The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: AQA A‑Level English Literature B questions
Every AQA A-Level English Literature B exam question on The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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- June 2025, Paper 2A, Q08 (25 marks): The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – Agatha Christie Explore the significance of the setting of King’s Abbot to the elements of crime writing in the novel. Remember to
- June 2024, Paper 2A, Q08 (25 marks): The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – Agatha Christie ‘Caroline is an effective and helpful sidekick for Poirot.’ To what extent do you agree with this view of Caroline
- June 2023, Paper 2A, Q08 (25 marks): The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – Agatha Christie ‘Although Sheppard is a murderer, he is admirable.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? Remember to includ
- June 2022, Paper 2A, Q08 (25 marks): The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – Agatha Christie ‘Poirot’s pursuit of the truth does not benefit the inhabitants of King’s Abbot.’ To what extent do you agree with
- November 2021, Paper 2A, Q08 (25 marks): The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – Agatha Christie ‘It is difficult for readers to admire Poirot despite his ability to solve the case.’ To what extent do you agree
- November 2020, Paper 2A, Q08 (25 marks): The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – Agatha Christie ‘In spite of the terrible crimes committed during the course of the story, the novel has a happy ending.’ To what
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