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English Major Semester Question Paper
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End Semester Examination

B.A. English (Major/Minor) - Semester I

Course: Reading Poetry, Fiction & Drama Time: 2 Hours Full Marks: 40
UNIT 1: Reading Poetry
Answer one question from the following. 1 x 10 = 10
  1. Critically appreciate John Keats’s “Ode to a Nightingale” with special reference to its sensuous imagery and the theme of escapism.
    2. - OR -
  2. Discuss how Shakespeare treats the theme of love and spiritual wealth in Sonnet No. 29 ("When, in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes").
UNIT 3: Engaging with Drama
Answer one question from the following. 1 x 10 = 10
  1. Analyze the character of Maurya in J.M. Synge’s Riders to the Sea. How does she represent the universal tragedy of loss?
    2. - OR -
  2. Discuss Girish Karnad’s Tughlaq as a historical play with contemporary relevance. Comment on the complexity of the protagonist.
UNIT 2: Understanding Fiction
Answer one question from the following. 1 x 10 = 10
  1. (Novel Choice A) Discuss the theme of monstrosity and humanity in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Who is the real 'monster' in the novel?
  2. (Novel Choice B) Explore the themes of adolescence and friendship in Ruskin Bond’s The Room on the Roof.
  3. (Short Story) Discuss the significance of the ending of O. Henry’s "The Last Leaf". How does it illustrate the theme of sacrifice?
SHORT QUESTIONS (Units 1, 2 & 3)
Answer any five questions from the following. 5 x 2 = 10
  1. What is a 'Sonnet'? Briefly define its structure. (Unit 1)
  2. "Was it a vision, or a waking dream?" — Contextualize the line. (Unit 1)
  3. What central image does Jayanta Mahapatra use in his poem "Grass"? (Unit 1)
  4. Define 'Point of View' in fiction with an example. (Unit 2)
  5. Why does the boy in James Joyce’s "Araby" want to go to the bazaar? (Unit 2)
  6. Who is the 'narrator' in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein? (Unit 2)
  7. Who is Mary Tehsildar in Mahasweta Devi's "The Hunt"? (Unit 2)
  8. What are the 'unities' in Drama? (Unit 3)
  9. How did Michael die in Riders to the Sea? (Unit 3)
  10. Why did Muhammad bin Tughlaq decide to shift his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad? (Unit 3)
© 2026 Academic Exam Resources | Based on NEP Syllabus
English Semester II Exam - SET B
SET - B

SEMESTER I EXAMINATION, 2026

English (Major/Minor)

Paper: Poetry, Fiction & Drama

Time: 2 Hours Full Marks: 40
UNIT I: Reading Poetry 10 Marks
Answer one question from the following:
  1. Attempt a critical analysis of John Donne's "The Ecstasy" as a metaphysical poem. How does he blend physical and spiritual love?
  2. Discuss the central theme of Jayanta Mahapatra's poem "Grass". How does the poet reflect on the passage of time and memory?
UNIT III: Engaging with Drama 10 Marks
Answer one question from the following:
  1. "The sea is the most powerful character in Synge's Riders to the Sea." Discuss the validity of this statement.
  2. Comment on the use of symbolism in Girish Karnad's Tughlaq, with special reference to the game of chess and prayer.
UNIT II: Understanding Fiction 10 Marks
Answer one question from the following:
  1. (Novel) Examine the theme of isolation and alienation in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
  2. (Novel) Discuss the character of Rusty in Ruskin Bond's The Room on the Roof. How does he achieve his independence?
  3. (Short Story) Discuss the character of Mary Oraon in Mahasweta Devi's "The Hunt". How does she subvert the traditional role of a victim?
Short Answer Type Questions 2 x 5 = 10 Marks
Answer any five questions from Units I, II & III:
  1. "For God's sake hold your tongue, and let me love." — Name the poem and the poet. (Unit 1)
  2. What does the phrase "dull sublunary lovers" mean in Donne's poem? (Unit 1)
  3. "My heart aches, and a drowsy numbness pains..." — Why does the poet's heart ache? (Unit 1)
  4. Who is Captain Walton in Frankenstein? (Unit 2)
  5. What is the 'Behula' legend mentioned in "The Last Leaf"? (Unit 2)
  6. What did the narrator buy at the bazaar in Joyce's "Araby"? (Unit 2)
  7. Why is the festival in Mahasweta Devi's story called "The Hunt"? (Unit 2)
  8. What are the 'white boards' meant for in Riders to the Sea? (Unit 3)
  9. Who is Aziz in the play Tughlaq? (Unit 3)
  10. Why does Step-mother scold Tughlaq in the play? (Unit 3)
© 2026 Educational Assessment Services | Set B
English Semester II Exam - SET B
SET - B

SEMESTER II EXAMINATION, 2026

English (Major/Minor)

Paper: Poetry, Fiction & Drama

Time: 2 Hours Full Marks: 40
UNIT I: Reading Poetry 10 Marks
Answer one question from the following:
  1. Attempt a critical analysis of John Donne's "The Ecstasy" as a metaphysical poem. How does he blend physical and spiritual love?
  2. Discuss the central theme of Jayanta Mahapatra's poem "Grass". How does the poet reflect on the passage of time and memory?
UNIT III: Engaging with Drama 10 Marks
Answer one question from the following:
  1. "The sea is the most powerful character in Synge's Riders to the Sea." Discuss the validity of this statement.
  2. Comment on the use of symbolism in Girish Karnad's Tughlaq, with special reference to the game of chess and prayer.
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UNIT II: Understanding Fiction 10 Marks
Answer one question from the following:
  1. (Novel) Examine the theme of isolation and alienation in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
  2. (Novel) Discuss the character of Rusty in Ruskin Bond's The Room on the Roof. How does he achieve his independence?
  3. (Short Story) Discuss the character of Mary Oraon in Mahasweta Devi's "The Hunt". How does she subvert the traditional role of a victim?
Short Answer Type Questions 2 x 5 = 10 Marks
Answer any five questions from Units I, II & III:
  1. "For God's sake hold your tongue, and let me love." — Name the poem and the poet. (Unit 1)
  2. What does the phrase "dull sublunary lovers" mean in Donne's poem? (Unit 1)
  3. "My heart aches, and a drowsy numbness pains..." — Why does the poet's heart ache? (Unit 1)
  4. Who is Captain Walton in Frankenstein? (Unit 2)
  5. What is the 'Behula' legend mentioned in "The Last Leaf"? (Unit 2)
  6. What did the narrator buy at the bazaar in Joyce's "Araby"? (Unit 2)
  7. Why is the festival in Mahasweta Devi's story called "The Hunt"? (Unit 2)
  8. What are the 'white boards' meant for in Riders to the Sea? (Unit 3)
  9. Who is Aziz in the play Tughlaq? (Unit 3)
  10. Why does Step-mother scold Tughlaq in the play? (Unit 3)
© 2026 Educational Assessment Services | Set B

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