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A-Level English Literature

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A-Level English Literature

AQA 7717 · Love through the Ages / WW1 / Modern times

20-question mock40 min~80% (Grade E) pass markUnited Kingdom

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01
Confirm spec
AQA Spec A 7717 (Love through the Ages) and Spec B 7717 (Aspects of Tragedy / Comedy / Political/Social Protest Writing / Crime Writing) are most common. Edexcel 9ET0 also popular. Confirm with your teacher which texts you're studying.
02
Cover the texts
Typically 1 Shakespeare play, 1 pre-1900 prose, 1 modern prose, poetry anthology, and a Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) comparing 2 texts of your choice.
03
Memorise short quotations
Closed-book exams (AQA Spec A is open-book for Shakespeare only). Aim for 20–30 short, theme-organised quotations per text.
04
Engage with critical theory
AO5 rewards engaging with critical interpretations — Feminist, Marxist, Reader-Response, New Historicist readings. Quote critics where useful.
05
Two exam papers + NEA
Paper 1 (poetry + drama, ~3 hr), Paper 2 (prose + unseen, ~2.5 hr). NEA (~2500 words comparative essay) worth 20% of total.
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What this exam covers

5 topics · drawn across your practice and mock
01Theory & literary criticism
25%5 questions
02Shakespeare & drama
20%4 questions
03Poetry across time
20%4 questions
04Prose study
20%4 questions
05Coursework / NEA
15%3 questions
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How many questions are in the A-Level English Literature quiz?

Each A-Level English Literature attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 150 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the A-Level English Literature test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the A-Level English Literature?

The pass mark used in this simulation is ~80% (Grade E). AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.