Edexcel English Literature IGCSE (4ET1/01) Paper 1 – Modern Prose Past Exam Questions – The Whale Rider, Witi Ihimaera
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.
Section A Unseen Poetry Compiled Exam Questions
Section B Anthology Poetry Compiled Exam Questions
Anthology Poetry Exam Questions
Section C Modern Prose Compiled Exam Questions
- To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee
- Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck
- The Whale Rider, Witi Ihimaera
- The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan
- Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe
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The Whale Rider, Witi Ihimaera
Prescribed Edition
| Book Cover | Title | Author | Publisher | Date Published | ISBN |
| The Whale Rider | Witi Ihimaera | Heinemann; 1st Edition | Feb 2005 | 9780435131081 |
June 2022
EITHER
6 In what ways are hopes and fears for the future significant in the novel?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
7 Discuss the relationship between Kahu and Nanny (Nani) Flowers in The Whale Rider.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
June 2022 Resit
EITHER
6 Examine the relationship between Kahu and her uncle, Rawiri.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
7 Discuss the importance of courage in The Whale Rider.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Jan 2022
EITHER
6 ‘Koro Apirana is a successful tribal leader.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
7 Discuss the importance of family in The Whale Rider.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Jan 2022 Resit
EITHER
6 Explore the significance of the names of people and places in The Whale Rider.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
7 ‘Koro is a dislikeable character in the novel.’ How far do you agree with this view of Koro?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Nov 2021
EITHER
6 Discuss the importance of locations in The Whale Rider.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
7 In what ways is Kahu significant in the novel?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
May 2021
EITHER
6 Discuss the importance of fear in The Whale Rider.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
7 ‘Kahu seemed to say, “Down here?” and the dolphins made a nodding motion.’ Explore Kahu’s relationship with the natural world in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Nov 2020
EITHER
8 Explore one character who, in your opinion, has great power in The Whale Rider.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
9 In what ways is change important in the novel?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Nov 2020 Resit
EITHER
8 In what ways is Kahu’s father, Porourangi, important in the novel?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
9 Discuss the significance of Maori culture and traditions in The Whale Rider.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Jan 2020
EITHER
8 ‘Koro Apirana is a cruel and heartless character in The Whale Rider.’ How far do you agree with this view?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
9 Explore the significance of the legend of the whale rider in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Jan 2020 Resit
EITHER
8 Discuss the importance of leadership in The Whale Rider.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
9 In what ways is Nanny (Nani) Flowers important in the novel?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
May 2019
EITHER
8 ‘The whales are very important characters in this novel.’How far do you agree with this view?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
9 Explore the theme of love in The Whale Rider.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
May 2019 Resit
EITHER
8 Explore the relationship between Kahu and the whales.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
9 Discuss the importance of different kinds of learning in The Whale Rider.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Jan 2019
EITHER
8 Explore the relationship between Koro Apirana and Nanny Flowers in this novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
9 Discuss the significance of the natural world in The Whale Rider.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Jan 2019 Resit
EITHER
8 Explore the relationship between Koro Apirana and Kahu in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
9 Discuss the significance of travelling in The Whale Rider.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
