Misc. 1
Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2018?
France
Who wrote "London"?
William Blake
Who is the character who urges Macbeth to commit regicide?
Lady Macbeth
What are the two main sections of AQA English Language Paper 1?
Section A: Reading, and Section B: Writing
Who is the author of "Tissue"?
Imtiaz Dharker
What is the name of Bob Cratchit's ill son, who becomes a symbol of hope and generosity?
Tiny Tim
What type of texts are provided for analysis in Section A?
Two non-fiction texts, one from the 19th century and one from either the 20th or 21st century
Which musical instrument has 88 keys?
Piano
What year did the Titanic sink?
1912
Which poem contrasts the grandeur of human achievements with the inevitable decay of time?
"Ozymandias" by Percy Bysshe Shelley
Which character's ghost appears at Macbeth's banquet, causing him great distress?
Banquo
What does Question 2 of Section A typically ask students to analyse?
Language use in a specific extract from the text
Which poem explores themes of identity and cultural heritage from the perspective of a Caribbean immigrant?
"Checking Out Me History" by John Agard
Who is the first ghost to visit Scrooge?
Jacob Marley
What is English Language Paper 2 called?
Writer's viewpoints and perspectives
In which movie would you hear the quote, "May the Force be with you"?
Star Wars
What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
Vatican City
Which poem ends with the line "His bloody life in my bloody hands"?
"Remains" by Simon Armitage
What title is Macbeth given after his victory at the beginning of the play?
Thane of Cawdor
What is the focus of Question 3 in Section A?
Analysis of the structure of the text
Which poem uses the structure of a dramatic monologue to reveal the speaker's personality and history?
"My Last Duchess" by Robert Browning
How does Scrooge react to seeing his own grave?
He is terrified and begs for a chance to change his ways.
What type of writing is required in Section B: Writing?
Writing to present a viewpoint, such as an article, letter, speech, or essay
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
Who wrote "Pride and Prejudice"?
Jane Austen
In "Exposure" by Wilfred Owen, what does the repeated phrase "But nothing happens" signify?
The endless waiting and futility experienced by soldiers in the trenches.
Who says 'out, out brief candle!'?
Macbeth
What type of writing is required in Question 5?
Descriptive or narrative writing
In "Kamikaze" by Beatrice Garland, why does the pilot turn back from his mission?
He is overwhelmed by thoughts of his family and the beauty of life
What does Tiny Tim say at the end of the novella that reflects the story's message?
"God bless us, everyone!"
How should students approach comparing the two texts in Question 3 of Section A?
By identifying similarities and differences in the writers' perspectives and supporting their analysis with evidence from the texts
Mount Everest is located in which mountain range?
Himalayas
What year was the first iPhone released?
2007
What role does memory play in "The Emigree" by Carol Rumens?
Memory serves as a powerful force that shapes the speaker's identity and connection to her homeland.
In Act 4, Scene 1, the witches show Macbeth three apparitions. What is the second apparition and what does it say?
The second apparition is a bloody child, and it tells Macbeth that "none of woman born shall harm Macbeth."
What is the aim of Question 4 in Section A?
Evaluating the effectiveness of the text based on a given statement
How does "War Photographer" by Carol Ann Duffy address the theme of detachment and trauma?
By highlighting the contrast between the war zones the photographer captures and the indifference of people back home.
What are the names of the two children who appear from under the robe of the Ghost of Christmas Present, and what do they symbolize?
Ignorance and Want; they symbolise society's abandonment of the poor and the consequences of neglecting the underprivileged.
What is the aim of Question 4 in Section A?
Comparing the writers' ideas and perspectives, and how they are conveyed
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond