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Edexcel GCSE English LiteraturePaper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (Set I)Romeo and Juliet and Lord of the Flies

Friday 23 October 2026

Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes)

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/ 80

Instructions

  • Try to complete this mock exam paper in one sitting, under exam conditions. Use all the time available and check your answers to each question at the end before submitting.

  • Remember this is PRACTICE. Mistakes are fine and will help you improve in time for the real exam - just do your best.

Closed book. Answer BOTH parts (a) and (b) of the question on your Shakespeare play, and ONE question on your post-1914 text. 8 marks in the post-1914 question are for spelling, punctuation and grammar. Total 80 marks.

DON'T FORGET! Submit your paper at the end to receive marks and review your answers - using AI, mark schemes or solutions.

NOTE: You might want to use some scrap paper to plan your answers to longer questions, so get that prepared now.