SECTION A-DRAMA
Answer one or both questions from this play “The Merchant of Venice”
Question 1.
Read the extract given below and Answer the question that follows:
PORTIA: Go draw aside the curtains, And discover the several casket to this Noble Prince - now make your choice.
MOROCCO: The first of gold, who this inscription bears, “ Who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire”;
(1)Who is Morocco? How did he introduce himself to Portia when they first met in an earlier scene? [3]
(2)How would Morocco know that he had made the right choice? What would his reward be? [3]
(3) Which casket did Morocco finally choose? What reasons did he give for rejecting the casket made of lead? [3]
(4) What two objects does Morocco find in the casket of his choice? What reason does he give to Portia for leaving in haste [3]
(5) How does Portia respond to Morocco's parting words? What does this reveal of her nature? [4]
Question 2.
Read the extract given below and Answer the questions that follows:
PORTIA: Why this bond is forfeit;
and lawfully by this the Jew may claim
A pounds of flesh, to be by him cut off
Nearest the merchant's heart. Be merciful:
Take thrice thy Money; bid me tear the bond.
SHYLOCK: When it is paid according to the tenourIt doth appear you are a worthy judge;
You know the law , your exposition
Hath been most sound: I charge you by the law,
whereof you are a well deserving pillar,
proceed to judgement: by my soul I swear
There is no power in the tongue of man
To alter me: I stay here on my bond.
(1)What is meant by 'this bond is forfeit'? How is the bond now forfeit? (3)
(2) Give the meanings of: When it is paid according to the tenour. (3)
(3) Why does Shylock call Portia a worthy judge? Why was she compared Daniel earlier? (3)
(4) What was Shylock's reaction when Portia offered him thrice the due amount for the first time? (3)
(5) State Why Shylock was confident that no one could take away his right to forfeiture ? What impression of Shylock's character do you have from the extract.
Give reason to justify your opinion. (4)
SECTION (B) - POETRY
Answer any one or both the questions from this section.
Question 3
The athletes had come from so many countries to run for the gold, for the silver and bronze many weeks and months in training all building up to the games. All
round the field spectators were gathered cheering on all the young women and men then the final event of the day was approaching the last race about to
begin. _ Nine gold medals
(1)Where did the athletes “come from so many countries”? Why? (3)
(2)What do the words ‘gold', ' silver' and' bronze’ stand for in the extract? Do you think the contestants were prepared well for the event? give reason for your
answer. (3)
(3) Give the meaning of : (3)
(a) All buildings up to the games.
(b) The last race about to begin
(4)Why did the spectators gathered around the field? Who were referred to as the “young men and women”? (3)
(5) Which final event is referred to and extract what was the mood of the spectators there? (4)
Question 4They say it was a shocking sight After the field was won; For many thousand bodies here Lay rotting in the sun; But things like that, you know, must be After a
famous victory. __ After Blenheim
(1)To whom does “They” in the extract refer? Why do you think the sight was shocking even when the battle was won? (3)
(2) Which 'famous victory' is being referred to in the extract? Who were responsible for this victory? (3)
(3)What is the tone of the last two lines of the extract? What , according to you, the poet wants to convey in these lines? (3)
(4)State clearly how has the poet created an atmosphere Of devastation caused by war, in the poem. (3)
(5) What was the occupation of the speaker of these lines? How do you know about his occupation? (4)
SECTION (C) SHORT STORIES
Answer any one or both the questions from this section
Question 5
They stood in the doorway of the underground for a moment until it was a raining hard. Then they closed the door and heard the gigantic sound of the rain
falling in the tons and avalanches , everywhere and forever. “Will it be seven more years?” __All summer in a day
(1)Why Did the children stand in the doorway? What were they doing till then? (3)
(2) Describe briefly what Happened when it rained on the planet Venus. (3)
(3) Why did one student cry, “Margot”? Why was Margot secluded from other students? What were her feelings then? (3)
(4)Who harrassed Margot? What accusations were levelled against her? How did the other students treat her? (3)
(5)How is the story based on science fiction? Give two examples to support your answer. (4)
Question 6
Answer the following questions with reference to the short story, 'Hearts and Hands.’
(1)Describe Miss Fairchild's reaction on seeing the two men. How does her expressions change after sometime? (4)
(2)How is the mistaken identify used the development of the plot in the story? (4)
(3) How does the story, Hearts and Hands reveal that appearance can be
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SECTION A-DRAMA
Answer one or both questions from this play “The Merchant of Venice”
Question 1.
