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.
Matching results: 472 indexed questions and parts.
Section A, Question 1(i)Question part (i)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Medium
i. Margo says, “… funny business, a woman’s career”. ‘All About Eve is about the roles that women must play.’ Discuss. OR
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2015 English examSection A, Question 1(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
ii. ‘In All About Eve, Margo ultimately triumphs over Eve.’ To what extent do you agree?
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2015 English examSection A, Question 2(i)Question part (i)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Medium
i. ‘Many characters in the text are challenged by new beginnings.’ Discuss. OR
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2015 English examSection A, Question 2(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Medium
ii. ‘In the novel Brooklyn, relationships are damaged by secrecy.’ Discuss.
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2015 English examSection A, Question 3(i)Question part (i)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Medium
i. ‘Burial Rites is about death, but it is also about life.’ Discuss. OR
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2015 English examSection A, Question 3(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Medium
ii. “I am determined to close myself to the world …” ‘Although Agnes is imprisoned at the farm, she retains her internal freedom.’ Discuss.
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2015 English examSection A, Question 4(i)Question part (i)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Medium
i. “Galleries are frightening places, places of evaluation, of judgment.” ‘In both her personal and professional life, Elaine yearns for approval.’ Discuss. OR
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2015 English examSection A, Question 4(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Medium
ii. “But I’m not used to girls, or familiar with their customs.” ‘Cat’s Eye explores the nature of female friendships.’ Discuss.
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2015 English examSection A, Question 5(i)Question part (i)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Medium
i. ‘In Cloudstreet, Fish Lamb is only important because of his effect on other characters.’ Discuss. OR
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2015 English examSection A, Question 5(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
ii. ‘In their struggles, the Pickles and Lamb families learn little from each other.’ Do you agree? 2015 ENGLISH EXAM 4
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2015 English examSection A, Question 6(i)Question part (i)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Medium
i. ‘Hal is a disappointment, both as a son and as a prince.’ Discuss. OR
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2015 English examSection A, Question 6(i)(ii)Question part (i)(ii)
Source index checked · not an answer check
Working not previously checked
Estimated difficulty · Easy
ii. How is the idea of leadership explored in Henry IV, Part I?
Search excerpt only. Open the original question for exact equations and diagrams.Source: 2015 English examHow to use ClassConnect past exam questions
- Choose a target. Filter by subject, topic, year, sitting or paper.
- Attempt it first. Work under exam conditions before opening the original question.
- Review and repeat. Compare with the official source and examiner report where available; note what to practise next.
Browse without signing in. Topic matches are approximate, not official VCAA tags. Source indexing and difficulty labels do not verify a worked solution. Check current course requirements with your teacher; classconnect is not endorsed by VCAA.
Make practice count
Create a free accountSave your next step
Sign in to save worked questions to My Library. Plus members can build topic-based exam worksheets with separate answer sheets.