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ISC Class XII Board Exam 2017 : Elective English

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ELECTIVE ENGLISH (Maximum Marks: 100) (Time allowed: Three hours) (Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper. They must NOT start writing during this time.) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Attempt five questions, covering at least three of the prescribed textbooks. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]. Note: Credit is given for textual detail and for the candidate s own response. Candidates are advised to exercise their options with great care, keeping in view their knowledge and understanding of the question(s) chosen. Candidates are also expected to be precise and to avoid unnecessary details. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Harper Lee Question 1 How do Jem and Dill react to the court proceedings they witness at Tom s trial? [20] Question 2 What role do the Ewells play in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird? [20] Question 3 Briefly narrate the mad dog incident in To Kill a Mockingbird highlighting its symbolism in the novel. [20] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This Paper consists of 3 printed pages and 1 blank page. 1217-850 Turn over Copyright reserved. THE HUNGRY TIDE Amitav Ghosh Question 4 The Hungry Tide is a significant work in the field of nature-oriented literature. Discuss this observation using, in detail, any three distinct examples from the novel. [20] Question 5 Write short notes on: (a) Moyna (b) Kanai [20] Question 6 What was the Morichjhapi incident? How does it play a central role in the novel The Hungry Tide? [20] A DOLL S HOUSE Henrik Ibsen Question 7 A Doll s House is a play about setting oneself free. Comment with reference to the four major characters in the play. [20] Question 8 The various letters in the play are significant to the plot and the theme of the play A Doll s House. Discuss, giving adequate textual reference. [20] Question 9 Bring out the character and role of Mrs. Kristine Linde in Ibsen s A Doll s House. [20] DEATH OF A SALESMAN Arthur Miller Question 10 Describe the scene at Frank s Chop House, highlighting the breakdown of Willy s relationship with his sons. [20] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 1217-850 Question 11 Write short notes on: (a) The seeds and carpentry as symbols. (b) The significance of the stockings and the rubber hose. [20] Question 12 In Death of a Salesman, what delusion and mistaken beliefs did Willy Loman harbour? Why did he choose to end his life? [20] NINETEENTH AND TWENTIETH CENTURY VERSE Edited by Chris Woodhead Question 13 Critically examine the poem Wild Oats by Philip Larkin. [20] Question 14 Analyse W.H. Auden s Refugee Blues as a touching account of a social and political problem from his times, which is as relevant today. [20] Question 15 Edward Thomas explores a number of related themes in The Signpost. Discuss these in the light of your understanding of the poem. [20] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 1217-850

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