Kindertransport Past Exam Questions – Edexcel English Literature IGCSE (4ET1/02) Paper 2: Modern Drama
Answering past exam questions is an essential part of exam preparation and is especially important for essay-based exams such as English Literature. The skills required for writing essays progressively will be built slowly over time with practise.First, learning to write an outline, then writing paragraphs from that outline and eventually building up to writing full essays. As it draws closer to the exam, you will also need to begin to practise writing these essays under timed conditions.
In this blog post, to help you with your exam preparation and revision, we have collected all the past year questions for Kindertransport for Edexcel IGCSE English Literature Paper 2 exam. These are in reverse order, updated with the latest readily available from Edexcel website.
What you need to know
This is one of five options for Section A Modern Drama in Paper 2 of the Edexcel English Literature IGCSE. You or your teacher will have chosen a specific text for this part.
For the exam, 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 5 or 6)
Total marks = 30 marks. Recommended time 45 Minutes
Kindertransport, Diane Samuels
Prescribed Edition
| Book Cover | Book Title | Author | Publisher | Date Published | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindertransport | Diane Samuels | NHB Modern Plays (Nick Hern Books 2 Edition) | 01 May 2008 | 9781854595270 |
Kindertransport Past Exam Questions by Year
May 2024
EITHER
7 Eva/Evelyn (to Helga): ‘I never wanted to live without you and you made me …’
How is the relationship between Helga and Eva/Evelyn presented in Kindertransport? You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 Explore the significance of the journey on the Kindertransport in the play.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
May 2024 Resit
EITHER
7 Discuss the significance of the attic in Kindertransport.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 How is the adult Evelyn presented in the play?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Nov 2023
EITHER
7 What kind of grandmother to Faith is Lil shown to be?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 In what ways are secrets significant in Kindertransport?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
June 2023
EITHER
7 How does Samuels present Eva’s/Evelyn’s relationships with male characters in the play?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 Helga (teaching Eva how to sew): ‘You have to be able to manage on your own.’
Discuss the significance of Eva’s/Evelyn’s experience of being separated from her previous life and family in Kindertransport.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
June 2023 Resit
EITHER
7 Eva: ‘Got ham in. I not to eat ham. It from pig.’
In what ways are differences between cultures significant in Kindertransport? You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 Discuss the presentation of one character you respect in the play.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Jan 2023
EITHER
7 How is Evelyn presented as a mother in Kindertransport?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 ‘There are many symbols in the play, such as the Ratcatcher and the Kindertransport.’
Discuss the significance of symbols in the play.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Jan 2023 Resit
EITHER
7 Discuss the importance of family relationships in Kindertransport.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 In what ways is the child, Eva, presented in the play?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
June 2022
EITHER
7 ‘Some of the key action of the play takes place in Evelyn’s attic.’ Discuss the significance of different settings in Kindertransport. You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 How does the character of Faith develop in the play?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
June 2022 Resit
EITHER
7 ‘The main characters have to adapt to new situations.’ Explore the theme of adapting to change in the play.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 In what ways are Lil and Helga presented as mothers in the play?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Jan 2022
EITHER
7 In what ways is the Ratcatcher important in Kindertransport?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 Explore the significance of the title in the play.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Jan 2022 Resit
EITHER
7 Discuss how Faith is presented as being different from her mother, Eva/Evelyn, in Kindertransport.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 ‘The end of the play helps to give the audience a sense of closure.’ How far do you agree with the view that the ending of the play is successful?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
June 2021
EITHER
7 Discuss the importance of truth in Kindertransport.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 How is Eva/Evelyn presented in the play?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Nov 2021
EITHER
7 ‘Helga acts with good intentions throughout the play. How far do you agree with this statement?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 Explore the significance of the past in Kindertransport.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Nov 2020
EITHER
7 How are mothers presented in Kindertransport?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 Explore the idea of starting a new life in the play.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Nov 2020 Resit
EITHER
7 Helga: ‘We all die one day, but jewels never fade or perish. Through our children we live.’ Discuss the theme of survival in Kindertransport.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 Explore the effect on Eva/Evelyn of being separated from her parents in the play.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Jan 2020
EITHER
7 ‘Lil and Helga are both important in Eva’s life.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 How does Samuels present the theme of love in Kindertransport?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Jan 2020 Resit
EITHER
7 How does Samuels present the relationship between Evelyn and Faith in the play?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 Explore the theme of loss in Kindertransport.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
May 2019
EITHER
7 How does Samuels present the relationship between Lil and Faith in the play?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 Explore the theme of fear in Kindertransport.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
May 2019 Resit
EITHER
7 ‘Samuels creates sympathy for most characters in the play.’
Who in the play do you most sympathise with and why?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 Explore the importance of different types of journey in Kindertransport.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Jan 2019
EITHER
7 How does Samuels present feelings of guilt in Kindertransport?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 Explore the presentation of Faith, Evelyn’s daughter, in this play.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
Jan 2019 Resit
EITHER
7 How does Samuels present male characters in the play?
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
OR
8 Explore the theme of memory in Kindertransport.
You must consider language, form and structure in your answer.
