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ENGLISH STUDY CENTRE (VII - XII, B.A, M.A)

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Time: 2 Hrs. Marks: 40

1. Answer any two of the following questions: [2 × 2 = 4]

Where did the Hermit live and whom did he receive there? [1+1]
What did Alice find on the three-legged table? What was written on it? [1+1]
Who was the bearded man? Why did he want to kill the Tsar? [1+1]
"Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be late!"—Who said this and what was he looking at? [1+1]

2. Answer any one of the following questions: [6 × 1 = 6]

"Forgive me!"—Who said this? Why did he ask for forgiveness? How did the Tsar show his forgiveness and what did he promise to do? [1+1+2+2]
Describe the Hall of Doors that Alice found herself in. How did she try to escape from it and what obstacle did she face regarding the golden key? [3+3]

3. Answer any two of the following questions: [2 × 2 = 4]

What does the "twilight of such day" symbolize in 'Sonnet 73'?
"It took the whole of Creation / To produce my foot"—Explain the significance of this line.
What warning does the poet give about the rising sea levels in 'The Greenhouse Effect'?
What are the three metaphors used by Shakespeare to describe his age in 'Sonnet 73'?
Why does the hawk say "There is no sophistry in my body"?
How does the poet describe the changing weather patterns in 'The Greenhouse Effect'?

4. Answer any one of the following questions: [6 × 1 = 6]

Critically analyze the central theme of power and arrogance in the poem 'Hawk Roosting'.
How does Shakespeare use the imagery of the dying fire to represent old age in 'Sonnet 73'? What is the final message to his friend? [4+2]
Discuss the environmental concerns raised by the poet in 'The Greenhouse Effect'. What future does he predict for mankind?

5. Answer any one of the following questions: [5 × 1 = 5]

Sketch the character of Maurya in 'Riders to the Sea'. How does she react to the death of her last son, Bartley? [3+2]
Discuss the significance of the title 'Riders to the Sea'. Does the sea act as a character in the play? Give reasons. [2+3]

6. Do as directed: [2 × 1 = 2]

The sun set. The boys returned to the hostel. Their work was finished.
(Join into a complex sentence)
Seeing the police officer, the thief ran away to a nearby alley where he hid behind a bin.
(Split into simple sentences)

7. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles/prepositions: [1 × 3 = 3]

            The book was lying _______ the table, covered _______ dust. It had not been opened for _______ hour or two.
        

8. Attempt either (a) or (b):

(a) Write an essay within 150 words on "The Value of Time in Student Life." [10]

-- OR --

(b) Answer both of the following:

Compose an email within 75 words to the Librarian of your school requesting them to order new reference books for the upcoming semester. [5]
Write a blog within 75 words on "Benefits of Early Rising." [5]