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(c) The peddler was a lonely vagrant trying to make sense, of his fortunes., PART 1, (d) The peddler was a rattrap seller, and his work deeply, inspired him., Objective Questions, Ans. (c) The fact that the peddler came 'to the line of thought, indicates that he was a lonely ragabond who was trying to, understand his own poverty stricken and depraved, condition., • Multiple Choice Questions, 1. The Peddler had the idea of the world in, 5. Why was the old crofter so talkative and friendly, with the peddler?, (a) Because he trusted the peddler., (b) Because the peddler was his old friend., (c) Because he lived there all alone and was happy to get, someone to talk to, (d) Because he thought that he peddler was a gold guy., Ans. (c) The old man/crofter was generous, friendly and, talkative with the peddler because, he lived alone in his, cottage. He had no family and could have enjoyed the, company of another man., (a) Happy moments, (b) Odd moments, (c) Difficult moments, (d) Distractive moments, Ans. (b) The peddler lead a very monotonous life. As a result,, he had a lot of free time thinking of things. It was during, one of such odd instances when he was thinking about his, rattraps that he had his idea of the world., 2. Why was the peddler's life sad and monotonous ?, (a) Because he had no family., (b) Because he had to work hard., (c) Because he was poor and lonely., (d) Because he had no respect in the society., 6. The Rattrap seller says that when he reached the, cottage, "instead of the sour faces which ordinarily, met him", he received a different treatment. What, kind of treatment did the seller get?, Ans. (c) Peddler's life was sad and monotonous because he was, a poor rattrap seller. He was alone in the world as he had, no family and due to his poverty striken condition no-one, would befriend him., (b) Incredulous, (d) Suspicious, (a) Hostile, (b) Generous, Ans. (b) The different treatment received by the peddler was, of kindness, friendliness and generosity. The peddler was, warmly welcomed and entertained in the cottage., 3. But one day this man had fallen into a line of, thought, which really seemed to him entertaining., The 'line of thought implies a, (a) Belief, (c) A fallacy, Ans. (b) The line of thought, i.e., the idea that the world is a, rattrap with its own baits, is a premise of philosophy., 4. "Left to his own meditations", one day the peddler, fell into "a line of thought, which really seemed to, him entertaining". What does the peddler's, conception of the world as a rattrap, signify about, him?, (b) Philosophy, (d) Fact, 7. Select the suitable option for the given statements,, based on your reading of "The Rattrap., 1. The vagabond enjoyed the company of the crofter, and wanted to help him out., 2. The vagabond stole the money so that he could find a, living for himself., (a) 1 can be inferred but 2 cannot be., (b) 1 is cannot be inferred 2 can be., (c) Both 1 and 2 can be inferred., (d) Both 1 and 2 cannot be inferred., Ans. (b) The vagabond was only feeling surprised at receiving, the warm treatment from the old crofter. Infact, he felt, greedy when the old crofter showed him the money. So,, he stole it to make a living for himself., [CBSE Question Bank 2021], (a) The peddler had a lot of time on his hands, with, nothing much to do., (b) The peddler was a reflective man whose wisdom did, not depend on his status.

