VCE English Past Exam Questions
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Section A, Question 17(i)Question part (i)
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i. How do Rooke’s conversations with Tagaran change his view of the world and his place in it? OR
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ii. ‘The Lieutenant explores the choices characters make when confronted with circumstances that are unfamiliar.’ Discuss.
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i. ‘The characters in Adichie’s stories are sustained more by perseverance than by hope.’ Do you agree? OR
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ii. ‘Adichie’s stories explore the inequalities that exist in the relationships between men and women.’ Discuss.
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i. How does Balram attempt to convince his readers to accept his actions? OR
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ii. ‘In The White Tiger, the caste system is the greatest barrier to progress.’ Do you agree?
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i. ‘The relationships in This Boy’s Life are devoid of any love or respect.’ Do you agree? OR
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ii. ‘In This Boy’s Life, Wolff presents an America that offers little opportunity for prosperity.’ Discuss. 7 2017 ENGLISH EXAM
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i. Addison says to Eve: “We have a great deal in common, it seems to me.” Do you agree with Addison’s suggestion? OR
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ii. To what extent is Eve’s success the result of manipulation and deceit?
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i. How does Eilis’s idea of home change throughout the novel Brooklyn? OR
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ii. ‘In the novel Brooklyn, the characters find that although America offers freedom, it can be as restrictive as Ireland.’ Discuss.
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