2025 OCR GCSE Classical Greek
J292/03 Prose Literature B
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme
Combined
Thursday 22 May 2025 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Classical Greek
J292/03 Prose Literature B
Time allowed: 1 hour
Do not use:
a dictionary
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra
space use the lined page at the end of this booklet. The question numbers
must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• 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
© OCR 2025
OCR is an exempt
[601/8123/0] DC (JP)
Charity Turn over
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1 Read the passage and answer the questions.
© edited by Antrich & Usher, Xenophon: The Persian Expedition, pages 45-58, Bristol Classical Press, 2003. From first line "καὶ ἤδη τε ἦν ἀμφὶ ἀγορὰν" to last line "προσέρχεται ὡς εἰς μάχην παρεσκευασμένος." Item removed due to third party copyright
restrictions.
(a) Pick out and translate the three-word Greek phrase which indicates the time of day at
this point in the narrative.
Greek phrase: ..................................................................................................................
English translation:..................................................................................................................
[2]
(b) Πατηγύας … πιστῶν (line 2): what are we told here about Pategyas in addition to
the detail that he was a Persian?
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
.................................................................................................................................. [1]
(c) ἐλαύνων … ἐβόα (line 3): what makes it clear that Pategyas was in a hurry? Make two
points.
1 ................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
2 ................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
[2]
(d) ἐβόα … παρεσκευασµένος (lines 3–5):
(i) what news did Pategyas bring?
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
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.................................................................................................................................. [2]
(ii) why did he report his news in two languages?
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
.................................................................................................................................. [1]
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2 Read the passage and answer the question.
© edited by Antrich & Usher, Xenophon: The Persian Expedition, pages 45-58, Bristol Classical Press, 2003. From first line "ἔνθα δὴ σὺν πολλῇ σπουδῇ καθίσταντο," to last line "δεξιῷ καὶ τὸ Ἑλληνικὸν πελταστικόν." Item removed due to
third party copyright restrictions.
How does Xenophon, by his use of language, show that the various troops took up
their positions in a quick and orderly way?
You should make two points, each supported by close reference to the Greek.
1 ................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
2 ................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
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© OCR
2025
J292/03 Prose Literature B
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme
Combined
Thursday 22 May 2025 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Classical Greek
J292/03 Prose Literature B
Time allowed: 1 hour
Do not use:
a dictionary
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra
space use the lined page at the end of this booklet. The question numbers
must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• 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
© OCR 2025
OCR is an exempt
[601/8123/0] DC (JP)
Charity Turn over
349689/1
, 2
1 Read the passage and answer the questions.
© edited by Antrich & Usher, Xenophon: The Persian Expedition, pages 45-58, Bristol Classical Press, 2003. From first line "καὶ ἤδη τε ἦν ἀμφὶ ἀγορὰν" to last line "προσέρχεται ὡς εἰς μάχην παρεσκευασμένος." Item removed due to third party copyright
restrictions.
(a) Pick out and translate the three-word Greek phrase which indicates the time of day at
this point in the narrative.
Greek phrase: ..................................................................................................................
English translation:..................................................................................................................
[2]
(b) Πατηγύας … πιστῶν (line 2): what are we told here about Pategyas in addition to
the detail that he was a Persian?
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
.................................................................................................................................. [1]
(c) ἐλαύνων … ἐβόα (line 3): what makes it clear that Pategyas was in a hurry? Make two
points.
1 ................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
2 ................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
[2]
(d) ἐβόα … παρεσκευασµένος (lines 3–5):
(i) what news did Pategyas bring?
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
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.................................................................................................................................. [2]
(ii) why did he report his news in two languages?
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
.................................................................................................................................. [1]
© OCR Turn over
2025
, 2
2 Read the passage and answer the question.
© edited by Antrich & Usher, Xenophon: The Persian Expedition, pages 45-58, Bristol Classical Press, 2003. From first line "ἔνθα δὴ σὺν πολλῇ σπουδῇ καθίσταντο," to last line "δεξιῷ καὶ τὸ Ἑλληνικὸν πελταστικόν." Item removed due to
third party copyright restrictions.
How does Xenophon, by his use of language, show that the various troops took up
their positions in a quick and orderly way?
You should make two points, each supported by close reference to the Greek.
1 ................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
2 ................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
...................................................................................................................................................
.......
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