The War of the Worlds (OCR GCSE English Literature): Exam Questions

Exam code: J352

4 hours6 questions
1
40 marks

The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells

Case Study

Text from "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" showing Utterson discussing a letter from Hyde indicating Hyde's departure.

You should spend about 45 minutes on this section.

How does Stevenson present secrecy and deception, in this extract and elsewhere in the novel?

2
40 marks

Use the extract given in Question 1 as your reference.

You should spend about 45 minutes on this section.

‘The Curate is selfish and deserves no sympathy.’ How far do you agree with this view?

Explore at least two moments from the novel to support your ideas.

3
40 marks

The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells

Case Study

Text describing London evacuation with chaotic scenes of people struggling at railway stations and streets near the Thames, highlighting fear and disorder.

You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on this section.

How does Wells present the breakdown of order, in this extract and elsewhere in the novel?

4
40 marks

Use the extract given in Question 3 as your reference.

‘In The War of the Worlds, Wells presents technology as dangerous.’

How far do you agree with this view?

Explore at least two moments from the novel to support your ideas.

5
40 marks

The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells

Case Study

Text excerpt from a narrative; the narrator describes a battle near the River Thames between Martians and artillery, focusing on a dramatic shell explosion.

Explore how Wells presents events as tense and exciting in this extract and elsewhere in the novel.

6
40 marks

Use the extract given in Question 5 as your reference.

‘The narrator is a character who can be relied on.’ How far do you agree with this view?

Explore at least two moments from the novel to support your ideas.