Question 1
Coming after the slide described in lines 7-8, the refrain in line 9 (“The wheel goes where the eyes go, after all”) chiefly
The AP English Literature exam in 2027: format, date and length
55 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour, then three essays in 2 hours, on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
| Multiple choice | 55 questions, 1 hour, 45% of the score |
|---|---|
| Essays | 3, in 2 hours, 55% |
| Length | 3 hours, fully digital |
| Date | Wednesday, May 5, 2027, Session 1 (morning) |
The three essays
- Poetry analysis: a poem of about 100 to 400 words.
- Prose fiction analysis: a passage of about 600 to 800 words.
- Literary argument: a concept applied to a novel or play you choose.
- Each is scored 0 to 6.
The multiple choice
Five sets of 8 to 13 questions, at least two on prose fiction and two on poems. Narrator or speaker questions carry the most, 21–26%.
Try 2 questions
The following poem was written for this course. In it, a woman remembers learning to drive.
Look where you want to go, not at the wall,
my mother told me in the empty lot.
The wheel goes where the eyes go, after all.
That January, after the third squall,
5the closed mall's acres lay there white and flat.
Look where you want to go, not at the wall.
I braked. We slid. The brick grew wide and tall,
and I forgot whatever I'd been taught.
The wheel goes where the eyes go, after all.
10She didn't grab the wheel. She didn't call
my name. Two fingers turned my chin. Like that.
Look where you want to go, not at the wall.
These days I drive her. Tuesdays, since the fall,
to the third floor at Mercy, the same slot.
15The wheel goes where the eyes go, after all.
I watch the road, and not her hands, how small
they've gotten, twisting the strap into a knot.
Look where you want to go, not at the wall.
The wheel goes where the eyes go, after all.
Question 2
Which of the following interpretations is best supported by the poem as a whole?
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FAQ
When is the AP English Literature exam in 2027?
Wednesday, May 5, 2027, Session 1 (morning).
What is on the AP English Literature multiple choice?
Five passages, prose fiction, drama and poetry, with 8 to 13 questions each.