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8. After following the sound of the regular thumping,, where did the peddler finally land?, Ans. (a) The ironmaster was suspicious of the peddler and did, not really approve of letting him stay in his house. This, suspicion came out to be true as the day after Christmas,, they had gotten to know that the peddler was a thief who, had looted the old crofter., (a) City, (c) Manor house, Ans (d) The sound of the regular thumping was coming from, Ramsjo iron mills where the Blacksmith and his, apprentice was working., 9. "Every now and then one of them got up to stir the, glowing mass with a long iron bar, returning in a, few moments dripping with prespiration, though, as, was the custom," What was the custom?, (a) To sit with the helper in the dark forge, (b) To wear nothing but a long shirt and a pair of wooden, shoes, (b) Forest, (d) Ramsjö Iron Mills, 13. "Yes, that was a line fellow you let into the house,", said her father., What light does the given line throw on the ironmaster as, a father?, (a) The ironmaster was disapproving of Edla's decision to, let the peddler stay., (b) The ironmaster blamed his daughter for harbouring a, criminal at home., (CBSE Question Bank 2021), (c) Shovelling the charcoal into the maw of the furnace, (d) Dripping with perspiration but still working through, the furnace., (c) The ironmaster was being playful with Edla, and, supported her decisions., (d) The ironmaster loved Edla but thought her to be to0, naive and idealistic., Ans. (b) The given lines indicate the custom in the iron mill for, the blacksmith and his apprentice was that they wore, nothing but a long shirt and a pair of wooden shoes while, working near the furnace., Ans. (a) The ironmaster was skeptical of his daughter Edla's, decision to let the peddler stay with them. So, when the, true identity of the peddler was revealed to them, he, leaves no chance of reminding Edla of his disapproval., 10. "You must have patience, my little girl," said the, father., The given line shows that the iron master was a, 14. "Yes, that was a fine fellow you let into the house,, said her father. "I only wonder how many silver, spoons are left in the cupboard by this time"., The tone used in the given lines can be described, as ......... ., (a) Loving father, (c) Egoist, Ans. (d) The ironmaster was a loving father who couldn't say, no to his eldest daughter Edla. At the same time, he was a, (b) Rational person, (d) Both (a) and (b), (a) Sarcastic (b) Disgust, Ans. (a) All through the return journey from the Chruch, the, ironmaster taunts and makes sarcastic comments on, Edla's decision to harbour a poor peddler., (c) Sorrow, (d) Angry, rational person who understood the negative, consequences that they could face for harbouring the, peddler., 15. Choose the statement that is not true about the, peddler., (a) The peddler wanted the ironmaster to give him some, 11. But although his guest was now so well groomed,, the ironmaster did not seem pleased. Why was the, ironmaster not pleased?, (a) Because of the change in his friend, (b) Because of the news of a robbery., (c) Because the guest was not his acquaintance., (d) Because his daughter had defied him., Ans. (c) The ironmaster had expected the stranger to be his, friend captain Nils Olof. However, when the groomed, stranger came out, he did not anyhow resemble his friend, but was infact a stranger., money., (b) The peddler feels guilty and curses himself for stealing., (c) The peddler was enchanted by Edla even though he, finds her to be modestly beautiful., (d) The peddler wishes to live a respectful life like a, captain., Ans. (c) The peddler gets affected by Edla's kind and, compassionate behaviour so much so that he decides to, lead a respectable life. There is no mention of infatuation, and Edla's beauty., 16. Though the reader does not meet Captain von, Stahle in person, they encounter the captain, symbolically. How?, (a) The ironmaster misidentifies the peddler as his cld, friend, the Captain and invites him home., (b) The reader realises the peddler is actually Captain von, Stahle when he signs off the letter., (c) Edla attends to the peddler as respectfully, caringly, and kindly, as she would have the Captain., (d) The peddler accepts the error of his ways, and displays, the qualities expected of a Captain., 12. Select the suitable option for given statements,, based on your reading of The Rattrap., 1. The ironmaster is skeptical of letting the peddler stay, with them., [CBSE Question Bank 2021], 2. This fears come out to be true as the peddler is, identified as a thief., (a) Both 1 and 2 are true., (c) 1 is true but 2 is false, (b) Both 1 and 2 are false, (d) 1 is false but 2 is true.

