I found the RUAE much easier than I expected. The first six questions were nice, the seventh was a bit dodgy, and Questions 8 and 9 were brutal. Regardless I managed to answer all of them to a nice standard. I think I've secured at least 20 marks.
The set text was a gift. I did Kidnapped, and the first four questions were a blessing. Two easy 4 markers and two 2 markers.... but then the 8 marker came up and it was one that none of us had prepared for as it was a very unique question (all the previous 8 markers had focused on a certain character or a certain relationship), asking us to show how Stevenson created drama or tension through the novel. But it was a very general question, so I could basically use some quotes that I had somehow managed to remember, and I managed to fully structure the mini-essay so yay
The critical essay.... eh, I could have done better. It wasn't my best attempt but it certainly wasn't my worst. If I get a Category 3 mark or below for it I'll probably cry xD
I also learned that some people are mental enough to consider Elsa an emo.