Eduqas GCSE English Language Component 2 November 2022 question paper

Where is the skeleton of Jumbo kept?

Why was Jumbo sold to the Barnum Circus?

Give one piece of evidence that showed people did not want Jumbo to go to

America.

How does the writer, Alan Lee, try to show that Jumbo was a much-loved ‘Victorian sensation’? You should comment on:

• what he says

• his use of language, tone and structure

• other ways he tries to show Jumbo was a much-loved elephant.

You must refer to the text to support your comments, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.

To answer the following questions you will need to read the passage on the opposite page, taken from Matthew Scott’s autobiography.

How much did Jumbo weigh?

How long had Jumbo been giving children rides in London Zoo?

Give the detail from the text that shows Jumbo would usually do what

Matthew Scott asked him.

“Matthew Scott writes about Jumbo in a way that shows feelings of pride and affection for the elephant.” To what extent do you agree with this view? You should comment on:

• what the writer says

• how the writer says it.

You must refer to the text to support your comments.

To answer the following questions you must use texts.

Using information from both texts, explain briefly what the two writers tell readers

about Jumbo’s food and drink.

Both of these texts are about Jumbo the elephant and his life in London Zoo. Compare:

• what the two writers tell readers about Jumbo’s life in London Zoo

• how the writers get their views about Jumbo’s life across to their readers.

You must use the text to support your answers and make it clear which text you are referring to.