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PART 1, Objective Questions, 5. The expression 'o'er-darkened ways' implies, (a) dull and dark life, (c) never-ending path, Ans. (b) The phrase 'over darkened ways' indicates the evil and, immoral, (b) evil and immoral ways of life, (d) fearless manner, • Multiple Choice Questions, ways of life taken by man to meet his selfish, 1. The first line of the poem A thing of beauty is a joy, forever' can be called a/an, (a) opinion, Ans. (b) The first line of the poem A thing of beauty is a joy, forever' can be used as a quote or a saying whenever we, discuss of describe beautiful things around us., needs and demands., 6. Which of the following does not reflect the dark, spirits that afflict man?, (a) Self doubt, (c) Sorrow of loss, Ans. (d) The trials and tribulations of life, sorrows of loss, self, doubt and the evil and immoral ways of life reflect the, dark spirits that afflict man., (b) quote, (c) myth, (d) Fact, (b) Undying desires, (d) Death and decay, 2. Pick the option that DOES NOT complete the, given sentence suitably, as per the poem A Thing, of Beauty. According to the poet, the gloom and, sadness fades away with..., 7. Choose the option that correctly mentions the, source of beauty as mentioned in the, (ii) Museums, (iv) Forts, рoem., (a) peace one can find with beauty, (b) the positive vibes of nature, (c) the beauty that surrounds us, (d) the stories that inspire us, Ans. (a) In the poem, the poet states that the things of beauty, provide us with peace and the spirit to live even when life, give us gloom and sadness., 3. The reference to 'every morrow' in the, Thing of Beauty' indicates the poet feels that beauty, impacts us ...., (i) Statues, (iii) Parks, (v) Rivers, (a) 1 and 2, (c) 4 and 5, Ans. (d) According to Keats, everything that surrounds us, includes the parks, forts, rivers, statues, museums, reflecting the nature and the wonders of the ancient, civilisation are things of beauty., (b) 3 and 4, (d) All of these, роem, A, 8. "Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms;", The given lines appeals to the sense of, (a) Sight, (c) Touch, Ans. (b) The reference to 'sprinkling of fair musk rose blooms', makes one think of the smell of the rose flowers in the natural, environment. This smell is also associated with beauty., (b) every day, (d) every two days, (a) every tomorrow, (c) every sorrowful day, Ans. (b) The reference to 'on every morrow' in the poem, indicates that the poet wants to highlight to ever present, and eternal aspect of beauty. Accordingly, beauty has the, power to impact us every day., 4. Which of the following is an example of Anaphora?, (a) Wreathing a flowery band, (b) A flowery band to bind us to the earth, (c) Of noble natures, of the gloomy days, (d) Some shape of beauty moves away the pall, Ans. (c) Anaphora is a literary device in which a word or a, phrase is repeated to put emphasis on them. In the poem, A Thing of Beauty', it is used in 'of noble natures, of the, gloomy days' to indicate the trials and tribulations faced, by man., (b) Smell, (d) Taste, 9. When the poet says 'grandeur of the dooms', he, wishes to highlight, (a) the interesting stories of our ancestors, (b) the Nobel qualities possessed by our ancestors, (c) the grand manner in which our ancestors lived, (d) the grand monuments that our ancestors build, Ans. (b) When the poet uses grandeur of dooms', he refers to, our ancestors to highlight that our ancestors were nobles, with great might.

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124, 10. Keats celebrates the grandeur of the mighty dead in, the poem A Thing of Beauty'. With reference to the, given line, which of the followving is not true?, (a) Grandeur is associated to our lives., (b) Grandeur is related to big sculptures and statues., (c) Grandeur comes from myths., (d) Grandeur comes from stories., (a) I can be inferred but II cannot be inferred., (b) I cannot be inferred but II can be inferred., (c) I and II can be inferred., (d) I and II cannot be inferred., Ans. (a) According to Keats, everything that surrounds us are, objects of beauty. Even the stories of our ancestors who, did great heroic deeds, participated in courageous and, intelligent acts are beautiful. There is no mention of how, the ancestors preached beauty., Ans. (c), 11. An endless fountain of immortal drink, Pouring, unto us from the heaven's brink.' In the given lines,, the poet indicates that, (a) beautiful things are a unique gift by God to Humanity, (b) Beautiful things have the power to heal anyone., (c) Beautiful things are formed with rain, (d) All of the above, 15. Select the suitable option for the given statements,, based on your reading of A Thing of Beauty'., I. Keats believes that beauty can only be found in, natural things., II. For him Beauty can never be created by man., (a) I is true, but II is false., (b) I is false, but II is true., (c) Both I and II cannot be inferred, (d) Both I and II can be inferred, Ans. (c) For Keats, beauty can be found in everything that, surrounds man. Be it objects of nature, parks, museums,, statues, or other creations of man- everything is beautiful, and their beauty is ever increasing., Ans. (a) As per the phrase 'an endless fountain of immortal, drink, Pouring unto us from the heaven's brink', the, things of beauty are a gift from god to humanity. It is