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LITERATURE IN ENGLISH ENGLISH - 2 (Two hours) Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. _________________________________________________________________________________ Attempt any five questions in all. You must attempt one question from each of the Sections A, B and C and any two other questions. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets []. _________________________________________________________________________________ SECTION A-DRAMA The Merchant Of Venice: Shakespeare Question 1 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: The slaves are ours . So do I answer you: The pound of flesh I demand of him, Is dearly bought; tis mine and I will have it. (a) Which important point in the character of Shylock is suggested in the extract given above? Give reason to justify your answer. What were the instances given by Shylock to claim his penalty? [3] (b) What were the examples given by Antonio for not convincing the Jew? How does Antonio shows mercy towards Shylock later in the scene? Why did Shylock refused to show mercy towards Antonio? [3] (c) How does Shylock criticize the Christian husbands? What did he prefer for his own daughter? [3] (d) What is the token of remembrance that Portia demands from Antonio and Bassanio? How did Bassanio react? [3] (e) What is the peril by which Portia is asking Shylock to take his forfeiture? What does Gratiano say about the Christening ceremony of Shylock? How does the Duke show mercy towards Shylock? [4] Question 2 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: In such a night Did Thisbe fearfully o rtrip the dew, And saw the lions shadow ere himself, And ran dismayed away. (a) Who was Thisbe? Why did Thisbe ran dismayed? What is the reply of the listener to the above lines? [3] (b) Who is Diana? What does the speaker think about the people who do not have love for Music? What power does Music has according to the listener? [3] (c) What were the reasons given by Gratiano for parting with the ring? To whom did he gave the ring? Why? [3] (d) Explain the line: Fair ladies, you drop manna in the way of starved people . What was the news brought by Portia to Antonio later in the scene? [3] (e) How did the ring episode create an atmosphere of comedy as well as joy? [4] SECTION B - POETRY A Collection Of Poems and Short Stories Question 3 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: But love me for love s sake, that evermore Thou mayst love on, through love s eternity. -If Thou Must Love Me. Elizabeth Barret Browning. (a) What exactly are the fears of the speaker? What is her final expectation? [3] (b) What according to Elizabeth Browning are the attributes of true love? [3] (c) and love, so wrought, May be unwrought so. The poet refers to two conditions in relation to love. Explain how it was wrought, and secondly, how it was unwrought? [3] (d) What brings a sense of pleasant ease ? What is the figure of speech used by the poetess in the the last two lines of the extract? [3] (e) What message does this poem convey to you? Explain the background in which this poem had been written? [4] Question 4 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: I looked around to get some aid the only things I found Were big, deep craters in the earth bodies on the ground. I kept on firing at them, sir. I tried to do my best, But finally sat down with this small pain in my chest. -Small Pain In My Chest. Michael Mack (a) Who is speaking these lines, to whom and when? [3] (b) Why did the man need some aid? Give another word for aid . [3] (c) What did the man think about his wife and mother? Was the man able to fight his injuries? What do you mean by Asian Dirt ? [3] (d) What excuse did the man give for sitting down? What else had he done? [3] (e) What is life in trenches like? Comment with specific reference to Small Pain In My Chest . [4] SECTION B - PROSE A Collection Of Poems and Short Stories Question 5 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: So he put his head under his wing and in a minute was fast asleep. September went to sleep too. But when the dawn broke she was awakened by the little bird calling her at the top of his voice. Wake up, wake up , he said. (a) What was Princess September's reaction to the loss of her parrot? What was her mother's reaction to it? What do the reactions indicate about the nature and temperament of each? [3] (b) The eight Princesses made an offer to Princess September. What was it? Why, in your view, did they do it? [3] (c) What did Princess September do to ensure the safety of her pet? How did the bird react to it? [3] (d) What persuaded Princess September to give the bird his freedom again? How did the bird react to it? [3] (e) Friendship is based on faith and trust. Comment on the relationship between Princess September and her little bird. [4] Question 6 Do you agree with the author that the people who fought against the terrorists and helped the innocent and the injured on 26th November 2008 in Mumbai are true heroes? Give a reasoned answer with close reference to the story Indian heroes . [16]

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