Read the extract given below and Answer the question that follows:
PORTIA: Go draw aside the curtains, And discover the several casket to this Noble Prince - now make your choice.
MOROCCO: The first of gold, who this inscription bears, “ Who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire”;
(1)Who is Morocco? How did he introduce himself to Portia when they first met in an earlier scene? [3]
(2)How would Morocco know that he had made the right choice? What would his reward be? [3]
(3) Which casket did Morocco finally choose? What reasons did he give for rejecting the casket made of lead? [3]
(4) What two objects does Morocco find in the casket of his choice? What reason does he give to Portia for leaving in haste [3]
(5) How does Portia respond to Morocco's parting words? What does this reveal of her nature? [4]
Question 2.
Read the extract given below and Answer the questions that follows:
PORTIA: Why this bond is forfeit;
and lawfully by this the Jew may claim
A pounds of flesh, to be by him cut off
Nearest the merchant's heart. Be merciful:
Take thrice thy Money; bid me tear the bond.
SHYLOCK: When it is paid according to the tenourIt doth appear you are a worthy judge;
You know the law , your exposition
Hath been most sound: I charge you by the law,
whereof you are a well deserving pillar,
proceed to judgement: by my soul I swear
There is no power in the tongue of man
To alter me: I stay here on my bond.
(1)What is meant by 'this bond is forfeit'? How is the bond now forfeit? (3)
(2) Give the meanings of: When it is paid according to the tenour. (3)
(3) Why does Shylock call Portia a worthy judge? Why was she compared Daniel earlier? (3)
(4) What was Shylock's reaction when Portia offered him thrice the due amount for the first time? (3)
(5) State Why Shylock was confident that no one could take away his right to forfeiture ? What impression of Shylock's character do you have from the extract.
Give reason to justify your opinion. (4)
SECTION (B) - POETRY
Answer any one or both the questions from this section.
Question 3
The athletes had come from so many countries to run for the gold, for the silver and bronze many weeks and months in training all building up to the games. All
round the field spectators were gathered cheering on all the young women and men then the final event of the day was approaching the last race about to
begin. _ Nine gold medals
(1)Where did the athletes “come from so many countries”? Why? (3)
(2)What do the words ‘gold', ' silver' and' bronze’ stand for in the extract? Do you think the contestants were prepared well for the event? give reason for your
answer. (3)
(3) Give the meaning of : (3)
(a) All buildings up to the games.
(b) The last race about to begin
(4)Why did the spectators gathered around the field? Who were referred to as the “young men and women”? (3)
(5) Which final event is referred to and extract what was the mood of the spectators there? (4)
Question 4They say it was a shocking sight After the field was won; For many thousand bodies here Lay rotting in the sun; But things like that, you know, must be After a
famous victory. __ After Blenheim
(1)To whom does “They” in the extract refer? Why do you think the sight was shocking even when the battle was won? (3)
(2) Which 'famous victory' is being referred to in the extract? Who were responsible for this victory? (3)
(3)What is the tone of the last two lines of the extract? What , according to you, the poet wants to convey in these lines? (3)
(4)State clearly how has the poet created an atmosphere Of devastation caused by war, in the poem. (3)
(5) What was the occupation of the speaker of these lines? How do you know about his occupation? (4)
SECTION (C) SHORT STORIES
Answer any one or both the questions from this section
Question 5
They stood in the doorway of the underground for a moment until it was a raining hard. Then they closed the door and heard the gigantic sound of the rain
falling in the tons and avalanches , everywhere and forever. “Will it be seven more years?” __All summer in a day
(1)Why Did the children stand in the doorway? What were they doing till then? (3)
(2) Describe briefly what Happened when it rained on the planet Venus. (3)
(3) Why did one student cry, “Margot”? Why was Margot secluded from other students? What were her feelings then? (3)
(4)Who harrassed Margot? What accusations were levelled against her? How did the other students treat her? (3)
(5)How is the story based on science fiction? Give two examples to support your answer. (4)
Question 6
Answer the following questions with reference to the short story, 'Hearts and Hands.’
(1)Describe Miss Fairchild's reaction on seeing the two men. How does her expressions change after sometime? (4)
(2)How is the mistaken identify used the development of the plot in the story? (4)
(3) How does the story, Hearts and Hands reveal that appearance can be