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HUTCHINGS HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNIOR COLLEGE PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2023-24 LITERATURE IN ENGLISH ANSWER KEY CLASS X DURATION: 2 HOURS MAX MARKS: 80 Total number of printed sides: 5 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 at least one question from each of the Sections B, C and D and one question from any of the three sections. SECTION A (Attempt all questions from this Section) Question 1: Read the following questions and choose the most appropriate response from the choices given below (Please do not copy the question simply write out in correct serial order the appropriate word or phrase) [16] (i) Which word will rightly describe Shylock s speech Hath not a Jew eyes?..... (a) dispassionate (b) impassioned (c) curt (d) verbose (ii) What reason did Antonio give for facing Shylock s hatred? (a) Antonio was a Christian. (b) Antonio prevented Shylock from making half a million. (c) Antonio saved many men from facing Shylock s penalties. (d) Antonio rebuked Shylock for practising usury. (iii) Shylock: Is it nominated in the bond? What did Shylock want to know by asking this question. (a) Whether he has to arrange for a surgeon. (b) Whether he has to cut a pound of flesh close to Antonio s heart. 1
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