Edexcel English Literature IGCSE (4ET1/01) Paper 1 – Modern Prose Past Exam Questions – Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe
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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Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe
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| Book Cover | Title | Author | Publisher | Date Published | ISBN |
| Things Fall Apart | Chinua Achebe | Penguin Red Classics | Jan 2006 | 9780141023380 |
June 2022
EITHER
10 Explore the relationship between Okonkwo and Obierika in Things Fall Apart.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
11 ‘You sound as if you question the authority and decision of the Oracle…’ (Okonkwo)
Examine the importance of authority in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
June 2022 Resit
EITHER
10 In what ways is Ikemefuna important in the novel?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
11 ‘It is an abomination for a man to take his own life. It is an offence against the Earth, and a man who commits it will not be buried by his clansmen.’ (Chapter 25) Examine the theme of shame in Things Fall Apart.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Jan 2022
EITHER
10 Explore the theme of conflict in Things Fall Apart.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
11 Which one character do you have most sympathy for in the novel?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Jan 2022 Resit
EITHER
10 How does Nwoye change in Things Fall Apart?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
11 Explore the theme of marriage in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Nov 2021
EITHER
10 Explore one character who you consider to be the most interesting in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
11 In what ways is death significant in Things Fall Apart?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
May 2021
EITHER
10 Explore Okonkwo’s weaknesses in Things Fall Apart.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
11 In what ways is loss significant in the novel?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Nov 2020
EITHER
12 ‘Ezinma is a very significant character in the novel.’ How far do you agree with this view?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
13 In what ways is the theme of honour important in Things Fall Apart?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Nov 2020 Resit
EITHER
12 In what ways is the theme of power important in Things Fall Apart?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
13 Explore how the lives of Okonkwo and Nwoye are affected by Ikemefuna in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Jan 2020
EITHER
12 ‘Ibo [Igbo] beliefs are lost with the arrival of Christianity.’ Explore the theme of beliefs in Things Fall Apart.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
13 In what ways is Obierika an important character in this novel?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
Jan 2020 Resit
EITHER
12 Discuss the role of women in Things Fall Apart.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
13 In what ways is the feeling of disappointment significant in the novel?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
May 2019
EITHER
12 ‘The clan had undergone such profound change…’How is change significant in Things Fall Apart?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
13 Explore the relationship between Ikemefuna and Nwoye in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
May 2019 Resit
EITHER
12 Examine how Okonkwo tries to be different from his father, Unoka, in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
13 Explore the significance of punishment in Things Fall Apart.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
January 2019
EITHER
12 ‘Things Fall Apart is full of unnecessary violence.’ How far do you agree with this view?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
13 Explore the relationship between Ezinma and her parents in the novel.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
January 2019 Resit
EITHER
12 In what ways are the missionaries, Mr Brown and Reverend Smith, important characters in this novel?
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
OR
13 Explore the theme of friendship in Things Fall Apart.
You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.
