IGCSE Literature Quiz Overview - Papers 1, 3 and 4

In Paper 4, how many questions must you answer?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Answer explanation

In Paper 4, you must answer Four questions according to the information provided.

What does AO3 focus on?

• Detailed knowledge of texts

• Understanding deeper implications

• Recognizing and appreciating the writer’s techniques

• Communicating a personal response

Answer explanation

AO3 focuses on recognizing and appreciating the writer's techniques.

Which paper requires you to answer a question on an unseen text?

• Paper 1

• Paper 2

• Paper 3

• Paper 4

Answer explanation

Paper 3 requires you to answer a question on an unseen text.

What does AO4 require you to do?

• Understand the meanings of texts

• Communicate a sensitive and informed personal response

• Recognize and appreciate the writer’s techniques

• Show detailed knowledge of the content

Answer explanation

AO4 requires you to understand the meanings of texts, communicate a sensitive and informed personal response, and recognize and appreciate the writer’s techniques.

Which of the following is NOT a skill assessed in Paper 3?

• Writing an informed personal response

• Understanding deeper implications

• Performing a dramatic scene

• Analyzing the writer’s use of language

Answer explanation

Performing a dramatic scene is NOT a skill assessed in Paper 3, as it involves acting rather than literary analysis.

How many questions must you answer in Paper 1?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Answer explanation

You must answer one question in Paper 1, as stated in the question.

What is the weightage of Paper 1 in the overall assessment?

• 25%

• 30%

• 50%

• 60%

Answer explanation

The correct weightage of Paper 1 in the overall assessment is 30%, as indicated in the answer choices.

How long is Paper 1?

• 1 hour

• 1 hour 15 minutes

• 1 hour 30 minutes

• 2 hours

Answer explanation

Paper 1 is 1 hour 30 minutes long, as it is the correct answer choice provided.

In Paper 3, how long do you have to complete the exam?

• 1 hour

• 1 hour 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 2 hours

Answer explanation

In Paper 3, you have 1 hour 30 minutes to complete the exam, as stated in the answer choices.

Which assessment objective requires you to show detailed knowledge of literary texts?

• AO1

• AO2

• AO3

• AO4

Answer explanation

The assessment objective that requires you to show detailed knowledge of literary texts is AO1.