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I l - ASSOCIATION OF ODISHA - CHHATTISGARH ICSE SCHOOLS MODEL EXAMINATION 2016 PAPER- II (English Literature) (Two hours) Answer to this 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 mentioned at the head of the paper is the time allotted for writing the answers. Attempt five questions in all. You must attempt one question from each of the Sections A, B & C and any two other questions. SECTIONA - DRAMA Y / Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: Antonio: [16] The Duke cannot deny the course of law: For the commodity that strangers have with us in Venice, If it be denied, will much impeach the justice of his state; Since that the trade and profit of the city consisteth of afl nations. There, go : These griefs and losses have so bated me, That I shall hardly spare a pound of flesh Tomorrow to my bloody creditor. Well, gaoler, on. Pray God, Bassanio come to see me pay his debt, And then I care not! (~here (~What is Antonio? Who is he addressing to? Who has brought him there? [3] did Shylock want the jailor to do early in the scene? How does he react to ~ntonio/s (4what [Act III, Sc II] [1+2] request to listen to him? makes Antonio say that the Duke cannot refuse to Jet the law take its course? [2] (6) What tells you that Antonio has already suffered a lot? What is his attitude at ;(he [2+2] moment? (e) What is Antonio's last wish? What does it tell you of his character and [2+2] relationship with Bassanio? [16] 2. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: Salanio : I never heard a passion so confused. So strange, outrageous, and so variable, As the dog jew did utter in the streets: 'My daughter! 0 my ducats! 0 my daughter I' Fled with a Christian! 0 my Christian ducats! Justice! the law! my ducats, and my daughter! A sea/ed bag, two sealed bags of ducats. [Act II, Sc VIII] ------------------------------------------------Page 1of 3 Les.E Model Exam 2016,English 2 ,
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