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Class 10 ISC Prelims 2018 : English Paper 2 (English Literature) (Ashok Hall Girls Residential School, Almora)

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ICSE PRE-BOARD PAPER 2018 CLASS: X M.M. 80 SUBJECT: English Literature Time: 2 Hrs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 any five questions in all including one question from each of the sections. Intended marks for the 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: SHYLOCK: Shall I not receive my principal? PORTIA: Thou shalt have nothing but the forfeiture, To be taken at thy peril, Jew. (i) Explain what Portia means by the above words. [3] (ii) How does Shylock respond to her words? [3] (iii) What more does Portia tell Shylock about the Laws of Venice as applicable to an alien (foreigner)? [3] (iv) What does Antonio propose to do with his share of Shylock s goods? [3] (v) What role does Portia play in this scene? What does this reveal of her character? [4] Question 2. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: ANTONIO: But little: I am arm'd and well prepared. Give me your hand, Bassanio: fare you well! Grieve not that I am fallen to this for you; For herein Fortune shows herself more kind Than is her custom: it is still her use To let the wretched man outlive his wealth, To view with hollow eye and wrinkled brow An age of poverty; from which lingering penance Of such misery doth she cut me off. (i) Where is this scene set? To whom are these words addressed? To what question does Antonio respond with the words, But little: ? [3] (ii) What does Antonio mean when he says, Grieve not that I have fallen to this for you ? [3] (iii) What does Antonio instruct Bassanio to do immediately after speaking these lines? [3] (iv) What is Bassanio s response to this speech? [3] (v) On what note does Antonio conclude his speech? What does this reveal of Antonio s attitude to life and death? [4] VIVEK TIWARI Page 1 SECTION B-POETRY Question 3. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: If thou must love me, let it be for nought Except for love`s sake only. Do not say `I love her for the smile- her look- her way Of speaking gently ` (If Thou Must Love Me by Elizabeth Barrett Browning) (i) What is the form of the poem? What do you know about the form? (ii) Who is speaking and to whom? What does `nought` mean? (iii) What is the person speaking about? Describe in brief. (iv) Which tree examples does the poet give that may be the reasons for love in the extract? (v) Which other examples does poet give immediately after the extract? Explain them. [3] [3] [3] [3] [4] Question 4. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: Everything is happening with leaps and bounds I am going out rarely, now and then Only, this is price of old age But my health is O.K. Usual aches and pains. No diabetes, no blood pressure, no heart attack. This is because of sound habits in youth. (The Professor by Nissim Ezekiel) (i) What does everything stand here? What is interesting in the line? (ii) What is strange about his going out? (iii) What is the price of old age? Is there any contradiction in the statement? If yes, mention it. (iv) What are the major health hazards of old age? How does the Professor assess his health? (v) What does he attribute to his condition of health? How does he feel about his health? [3] [3] [3] [3] [4] SECTION C-PROSE Question 5. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: Try to understand what I am saying! Our new government has sent us to help you, to talk to you and to understand your problems, so as to give you a better life. (i) Who is speaking to whom and in what context? [3] (ii) What did Rizwan say about the new government? [3] (iii) Why was Kasim not happy and satisfied? [3] (iv) Why did Kasim loose his trust in the new government? [3] (v) What does the problem in the extract indicate? Explain the context? [4] Question 6. Briefly describe the difficulties faced by Sher Singh in order to save his younger brother in the story Journey by Night. [16] VIVEK TIWARI Page 2

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