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 1(i)Question part (i)

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i. Margo says, “… funny business, a woman’s career”. ‘All About Eve is about the roles that women must play.’ Discuss. OR

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Section A, Question 1(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. ‘In All About Eve, Margo ultimately triumphs over Eve.’ To what extent do you agree?

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Section A, Question 2(i)Question part (i)

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i. ‘Many characters in the text are challenged by new beginnings.’ Discuss. OR

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Section A, Question 2(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. ‘In the novel Brooklyn, relationships are damaged by secrecy.’ Discuss.

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Section A, Question 3(i)Question part (i)

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i. ‘Burial Rites is about death, but it is also about life.’ Discuss. OR

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Section A, Question 3(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. “I am determined to close myself to the world …” ‘Although Agnes is imprisoned at the farm, she retains her internal freedom.’ Discuss.

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Section A, Question 4(i)Question part (i)

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i. “Galleries are frightening places, places of evaluation, of judgment.” ‘In both her personal and professional life, Elaine yearns for approval.’ Discuss. OR

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Section A, Question 4(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. “But I’m not used to girls, or familiar with their customs.” ‘Cat’s Eye explores the nature of female friendships.’ Discuss.

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Section A, Question 5(i)Question part (i)

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i. ‘In Cloudstreet, Fish Lamb is only important because of his effect on other characters.’ Discuss. OR

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Section A, Question 5(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. ‘In their struggles, the Pickles and Lamb families learn little from each other.’ Do you agree? 2015 ENGLISH EXAM 4

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Section A, Question 6(i)Question part (i)

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i. ‘Hal is a disappointment, both as a son and as a prince.’ Discuss. OR

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Section A, Question 6(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)

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ii. How is the idea of leadership explored in Henry IV, Part I?

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