Past Paper Questions, Mark Schemes and Exemplars

Past Paper Questions, Mark Schemes and Exemplars:

(a) In what ways does Steinbeck lead the reader to sympathise with Crooks and one other character in the novel?

(b) How is power presented in this novel?

(a) ‘George would have an easier life without Lennie.’

How far does Steinbeck’s presentation of the relationship between George and Lennie support this statement?

(b) Explore the significance of animals in this novel.

(a) Explore the role and character of Candy in the novel.

(b) How does Steinbeck use settings to convey his themes in the novel?

(a) Explore the character of Slim and his relationship with others in this novel.

(b) ‘Guys like us that work on ranches…’

Explore the importance of work in ‘Of Mice and Men’.

(a) Explore how Curley’s wife and one other character in the novel are affected by prejudice.

(b) The novel was first published in 1937.

What is it about the themes of the novel that continue to attract readers?

(a) Show how the characters of Candy and Crooks are presented in this novel.

(b) Explore the importance of friendship in Of Mice and Men.