plumiThe Empress: Edexcel GCSE English Literature questions
Every Edexcel GCSE English Literature exam question on The Empress, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 10 questions on The Empress, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q15 (40 marks): The lascars are from all different corners of the Asian sub-continent – Chinese, Indian and some black Africans too. Explain how the lascars are significant in
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q16 (40 marks): Queen Victoria: At last we have an Indian gentleman who will be able to enlighten us on the habits and customs of our subjects so far away. How are cultural dif
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q15 (40 marks): Hari: I wish I was a wealthy man. Then we could be married and you wouldn’t need to work as a servant for English families. (talking to Rani) Explain how Hari S
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q16 (40 marks): Gandhi: So we need reform the system. And to get some representatives in the Imperial Parliament. How is ambition important in The Empress? You must refer to th
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q15 (40 marks): Victoria: We are after all the Empress of India and it is only fitting that we should be waited upon by such a noble gentleman of that land. In what ways is Que
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q16 (40 marks): Dadabhai: According to Lord Salisbury it is because an English constituency is not ready to elect a ‘Black man’, to represent them. Explore how prejudice is imp
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q15 (40 marks): Abdul: English is one of several languages I am fluent in, Your Royal Highness. Explore how Abdul Karim is significant in the play. You must refer to the contex
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q16 (40 marks): Rani: I found friends who helped me … I went to evening classes … brushed up on my reading. How is friendship important in The Empress? You must refer to the co
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q15 (40 marks): Lady Sarah: … the Munshi is a servant, a teacher, but he is not the equal to us … Explore why different people’s positions in society are important in The Empre
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q16 (40 marks): Hari: But now, you are an educated, accomplished, clever woman. In what ways does Rani change in the play? You must refer to the context of the play in your ans
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