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ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSAL SCHOOL UNIVERSAL FIRST PRELIM EXAMINATION 2018-2019 ENGLISH LITERATURE Two hours CLASSX MARKS: 80 DATE: 24/09/2018 Answers to this pllper 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 nt the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. Attempt fi.ve questions in all. You must attempt one question from each of the Sections A, B and c and not more than two other questions. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ J. Section A - Drama The Merchant of Venice 1. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: Jessica Past all expressing. It is very meet The Lord Bassanio live an upright life; For, having such a blessing in his lady, He finds the joys of heaven here on earth; And if on earth he do not mean it, then In reason he should never come to heaven. , (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) What is 'Past all expressing'?Why does Jessica suggest that Bassanio should lead {31 an upright life? [3] What does Jessica say immediately after this extract praising Portia? [3] What has Lorenzo said earlier about Launcelot's skill in using words? Bring out the humour in Launcelot's speech in the context of serving dinner. [3] [4] Give a brief character sketch of Launcelot in this scene. ~ a d the following extract and answer the questions that follow: Shylock Is that the law? Poi;:tia Thyself shalt see the Act; For, as thou urgestjustice, be assured , Thou shalt have justice, more than thou desirest. Gratlano 0 , learned judge! - Mark, Jew: a learned judge!
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