Edexcel English Literature IGCSE (4ET1/01) Paper 1 – Modern Prose Past Exam Questions – The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan

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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.

The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan

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Book Cover

Title

Author

Publisher

Date Published

ISBN

The Joy Luck Club

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Amy Tan

Vintage; New Ed Edition

Jun 1991

9780749399573

June 2022

EITHER
8 Explore the significance of Suyuan Woo in The Joy Luck Club.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
9 In an interview, Amy Tan said: ‘There was something about this country [China] that I belonged to’.
How is the theme of belonging to places or people important in the novel?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

June 2022 Resit

EITHER
8 Explore the relationship between An-mei Hsu and her daughter, Rose, in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
9 ‘I wondered why my destiny had been decided, why I should have an unhappy life…’ (Lindo Jong)
Examine the theme of destiny in The Joy Luck Club.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

Jan 2022

EITHER
8 In what ways is the theme of misunderstanding significant in the novel?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
9 Explore the character of Rose Hsu Jordan in The Joy Luck Club.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

Jan 2022 Resit

EITHER
8 ‘The parables of Feathers From A Thousand Li Away, The Twenty-Six Malignant Gates, American Translation and Queen Mother of the Western Skies are central to the novel.’ Choose two Chinese parables and examine their significance in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
9 In what ways is Lena St. Clair important in The Joy Luck Club?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

Nov 2021

EITHER
8 ‘Jing-mei Woo is the most important character in this novel.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
9 Discuss the theme of language barriers in The Joy Luck Club.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

May 2021

EITHER
8 In what ways is Ying-ying St. Clair significant in the novel?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
9 ‘The characters experience both physical and emotional journeys.’
Discuss the theme of journeys in The Joy Luck Club.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

Nov 2020

EITHER
10 Explore the character of An-mei Hsu in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
11 ‘I once sacrificed my life to keep my parents’ promise.’ (Lindo Jong). Discuss the theme of sacrifices that people have made in The Joy Luck Club.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

Nov 2020 Resit

EITHER
10 Explore the character of Lindo Jong in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
11 Discuss the theme of difficult childhoods in The Joy Luck Club.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

Jan 2020

EITHER
10 Examine the theme of conflict in The Joy Luck Club.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
11 ‘This novel is full of courageous characters who take risks and grasp opportunities.’ Explore one character who you consider to be courageous.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

Jan 2020 Resit

EITHER
10 ‘The novel is full of strong women who have had to overcome difficulties.’ Explore one woman in the novel who demonstrates strength of character.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
11 Discuss the theme of love in The Joy Luck Club.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

May 2019

EITHER
10 Discuss the theme of fate in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
11 How are male characters presented in The Joy Luck Club?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

May 2019 Resit

EITHER
10 Explore the character of Waverly Jong in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
11 Discuss the significance of the title The Joy Luck Club.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

January 2019

EITHER
10 Explore the theme of marriage in The Joy Luck Club.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
11 Discuss the relationship between An-mei Hsu and Rose Hsu Jordan in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

January 2019 Resit

EITHER
10 ‘Symbols, such as the jade pendant and the vase, are very important in this novel.’ How far do you agree with this view?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
11 Discuss the relationship between Ying-ying and Lena St. Clair in The Joy Luck Club.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.