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GOKULDHAM HIGHSCHOOL & JUNIOR COLLEGE GOENKA &ASGOCIATES SECONDARY SECTION (2023-2024) FIRST PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION PAPER-2) SUBJECT: LITERATURE IN ENGLISH (ENGLISH EDUCATONAL TRUST MARKS: 80 GRADE: 10 TIME: 2 Hours DATE: 03.01.2024 provided separately. Answers to this Paper must be writen on the paper 15 minutes. You will not be allowed to write during the first This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. the time allowedfor writing the The time given at the head ofthis Paper is answers. The paper has four sections. Section A must be answered. Section Ais compulsory- Allyuestions in Sections B, C and D and one from each of the You mustattempt one question choice. other question from any Section of your questions are given in brackets |J The intended marks for questions or parts of printed pages. This paper contains 10_ SECTION A (Attempt all questions fromthis Section) Question 1 the the most appropriate response from choose and questions following correct Read the the question, simply write out in copy not do (Please below. [16 Marks] choiccs given plhrase.) or word appropriale serial order the that his (i) Hiler childishly insisted performers were mcmbers of (a) Nazi party e masterrace (c) Jewish race (d)fast race 1 Grade 10 Sub: Literature in English (English hPa p e r (ii) In the poem 'Daffodils,' to whom does the poet compare himself) (a) lonely as a man (b) lonely as a friend (c) lonely as a flower va) lonely as a cloud (i) What was Margot's biggest crime of all? (a) She had fought with all the children. (b) She was scared of the thunder. Sey She had come to Venus only five years ago from (d) She had left Venus along with her Earth. parents. (iv) Which of the following lines contains the same literary device as the one in David Roth's, "His dreams and his efforts dashed in the dirt"? (a The football field was filled with fervent fans cheering (b) Her laughter was music to the ears. (c) Thunder rumbled on the distant hill. (d) Let my country awake to life and freedom! (v)The Gujars were (a) prehistoric juggernauts (b) ancient kingdoms ce nomadic graziers (d) Red Indians 2 enthusiastically. (English Paper -2) Sub; Literature inEnglish Grade 10 ( ) And you see my harvest. what Ireap." What does 'harvest mean in ie poem, "The Patriot'? a) reward (b) grains (c) money (d) degree sequence of events in the correct order. the lists that option the (Vn)Cho0se houses. a corner formed by two in heap a in down huddled (1) She half a packet had been burnt. and matches, the holding (2) She was still hungry. (3) Shecrept along, shivering, and cloth room, where a shining white (4) She could see right into the was spread on the table. (a) 1,2,3,4 b53,1.4,2 (c) 4,3,2,1l (d) 2,3,1,4 (viii)In the poem, 'Abou Ben Adhem,' what had made Ben Adhem bold? (a) his tribe (b) exceeding knowledge , ) exceeding peace (d) the lord 3 Sub: Literature in English (English Paper -2) Grade 10 relationship (4) oelect the option that shows the correct between statements (1) and (2). (1) *What is to be done with the children?" That was the chief question now. (2) "Takeher tothe poorhouse," said a rough man. (a) 1is the example of 2. is a cause of 2. (c) 1is independent of 2. (d) 1is a contradiction of 2. (X) In thepoem, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,' the term 'bars of rage' is synonynous to and (1)glory (2) anger (3) freedom (4) frustration ay2and 4 (b) l and 3 (c) 2and3 (d) 1and 4 (xi) Let me say amen' betimes, lest the devil cross my prayer. Who is the 'devil'? (a) Erebus vb)Shylock (c) Chus (d) Tubal 4 Biy Sub: Literaturein English(English Grade10 Paper - 2) Antonio? (X) which of the followingstatement is NOT said by Bassanio about (a) The dearest friend to me. (b) Thebest condition'd and unwearied spirit in doing courtesies. c He is worth a Jewess'eye. honour more appears than any that (a)One in whom the ancient Roman draws breath in Italy. Launcelot shortly? (xii) Why will Lorenzogrow jealous of ka) If he takes Jessica into corners. (b) If he changes liveries constantly. (c)If he takes Nerissa into the corners. Jew. (d) If he rejoins the services of the himself while in the Court of Venice? (xiv) What does Antonio say about (a) Iam an inhuman wretch. (b) I am the tailor that made the wings for the bird to fly. (c) Ilive upon the rack. ground. Y ) Iam the weakest kind of fruit thal drops earliest to the Whom does 'him' refer to? (xv) Portia found 'him'ever so honest-true. (a) Launcelot n6) Balthazar (c) Doctor Bellario (d) Salarino 5 Sub: Grade 10 ICSF Date Literature in English(English (xvi)Shylock says that he willnot be made a dull-eyed fool and yield to Y (a) Christian courtesies (b) Christian husbands Q1. (i) (c) Christian moneylenders , d ) Christian intercessors SECTION B (Answer one or more questions from this Section) (ii) DRAMA (The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare) Question 2 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: BASSANIO: None but that uglytreason of mistrust, Which makes me fear the enjoying of my love: There may as well be amity and life 'Tween snOw and fire, as treason and my love. (i) Why does Bassanio say, O happy torment'? What does Portia tell Bassanio after the curtains are drawn from before the caskets? I3| (ii) What will happen if Bassanio does not choose the right casket? [3| (iii) How will musicsound, if Bassanio wins in his chuice of caskets? (3] (iv) Bassanio says, The world is stilldeceived with ornament' Explain this statement with reference to Hercules and Mars. (v) Which casket does Bassanio finally choose? How does he describe the 'thing'he finds therein? 