Shakespeare: Measure for Measure and Hare: Murmuring Judges: Eduqas A‑Level English Literature questions

Every Eduqas A-Level English Literature exam question on Shakespeare: Measure for Measure and Hare: Murmuring Judges, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

All 18 questions on Shakespeare: Measure for Measure and Hare: Murmuring Judges, as a list

June 2025, Component 2, Q14 (60 marks): “A play which raises a mirror to society, reflecting only what needs radical reform.” To what extent could you apply this view to both Measure for Measure and M
June 2025, Component 2, Q15 (60 marks): “At the end of this play there is a degree of hope for a better future where virtue, not vice, is an active force.” In the light of this view, explore connectio
June 2024, Component 2, Q14 (60 marks): “The play shows us clearly the capacity for dishonesty in those who govern others.” In the light of this view, explore connections between the ways in which bot
June 2024, Component 2, Q15 (60 marks): “This play shines a light on many issues, but it is the focus on social injustice which shines the brightest.” How far would you apply this view to both Measure
June 2023, Component 2, Q14 (60 marks): “The play mounts a clear attack on the abuse of power and authority.” In the light of this view, explore connections between the ways in which both Measure for
June 2023, Component 2, Q15 (60 marks): How far would you agree that both Measure for Measure and Murmuring Judges show “society’s failure to break down intolerance and prejudice”? Your response must
June 2022, Component 2, Q14 (60 marks): “…my place i’ th’ state Will so your accusation overweigh, That you shall stifle in your own report, And smell of calumny.” (Angelo to Isabella) In the light of
June 2022, Component 2, Q15 (60 marks): How far would you agree that in both Measure for Measure and Murmuring Judges, Shakespeare and Hare expose “the weakness of individuals rather than the weakness
Autumn 2021, Component 2, Q14 (60 marks): “…Go to your bosom, Knock there, and ask your heart what it doth know That’s like my brother’s fault.” (Isabella to Angelo) In the light of this quotation, expl
Autumn 2021, Component 2, Q15 (60 marks): How far would you agree that both Measure for Measure and Murmuring Judges show “the possibility for change in a world of rigid traditions”? Your response must
Autumn 2020, Component 2, Q14 (60 marks): “And I...the stuff of their profession…I will go to my gaol.” (Gerard) In the light of this quotation, explore connections between the presentation of punishmen
Autumn 2020, Component 2, Q15 (60 marks): How far would you agree that both Measure for Measure and Murmuring Judges show “the struggle to serve justice in a state or country where authority is abused”?
June 2019, Component 2, Q14 (60 marks): “The play’s dramatic impact is created mainly through the presentation of conflict between public and private morality.” In the light of this comment, explore c
June 2019, Component 2, Q15 (60 marks): How far would you agree that in both Measure for Measure and Murmuring Judges, Shakespeare and Hare present “a system of law which favours the rich at the expen
June 2018, Component 2, Q14 (60 marks): “What we see is the inflexibility of systems of control, rather than the inflexibility of individuals.” How far would you apply this comment to both Measure for
June 2018, Component 2, Q15 (60 marks): “You’re conspiring in a lie. It’s a lie.” (Irina) In the light of this quotation, explore how Shakespeare and Hare present the law as a deceitful institution in
June 2017, Component 2, Q14 (60 marks): “It is not the justice systems but those who administer justice which are most at fault.” In the light of this statement, explore connections between Shakespear
June 2017, Component 2, Q15 (60 marks): How far would you agree that in both Measure for Measure and Murmuring Judges “privilege and prejudice go hand in hand”?

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