AS & A Level Literature in English (9695) — real past-paper questions, marked by AI
AS and A Level Literature in English (9695) asks for a sustained argument across drama, poetry and prose, both pre-1900 and post-1900, plus an unseen component. Four components sit on this hub, and set texts include John Donne's Selected Poems, examined alongside the wider poetry, prose and drama options. Every essay is marked in levels — the assessment objectives reward a personal, well-argued response supported by close textual detail over a broad narrative summary.
This hub holds 714 real 9695 questions from 44 papers set between 2023 and 2025. Drama leads the topic table, with poetry and prose each split into pre-1900 and post-1900 questions, and the unseen component close behind. Write a full essay and the AI examiner places it in a level against the real Cambridge mark scheme, explaining exactly what would move your argument from a sound response into a genuinely persuasive one.
Work through one drama or poetry text at a time, or sit a full component and see where your essay lands. Free, no signup.
New: How AS & A Level Literature in English is marked — command words, examiner-report findings and revision strategy.
Past papers by year
2025
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2025 | 8 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2025 | 8 |
| Paper 13 | May–June 2025 | 8 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2025 | 6 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2025 | 6 |
| Paper 23 | May–June 2025 | 6 |
| Paper 31 | May–June 2025 | 5 |
| Paper 32 | May–June 2025 | 5 |
| Paper 33 | May–June 2025 | 5 |
| Paper 41 | May–June 2025 | 12 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2025 | 12 |
| Paper 43 | May–June 2025 | 12 |
2024
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2024 | 1 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2024 | 8 |
| Paper 33 | May–June 2024 | 5 |
| Paper 41 | May–June 2024 | 12 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2024 | 12 |
| Paper 43 | May–June 2024 | 12 |
| Paper 11 | October–November 2024 | 8 |
| Paper 12 | October–November 2024 | 8 |
| Paper 13 | October–November 2024 | 8 |
| Paper 21 | October–November 2024 | 6 |
| Paper 32 | October–November 2024 | 5 |
| Paper 41 | October–November 2024 | 12 |
| Paper 42 | October–November 2024 | 12 |
| Paper 43 | October–November 2024 | 12 |
2023
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2023 | 8 |
| Paper 13 | May–June 2023 | 8 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2023 | 6 |
| Paper 23 | May–June 2023 | 6 |
| Paper 31 | May–June 2023 | 5 |
| Paper 41 | May–June 2023 | 12 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2023 | 12 |
| Paper 43 | May–June 2023 | 12 |
| Paper 11 | October–November 2023 | 8 |
| Paper 12 | October–November 2023 | 8 |
| Paper 13 | October–November 2023 | 8 |
| Paper 22 | October–November 2023 | 6 |
| Paper 23 | October–November 2023 | 6 |
| Paper 31 | October–November 2023 | 5 |
| Paper 33 | October–November 2023 | 5 |
| Paper 41 | October–November 2023 | 12 |
| Paper 42 | October–November 2023 | 12 |
| Paper 43 | October–November 2023 | 12 |
Practise AS & A Level Literature in English by topic
- Poetry (130 questions)
- Prose (115 questions)
- Drama (93 questions)
- Unseen poetry and prose (16 questions)
- Prose anthology (Stories of Ourselves) (7 questions)
Frequently asked questions
Which 9695 papers and years are covered?
All four components across every May–June and October–November session from 2023 to 2025 — 44 papers in total.
Can AI really mark a Literature in English essay?
The AI examiner applies the same levels descriptors the real mark scheme uses, judging your argument and use of textual detail across drama, poetry and prose, then explains the level it awarded.
What is the difference between the pre-1900 and post-1900 options in 9695?
Poetry and prose each split into a pre-1900 and a post-1900 strand within the syllabus, alongside drama and an unseen component, so the exact texts you meet depend on which options your school studied.
Is it really free?
Yes — every question, mark scheme and AI marking run is free, with no signup and no card details.
How should I revise Literature in English with 9695 past papers?
Work one text at a time, drama first if that is your weaker strand, then move to full timed components and use the level feedback to sharpen your argument.
Are these official Cambridge papers?
The questions are transcribed from real Cambridge papers, and answers are marked against the real mark schemes, which remain © Cambridge International. Cambridge Papers is an independent study tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge.