Edexcel English Literature IGCSE (4ET1/01) Paper 2 – Modern Drama Past Exam Questions – Kindertransport, Diane Samuels
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 5 or 6)
Total marks = 30 marks. Recommended time 45 Minutes
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
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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 |
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.
