Cambridge International AS Level · Literature in English (9695)

Section A Drama: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Section A Drama.

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Question 1

1 mark

In John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi, which character does the Duchess secretly marry, directly defying the warnings of her brothers, the Cardinal and Ferdinand?

Question 2

1 mark

In Errol John's Moon on a Rainbow Shawl, what is the primary motivation driving Ephraim's desire to leave the yard in Port of Spain?

Question 3

1 mark

In The Duchess of Malfi, how does the 'Dead Man's Hand' trick in Act 4 serve Webster's exploration of Ferdinand's psyche?

Question 4

1 mark

In William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, which character is appointed by the Duke of Vienna to serve as his deputy and strictly enforce the city's moral laws?

Question 5

1 mark

In Errol John's Moon on a Rainbow Shawl, what does the 'rainbow shawl' itself represent in the context of the play's themes?

Question 6

2 marks

In William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, what condition does Angelo demand from Isabella in exchange for sparing her brother Claudio's life?

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Question 7

3 marks

In John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi, what specific object is used by Ferdinand in the darkness of Act 4 to trick the Duchess into believing her husband and children are dead?

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Question 8

5 marks

In John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi, analyze the significance of the 'wax figures' of Antonio and the children shown to the Duchess in Act 4. How does this device contribute to the play's exploration of cruelty?

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Question 9

3 marks

Regarding Errol John’s Moon on a Rainbow Shawl:
a) Identify Ephraim’s primary motivation for wanting to leave the yard in Trinidad.
b) Briefly explain how his ambition affects his relationship with Rosa.

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Question 10

5 marks

Tennessee Williams’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof explores the concept of 'mendacity' through the interactions of the Pollitt family.

a) Define what 'mendacity' means in the context of Big Daddy’s realization about his family and his health.
b) Discuss how the relationship between Maggie and Brick is sustained by specific lies or unspoken truths throughout the play.
c) Analyze how the physical setting of the bedroom contributes to the feeling of claustrophobia and emotional distance between the characters.

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