arthur Birling: ‘If you don’t come down hard on these people they’d soon be asking for the earth.’ Explore the theme of selfishness in the play.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Jan 2020
EITHER
3 ‘Sheila and Eva/Daisy are similar in age, but very different in situation.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
4 Explore Priestley’s presentation of the theme of power in An Inspector Calls.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Jan 2020 Resit
EITHER
3 ‘There is very little love between characters in An Inspector Calls.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
4 How does Priestley present Gerald and Mr Birling in the play?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
June 2019
EITHER
3 Explore Priestley’s portrayal of the older generation in the play.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
4 Inspector Goole: ‘And I tell you that the time will soon come when, if men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish.’
How does Priestley present the importance of the future in An Inspector Calls?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
June 2019 Resit
EITHER
3 ‘Priestley presents Mr Arthur Birling and Inspector Goole as very different characters.’
How far do you agree with this view?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
4 In what ways are secrets important in An Inspector Calls?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
