VCE English Past Exam Questions

Browse VCE English exam questions from 2015–2025, including NHT and VCE papers. Filter by topic, year and paper; open the original source.

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Section A, Question 14(i)Question part (i)

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i. “[…] the truth was that the Symphony was their only home.” How important is a sense of home in Station Eleven? OR

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Section A, Question 14(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. “This will pass. Everything passes.” ‘Station Eleven offers the hope that civilisation will endure.’ Do you agree?

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Section A, Question 15(i)Question part (i)

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i. ‘In Stories We Tell, Michael Polley is the most sympathetically portrayed character.’ Do you agree? OR

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Section A, Question 15(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. ‘The use of old video footage, interviews and re-enactments makes it difficult to know what is true in Stories We Tell.’ Discuss.

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Section A, Question 16(i)Question part (i)

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i. ‘Although Frank is confined to a hospital, his world expands in many ways.’ Discuss. OR

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Section A, Question 16(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. ‘Polio was as challenging for the parents as it was for the children.’ Do you agree? 2020 ENGLISH EXAM 6 END OF SECTION A

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Section A, Question 17(i)Question part (i)

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i. Why does Daniel Rooke have such trouble trusting other people? OR

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Section A, Question 17(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. ‘In The Lieutenant, the environment strongly influences the characters’ actions.’ Discuss.

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Section A, Question 18(i)Question part (i)

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i. ‘In The Women of Troy, men seek to control the lives of women.’ Discuss. OR

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Section A, Question 18(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. ‘The actions of the Greeks in The Women of Troy cannot be justified.’ Discuss.

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Section A, Question 19(i)Question part (i)

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i. ‘Things fall apart, but not all is lost in Achebe’s novel.’ Discuss. OR

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Section A, Question 19(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. ‘Okonkwo becomes a success because of his father’s failures.’ Do you agree?

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