OCR As Level Classical Greek Paper 2 Question Paper

Download the official OCR AS Level Classical Greek H044/02 Literature question paper for the June 2025 examination series. This examiner-authentic OCR PDF contains the complete set of prose-literature and verse-literature questions used in the live OCR AS Classical Greek assessment.

Section A focuses on Prose Literature with passages from Herodotus’ Histories Book 1 and Plato’s Republic Book 1. Students analyse Io, Europa, Medea, Candaules, Gyges and Persian accounts of history in Herodotus, alongside Socrates, Cephalus, Polemarchus and discussions of justice, ageing and morality in Plato’s Republic. The paper includes translation questions, short-answer comprehension, stylistic-analysis tasks and 10-mark evaluative essays requiring detailed engagement with both Greek text and material studied in English.

Section B examines Verse Literature through Homer’s Iliad Book 16 and Euripides’ Hippolytus. Candidates analyse Patroclus’ persuasive speech to Achilles, depictions of warfare, battle imagery and heroic values in Homer, together with the Nurse’s speeches, Phaedra’s emotional conflict, honour and reputation in Euripides. The paper combines literary interpretation, translation, thematic analysis and evaluative essay writing designed to assess advanced Classical Greek literary understanding.

This OCR H044/02 June 2025 question paper is ideal for timed exam practice, mock examinations, essay planning, translation revision and advanced literary-analysis training. It helps students understand OCR exam structure, command words, mark allocation and examiner expectations across both prose and verse literature components.

Perfect for students preparing for the 2026 OCR examination series, teachers creating classroom assessments and tutors supporting OCR Classical Greek revision. For best results, pair this paper with the official OCR H044/02 June 2025 mark scheme to review examiner-approved answers and assessment guidance. Fully compatible with desktop, tablet and mobile PDF viewing.

This document is designed for OCR AS Level Classical Greek students preparing for the 2026 examination series, especially candidates studying Greek prose and verse literature. It is particularly useful for learners aiming to improve literary analysis, translation accuracy, essay structure and interpretation of Classical Greek texts.

The paper is also highly valuable for teachers, tutors, revision-course providers and independent learners who require authentic OCR exam material for timed practice, classroom discussion, mock exams, essay-planning exercises and targeted revision aligned with OCR assessment objectives.