Edexcel English Literature IGCSE (4ET1/01) Paper 1 – Modern Prose Past Exam Questions – Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck
This is one of five options for Section C Modern Prose in Paper 1 of the Edexcel English Literature IGCSE.
Section C – Modern Prose
Here, you will need to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the prose text, including the ways in which writers use language, form and structure to create meaning and effects. You should also understand the relationship between the text and the context in which it was written.
You must be able to:
- demonstrate a close understanding of their prose text
- maintain a critical style
- present an informed personal engagement
- identify and use relevant examples from their prose text
- understand the influence of contextual factors on the interpretation of texts.
Questions will test the following Assessment Objectives:
AO1 Demonstrate a close knowledge and understanding of texts, maintaining a critical style and presenting an informed personal engagement
AO4 Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written
This component is a closed book examination and students may not take texts into the examination.
Instructions: Choose one of two questions
Total marks= 40 marks.
Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck
Prescribed Edition
| Book Cover | Title | Author | Publisher | Date Published | ISBN |
| Of Mice and Men | John Steinbeck | Penguin Red Classics New Ed Edition | Jan 2006 | 9780141023571 |
Modern Prose Compiled Exam Questions
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Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck
June 2022
EITHER
4 Explore the theme of love in Of Mice and Men.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
5 ‘Curley’s like a lot of little guys. He hates big guys.’
Discuss the character of Curley in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
June 2022 Resit
EITHER
4 ‘George is a selfish character and does not truly care for Lennie.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
5 Explore the theme of isolation in Of Mice and Men.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Jan 2022
EITHER
4 In what ways is anger significant in Of Mice and Men?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
5 Explore one character who you consider to be important in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Jan 2022 Resit
EITHER
4 ‘Life on the ranch was hard.’ How is life on the ranch presented in the novel?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
5 Explore the character of Candy in Of Mice and Men.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Nov 2021
EITHER
4 Explore memories in Of Mice and Men.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
5 Which one character do you consider to be the happiest in the novel?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
May 2021
EITHER
4 In what ways is cruelty an important theme in Of Mice and Men?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
5 Which one character do you consider to be the most unhappy in the novel?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Nov 2020
EITHER
6 ‘He was a jerkline skinner, the prince of the ranch.’
In what ways is Slim important in Of Mice and Men?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
7 Explore the theme of loss in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Nov 2020 Resit
EITHER
6 Explore the theme of suffering in Of Mice and Men.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
7 Discuss the relationship between George and Lennie.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Jan 2020
EITHER
6 In what ways is prejudice significant in Of Mice and Men?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
7 Discuss the role of Candy in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Jan 2020 Resit
EITHER
6 In what ways is Crooks important in Of Mice and Men?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
7 Explore the theme of friendship in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
May 2019
EITHER
6 Explore the character of George in this novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
7 ‘We’re gonna have a little house and a couple of acres…’ (George) How important are plans for the future in Of Mice and Men?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
May 2019 Resit
EITHER
6 Explore the character of Lennie in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
7 ‘His authority was so great that his word was taken on any subject, be it politics or love. This was Slim, the jerkline skinner.’
Examine the theme of authority in Of Mice and Men.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
January 2019
EITHER
6 Discuss the relationship between Curley and his wife in this novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
7 Examine the significance of animals in Of Mice and Men.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
January 2019 Resit
EITHER
6 Explore the character of Curley in Of Mice and Men.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
7 Examine the significance of the locations used in this novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
