Oxford Cambridge and
RSA Examinations
GCEClassical
GreekH044/02:
Literature AS Level
QUESTION PAPER WITH
MARKING SCHEME
(MERGED)
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Wednesday 24 May 2023 – Afternoon
AS Level Classical Greek
H044/02 Literature
Time allowed: 2 hours
* 9 8 8 2 0 8 8 8 0 3 *
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
Do not use:
• a dictionary
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must
be clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer one question in Section A and one question in Section B.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 12 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
(f) ἀριθμῷ δὲ … ξυνέπλευσαν (lines 4–7): what specific details does Thucydides give about
the size of the force in these lines? [4]
(g) ἀλλὰ ἐπί τε … ἁμιλληθέν (lines 7–19): how does Thucydides emphasise the extravagance
of the Athenians’ preparations?
Make four points and support your answer with reference to the Greek text. [8]
(h)* ‘Nicias was put in an impossible position and deserves sympathy.’ To what extent do you
agree?
In your response you are expected, where relevant, to make use of material that you have
studied in English translation, as well as those parts you have read in Greek. [10]
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