"What is the most efficient way of learning quotes?"

Personally, I found that the most effective may to learn quotes would be to highlight the quotes as I read through the book; this made finding the quotes far easier when I needed them. Always read the book at least twice because it gives you the opportunity to re-read the text with a precise eye, looking specifically at thematic qualities. Learning quotes is never about quantity, but about quality. Therefore, once you have highlighted all of the quotes you perceive as significant, narrow these down (Create a list of themes that are relevant to the chosen text and pick about 10-15 quotes which fall into each category) and type them onto a word document by theme. Re-typing (or handwriting if preferred) solidifies the quote further into your memory as you will be actively learning. My method then encourages individual annotation of each quote; look for specific techniques, language and voice within each quote. When it comes to re-using these quotes therefore within an exam, your brain will automatically associate the quote with analysis, ensuring time efficiency within the exam. If you have enough time, using cue cards is always a good idea. Printing your word document of quotes however and re-reading the page continuously will have a similar effect. Repetition is key in all aspects of memory and it is never too early to start revising.