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ICSE Class 8 Mid-term 2021 : English Paper 2 (English Literature) : Assessment 4 ( 40 Marks )

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ASSESSMENT 4 2020 21 Std: VIII Date: 5/11/2020 Marks: 40 Subject: English Literature Dur. : 1 Hour _________________________________________________________________________ Attempt all six questions Section A- Drama Read the extract and answer the questions that follow: I) Sebastian: Sir, you may thank yourself for this loss, That would not bless our Europe with your daughter, But rather lose her to an African; Where she, at least, is banish d from your eye, Who hath cause to wet the grief on t. 1. Who is referred to as Sir ? What loss is Sebastian referring to? How is Sebastian related to Sir ? [3] 2. Who is the daughter referred to here? Where is she now? Which other queen has she been compared to and why? [3] 3. Where is the scene taking place? Who are present at the scene? Under what circumstance did they reach this place? [3] II) Antonio: Then let us both be sudden. Gonzalo : (Waking) Now, good angels Preserve the king! Why, how now? Ho! Awake! Why are you drawn? Wherefore this ghastly looking? 1. What does Antonio mean by Then let us both be sudden ? Who is us referred to? What did they conspire to do? [3] 2. Which sound wakes up Gonzalo suddenly? What was the role of Ariel in this scene? Why does Gonzalo ask Why are you drawn? What did the king suggest they do at the end of the scene? [4] 1 Section B- Poetry Read the extract and answer the questions that follow: III) Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high; Where knowledge is free; Where the world has not been broken up into fragments By narrow domestic walls; 1. What is the theme of the poem? To whom has the poet addressed the poem? [2] 2. What does the poet mean by 'the head is held high'? Identify the figure of speech used in fourth line given above. [2] 3. Explain 'broken up into fragments, by narrow domestic walls. How can we cement these broken walls? [2] IV) My Captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still, My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will, The ship is anchor d safe and sound, its voyage closed and done, From fearful trip the victor ship comes in with object won; 1. Who is addressed as 'Captain'? Why is he addressed as Captain? [2] 2. Why are the Captain s lips pale and still? Where is he at present? [2] 3. Who is expectantly waiting for the Captain to return home? Give an example of repetition from the poem? [2] 2 Section C- Prose Read the extract and answer the questions that follow: V) As evening closed in I crossed the bridge at Rochester, footsore and tired, and ate the bread that I had bought for supper. One or two little houses, with the notice Lodgings for Travellers , had tempted me; but I was afraid of spending the few pence I had. 1. Where does David decide to run away? What does he do to earn some money? [2] 2. David is tempted by the notice Lodgings for Travellers, why does he not avail the facility? Where does David sleep that night? [2] 3. On which day does he reach his destination? Why did the shopkeepers not help him when he inquired about Aunt Betsey? [2] VI) Least of all do zoos produce any new knowledge about animal behaviour? 1. Mention two benefits that people believe zoos offer? [2] 2. Where must one gain new knowledge about animal behaviour? [2] 3. Suggest a way you would use to inform the other students about being compassionate towards animals? [2] ******************************************** 3

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