GCSE CLASSICAL GREEK — Actual June 2025 PAST PAPER: Verse Literature A
All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR J292/04]
Exam Resource Summary
The GCSE (9–1) Classical Greek June 2025 Verse Literature A Paper (OCR J292/04) integrates
the full official examination paper with its complete mark scheme to provide a structured and
comprehensive revision resource. This component assesses students’ understanding of
prescribed verse texts, including Homeric epics and other classical poetry, focusing on
language, themes, characterisation, narrative techniques, and cultural context. Candidates are
required to demonstrate accurate comprehension of Greek passages, analyse literary and
stylistic features, and interpret meaning within historical and social frameworks. By
presenting each question alongside the marking criteria, this merged resource clarifies
examiner expectations for translation accuracy, textual analysis, and evaluative commentary.
The combined format supports efficient revision, strengthens literary and linguistic skills, and
equips students with the techniques needed to construct well-supported, high-band
responses in future OCR GCSE Classical Greek Verse Literature A examinations.
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1 Read the passage and answer the questions.
© OCR Anthology for Classical Greek GCSE, Bloomsbury Academic, 2016. From first line "‘εἰ δ’ ἄγε μοι, δμῳαί, νημερτέα μυθήσασθε·" to last line "Τρῳα ὶ ἐϋπλόκαμοι δεινὴν θεὸν ἱλάσκονται;’" Item remo
(a) εἰ δ΄ ἄγε µοι … ἐκ µεγάροιο (lines 1–2):
(i) to whom is Hector speaking?
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(ii) what does he want to know?
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(b) ἠέ πῃ … ἐξοίχεται (lines 3–4): write down two possibilities that Hector considers.
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(c) ἔνθα περ … ἱλάσκονται (lines 4–5): what does Hector suggest about the Trojans’ feelings towards Athene? Refer to the
Greek in your answer.
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2 Read the passage and answer the questions.
© OCR Anthology for Classical Greek GCSE, Bloomsbury Academic, 2016. From first line "‘δαιμόνιε, ϕθίσει σε τὸ σὸν μένος, οὐδ' ἐλεαίρεις" to last line "ἀλλ' ἄχε'· οὐδέ μοι ἔστι πατὴρ καὶ πότνια μήτηρ.’" Item removed due to third
(a) δαιµόνιε … ἐϕορµηθέντες (lines 1–4): what reasons does Andromache give for being upset?
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(b) ἐµοὶ … µήτηρ (lines 4–7): how does Andromache try to gain Hector’s sympathy?
You should make two points, each supported by close reference to the Greek.
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3 Read the passage and answer the questions.
© OCR Anthology for Classical Greek GCSE, Bloomsbury Academic, 2016. From first line "‘λαὸν δὲ στῆσον παρ' ἐρινεόν, ἔνθα μάλιστα" to last line "ἠδ' ἀμϕ' Ἀτρεΐδας καὶ Τυδέος ἄλκιμον υἱόν.’" Item removed due to third party c
(a) λαὸν … ἐρινεόν (line 1): where does Andromache suggest Hector positions the troops?
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(b) ἔνθα … υἱόν (lines 1–5): what does Andromache say to show that she thinks this is the best
place?
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All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR J292/04]
Exam Resource Summary
The GCSE (9–1) Classical Greek June 2025 Verse Literature A Paper (OCR J292/04) integrates
the full official examination paper with its complete mark scheme to provide a structured and
comprehensive revision resource. This component assesses students’ understanding of
prescribed verse texts, including Homeric epics and other classical poetry, focusing on
language, themes, characterisation, narrative techniques, and cultural context. Candidates are
required to demonstrate accurate comprehension of Greek passages, analyse literary and
stylistic features, and interpret meaning within historical and social frameworks. By
presenting each question alongside the marking criteria, this merged resource clarifies
examiner expectations for translation accuracy, textual analysis, and evaluative commentary.
The combined format supports efficient revision, strengthens literary and linguistic skills, and
equips students with the techniques needed to construct well-supported, high-band
responses in future OCR GCSE Classical Greek Verse Literature A examinations.
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1 Read the passage and answer the questions.
© OCR Anthology for Classical Greek GCSE, Bloomsbury Academic, 2016. From first line "‘εἰ δ’ ἄγε μοι, δμῳαί, νημερτέα μυθήσασθε·" to last line "Τρῳα ὶ ἐϋπλόκαμοι δεινὴν θεὸν ἱλάσκονται;’" Item remo
(a) εἰ δ΄ ἄγε µοι … ἐκ µεγάροιο (lines 1–2):
(i) to whom is Hector speaking?
. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................[1]
(ii) what does he want to know?
. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................[1]
(b) ἠέ πῃ … ἐξοίχεται (lines 3–4): write down two possibilities that Hector considers.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(c) ἔνθα περ … ἱλάσκονται (lines 4–5): what does Hector suggest about the Trojans’ feelings towards Athene? Refer to the
Greek in your answer.
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. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................[2]
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2 Read the passage and answer the questions.
© OCR Anthology for Classical Greek GCSE, Bloomsbury Academic, 2016. From first line "‘δαιμόνιε, ϕθίσει σε τὸ σὸν μένος, οὐδ' ἐλεαίρεις" to last line "ἀλλ' ἄχε'· οὐδέ μοι ἔστι πατὴρ καὶ πότνια μήτηρ.’" Item removed due to third
(a) δαιµόνιε … ἐϕορµηθέντες (lines 1–4): what reasons does Andromache give for being upset?
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(b) ἐµοὶ … µήτηρ (lines 4–7): how does Andromache try to gain Hector’s sympathy?
You should make two points, each supported by close reference to the Greek.
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3 Read the passage and answer the questions.
© OCR Anthology for Classical Greek GCSE, Bloomsbury Academic, 2016. From first line "‘λαὸν δὲ στῆσον παρ' ἐρινεόν, ἔνθα μάλιστα" to last line "ἠδ' ἀμϕ' Ἀτρεΐδας καὶ Τυδέος ἄλκιμον υἱόν.’" Item removed due to third party c
(a) λαὸν … ἐρινεόν (line 1): where does Andromache suggest Hector positions the troops?
. ................................................................................................................................................. [1]
(b) ἔνθα … υἱόν (lines 1–5): what does Andromache say to show that she thinks this is the best
place?
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