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The Sign of Four: AQA GCSE English Literature questions

Every AQA GCSE English Literature exam question on The Sign of Four, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q13

    June 2025 · Paper 1

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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 13: Starting with this extract, explore how Conan Doyle creates an atmosphere of mystery and suspense in The Sign of Four. Write about: • how Conan Doyle creates an
  2. Q13

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 13: Starting with this extract, explore how Conan Doyle presents Holmes and Watson as characters with very different strengths and qualities. Write about: • how Con
  3. Q13

    June 2023 · Paper 1

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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 13: Starting with this extract, explore how far Conan Doyle presents Jonathan Small as a villain. Write about: • how Conan Doyle presents Jonathan Small in this ext
  4. Q07

    June 2022 · Paper 1N

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    June 2022 Paper 1N, question 07: Starting with this extract, explore how Conan Doyle presents Holmes as an extraordinary detective. Write about: • how Conan Doyle presents Holmes in this extrac
  5. Q07

    November 2021 · Paper 1N

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    November 2021 Paper 1N, question 07: Starting with this extract, explore how Conan Doyle presents attitudes towards treasure and wealth in The Sign of Four. Write about: • how Conan Doyle presents
  6. Q13

    November 2020 · Paper 1

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    November 2020 Paper 1, question 13: Starting with this extract, explore how Conan Doyle creates an atmosphere of tension and excitement in The Sign of Four. Write about: • how Conan Doyle creates
All 6 questions on The Sign of Four, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q13 (30 marks): Starting with this extract, explore how Conan Doyle creates an atmosphere of mystery and suspense in The Sign of Four. Write about: • how Conan Doyle creates an
  2. June 2024, Paper 1, Q13 (30 marks): Starting with this extract, explore how Conan Doyle presents Holmes and Watson as characters with very different strengths and qualities. Write about: • how Con
  3. June 2023, Paper 1, Q13 (30 marks): Starting with this extract, explore how far Conan Doyle presents Jonathan Small as a villain. Write about: • how Conan Doyle presents Jonathan Small in this ext
  4. June 2022, Paper 1N, Q07 (30 marks): Starting with this extract, explore how Conan Doyle presents Holmes as an extraordinary detective. Write about: • how Conan Doyle presents Holmes in this extrac
  5. November 2021, Paper 1N, Q07 (30 marks): Starting with this extract, explore how Conan Doyle presents attitudes towards treasure and wealth in The Sign of Four. Write about: • how Conan Doyle presents
  6. November 2020, Paper 1, Q13 (30 marks): Starting with this extract, explore how Conan Doyle creates an atmosphere of tension and excitement in The Sign of Four. Write about: • how Conan Doyle creates

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