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The Importance of Being Earnest (AS): AQA A‑Level English Literature B questions

Every AQA A-Level English Literature B exam question on The Importance of Being Earnest (AS), 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q04

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1B

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    June 2025 AS Paper 1B, question 04: The Importance of Being Earnest – Oscar Wilde Explore the view that ‘the play is too dark to be funny’. Remember to include in your answer relevant comments on
  2. Q04

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1B

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    June 2024 AS Paper 1B, question 04: The Importance of Being Earnest – Oscar Wilde Explore the view that the play is just too silly to be enjoyed. Remember to include in your answer relevant commen
  3. Q04

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1B

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    June 2023 AS Paper 1B, question 04: The Importance of Being Earnest – Oscar Wilde Explore the view that ‘the play celebrates rather than criticises posh society’. Remember to include in your answe
  4. Q04

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1B

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    June 2022 AS Paper 1B, question 04: The Importance of Being Earnest – Oscar Wilde Explore the significance of secrets and their discovery to the comedy of the play. Remember to include in your ans
All 4 questions on The Importance of Being Earnest (AS), as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Paper 1B, Q04 (25 marks): The Importance of Being Earnest – Oscar Wilde Explore the view that ‘the play is too dark to be funny’. Remember to include in your answer relevant comments on
  2. June 2024, AS Paper 1B, Q04 (25 marks): The Importance of Being Earnest – Oscar Wilde Explore the view that the play is just too silly to be enjoyed. Remember to include in your answer relevant commen
  3. June 2023, AS Paper 1B, Q04 (25 marks): The Importance of Being Earnest – Oscar Wilde Explore the view that ‘the play celebrates rather than criticises posh society’. Remember to include in your answe
  4. June 2022, AS Paper 1B, Q04 (25 marks): The Importance of Being Earnest – Oscar Wilde Explore the significance of secrets and their discovery to the comedy of the play. Remember to include in your ans

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