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Quiz: Overview of AQA GCSE English Literature Specification

AQA GCSE English Literature specification

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Welcome to this quiz on the AQA GCSE English Literature specification! Test your knowledge and understanding of the overview with 10 questions. Good luck!

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What percentage of the GCSE is Paper 2 worth?

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Which of the following are sections in Paper 2? (Select all that apply)

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Paper 1 focuses on Shakespeare and the {{blank0}} novel, while Paper 2 focuses on modern texts and {{blank1}}.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What does 'closed book' mean in the exams?

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What is the total number of marks available across Paper 1 and Paper 2?

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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The poetry anthology cluster includes {{blank0}} poems, and students must be prepared to write on {{blank1}} of them.

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Which of the following are prescribed Shakespeare plays for Paper 1? (Select all that apply)

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What is the maximum number of marks available for AO4 across both papers?

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