Formatting page ...
Bishop Johnson School and College Allahabad Time 2hrs Marks 80 Answer 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 five questions in all. You must attempt one question from each of 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: [16] Portia : By my troth, Nerissa, my little body is aweary of this great world Nerissa : You would be, sweet madam, if your miseries were in the same abundance as your good fortunes are; and yet, for aught I see, they are sick that surfeit with too much as they that starve with nothing. It mean: super fluity comes sooner by white hairs, but competency lives longer. 1. Where are the speaker at this time? Why is Portia sad and bored? What is the occasion? [3] 2. Who is Nerissa? How does Nerissa try to cheer Portia? Who enters later in the scene? What news is conveyed to Portia? [3] 3. What does Nerissa say about Portia s father? Why according to her must Portia abide by her dead father s will? [3] 4. Later in the extract how does Nerissa remind Portia of Bassano? What does she say about him? What is Portia s reaction? [3] 5. What do you think is the real reason of Portia s sadness? How is her will curbed by her father s will? [4] Question 2 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: Shylock: [16] Jessica, my girl, Look to my house I am right loath to go: There is some ill a-brewing towards my rest, For I did dream of money-bags to night. 1. Where does this scene takes place? Who else is there besides Shylock and Jessica? Where was Shylock going and why? [3]
|
