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ICSE Class X Prelims 2021 : English Paper 2 (English Literature) (Karnataka ICSE Schools Association KISA, Bengaluru)

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KARNATAKA ICSE SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION PREPARATORY EXAMINATION FEBRUARY 2021 ___________________________________________________________________________ Class: X Subject: English II (Literature) Max. Marks: 80 Duration: 2 hrs. Date : 10th February 2021 ________________________________________________________________________ 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 five questions in all. You must attempt at least one question from each of the Sections A, B and C. You may attempt the remaining two questions from any section(s) of your choice. _____________________________________________________________________ The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ] ____________________________________________________________________ SECTION A DRAMA Answer at least one question from this Section. The Merchant of Venice : Shakespeare Question 1. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: Arragon: I am enjoin d by oath to observe three things First, never to unfold to anyone Which casket twas I chose; next, if I fail Of the right casket, never in my life To woo a maid in way of marriage; Lastly, if I do fail in fortune of my choice, Immediately to leave you and be gone . (i)Where is the Prince of Arragon? Why had he come here? Who had come before him with the same purpose? [3] (ii)Why had Portia been upset by this system of choosing her husband? How had Nerissa convinced her that it was a suitable system? [3] (iii) Why did the Prince of Arragon reject the lead casket? In a later scene who chose the lead casket? Why did he choose it? [3] (iv)What inscriptions did the suitors find on each casket? [3] (v) Which casket did the Prince of Arragon choose? Why did he choose that casket? What does his choice tell us about his personality? [4] Question 2.

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