6 (3) Paper-2) Sub: Literature in English (English Paper - 2) Grade 10 Question3 Read the extract givenbelow and answer the questions that follow: LORENZO: in such a night Troilus nethinks mounted the Trojan walls, And sigh'd his soul toward the Grecian tents, Where Cressid lay that night. does (1) Where does the scene take place? How Lorenzo describe 'such a [3] night'? given by Jessica 'in such a night' (1) Elaborate on the reference who became the [3] symbol of faithful lovers'. bought to of the night'? What information is silence in fast 'so comes Who (1ii) (3] Lorenzo and Jessica? is Jessica never (iv) Why, according to Lorenzo, merry when she hears sweet assert the 'sweet power of music ?3] music? What example does he give to |4| of Portia in the play. (v) Give a detailed character sketch SECTION C this Section) (Answer one or more questions from PROSE Poens and Short Stories) (Treasure Trove -A Collection of ICSE Question 4 Angel in Disguise' by T.SArthur ' A n lesson the from extract following the Read and answer the questions that follow: position and was Maggie with painful effort, had raised herself to an upright out of which all had just vague terror had come into her thin white face. sitting on the bed, straining her eyes upon the door departed, A 7 Grade 10 Sub: Literature in English (English Paper-2 "O, Mr. Thompson!" she cried out, catching her suspended breath, "don't leave me here all alone!" (i) How did the mother in the story die? What did the neighbours do as they got to know of her death? (i) Whowas Maggie? Why was she hopelessly diseased? (iii) Narrate the happenings of thc day following the day of death of the mother. (iv) What was Joe Thompson's reply to Maggie's cry, "don't all alone"? What did he do thereafter? (v) 'Maggie was an angel in disguise for the explanation to support the statement. [3) [3] (3] leave me here (3] Thompsons.' Give relevant 14| Question5 Read the following extract fromthe lesson The Blue Bead' by Norah Burke and answer the questions that follow: From deep water came the crocodile. Out of black water, curved with whirlpools, and into the frill of gold shallows by the stepping-stones. (i) Give a detailed description of the 'mugger crocodile. (3| (i)The big crocodile fed mostly on fish. What other 'things' did it feed on? (3| (iii) Describe Sibia. What did the last of her meal consist of? [3] (iv) There was no end to the wonders of the world.' What were some 'other wonders' that Sibia had seen? |3| (v) Do you think Sibi, in allher life from birth to death, was marked for work? Justify your answer. (4) WecklySuper Test 30 Paon No.. ke Grade 10 Sub: Literature in English (English Paper - 2) (Answer one or noreSECTION D questions from this Section.) (Treasure Trove - ACollectionPOETRY of ICSE Poems and Short Question 6 Stories) Read the following and answer the extract from the poemn 'AbouBen Adhem' by Leigh Hunt questions that follow: Abou Ben Adhem (may his increase!) Awoke one night from a deeptribedream of peace And saw within the in his moonlight room, Making itrich, and like a lily in the bloom. (1) What is meant by the term 'may his tribe increase"? Why is it said with reference to Abou Ben Adhem? (ii)Explain the lines: And saw within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich, and like alily in the bloom. (iii) Which words in the poem are synonymous to the angel? What answer did Aboureceive to his question What writest thou?" What was Abou's very next question? (iv) What happened thenext night'? Why was Abou surprised? (v)What is the message conveyed in this poem? [3] 3| (3] [3) |4| Question 7 Read the extract from David Roth's poem, 'Nine Gold Medals' given below and answer the questions that follow: And the banner above and nine smiling faces Said more than these words ever will Said more than thesewords ever will 9 Grade 10 Sub: Literature in English(English Paper -2) (i) What was specialabout the athletes who had come to participate in the Sports Meet? What was their aim? What has been said about their preparation for the [3| (1) Why were the spectators gathered round the field? What was the final event of event? the day? What was the frame of mind of theathletes as they stoodpoised for the signal? [3| (iii) What unfortunate incident occurred with the youngest athlete? How didhe [3| react to it? Why? (iv) How did the other athletes act in response to the incident that took place with the youngest athlete? [3] (v) Give an alternate title to this poem. Give reasons for your answer. 10 14|
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