an, everlasting fountain that flows from the abode of God., 12. Pick the option that matches the words/ phrases, with the literary device., [CBSE Question Bank 2021], 16. Pick the option that pairs the NOT TRUE based on, the poem, from the list below., (i) Nature lift the human spirit and bring joy., (ii) Death is inevitable and everyone faces it., (iii) Art immortalises man, (iv) People who are bold and courageous., (a) (i) and (ii), (c) (i) and (iv), Ans. (d), Word/Phrase, Literary Device, (a) Simple sheep, (i) Antithesis, (b) Gloomy days, (ii) Metaphor, (c) Bower quiet, (iii) Symbolism, (d) Clear rill, (iv) Imagery, (b) (ii) and (iv), (d) (ii) and (ii), Ans. (d), 13. William Wordsworth says "One daffodil is worth a, thousand pleasures, then one is too few.", Choose the option that correctly comments on the, relationship between Wordsworth's words and the, line from the poem 'A thing of beauty is a joy, forever'., (a) Wordsworth endorses Keats belief in nature., (b) Wordsworth justifies Keats statements about beautiful, things., (c) Wordsworth undermines Keats intent of justifying the, healing qualities of nature, (d) Wordsworth surrenders to Keats desire to enjoy, 17. On the basis of the extract, pick the opinion that is, NOT TRUE about the theme of the poem., A thing of beauty, transcends time and, doesn't fade away., Beauty doesn't dispel, darkness and is, surrounded by evil., (1), (2), A thing of beauty is, not only physical but, spiritual as well., A beautiful thing has a, therapeutic quality and, brings in a ray of hope., (3), (4), nature., [CBSE Questions Bank 2021], Ans. (a) Keats believes in the healing power of nature as it, brings peace and joy in one's life. A similar perspective is, put forward by Wordsworth who believes that the, bounties of nature provide immeasurable joy to people., 14. Select the suitable option for the given statements,, based on your reading of A Thing of Beauty'., I. Each and everything in our surroundings is beautiful., II. Stories of our ancestors tell us how they worshipped, beauty., (a) Option 1, (b) Option 2, (c) Option 3, (d) Option 4, Ans. (b) As per the poem, all things of beauty are permanent, and their beauty is ever lasting and ever increasing. The, beautiful things bring peace and a ray of hope of a better, tomorrow. The joy and happiness that these things bring, are not just physical but spiritual as well.

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PART 1, Objective Questions, (b) The main aim of the seminar was to encourage people, and all the institutions to take action and save water as it, is an essential source of our survival., (c) The main aim of the vent was to tell children about ways, in which they can do their part in conserving water., (d) Both (b) and (c), Ans. (d), • Multiple Choice Questions, Directions (Q. Nos. 1-5) Recently your school held a Seminar, as a part of World Water Day celebrations wherein you talked, about the depleting water resources and how to save the, planet by simple acts of saving water. As the School Pupil, Leader of Maryland School, Gurgaon, Rupam has been asked, to write a report for a local daily., 1. Select the most appropriate title of the Report., (a) World Water Day, (b) Seminar on Water Conservation, (c) Seminar on World Water Day, 5. Read a line from the report written by Rupam and, select the correct option to complete it., Distinguished environmentalists and eminent, personalities were our guest speakers and they, reiterated the need not only of conserving water, but also spoke at length on how to conserve water, by stressing upon the fact that each drop of water is, precious., (a) Dr. Yashraj, an eminent environmentalist, suggested, rain-water harvesting as one of the best ways to conserve, (d) Water Seminar, water., (b) One of them gave an excellent speech on how the world, would be a better place if we all start taking action., (c) Dr. Yashraj used visual aids to highlight the need to, conserve water and how infrastructural change could, help it., (d) One of them was a UN representative of the environment, helped us understand how UN works towards the cause., Ans. (b), 2. Select the most appropriate opening lines for the, given report., (a) Our school organised a seminar on 'Water Conservation', as..., (b) XYZ proudly organised a seminar with noted, personalities on ..., (c) A seminar on water conservation was held on the...., (d) In Gurgaon, a very pronounced school held a seminar...., Ans. (a), Ans. (a), Directions (Q. Nos. 6-10) Your school organised an, exhibition-cum-sale of the items prepared under Work, Experience Certificate by your school students. There was, an overwhelming response from the public. You have to, write a report for a local daily. You are the Coordinator,, S.U.P.W. activities, Nita School, Gurgaon., 3. Which of the following can help Rupam organise, the ideas for the report?, (a) Event details-Chief guests- central topics concerned-, movie related to the issue- pledge, (b) Event purpose-event details- central topics concerned-, eminent personalities speech- pledge- conclusion, (c) Event purpose-presence of eminent and distinguished, personalities-central topics discussed- pledge, (d) Event details- event purpose- presence of, environmentalists- central topics discussed- conelusion, with a movie, 6. Select the appropriate title for the report., (a) An Exhibition-Cum-Sale, (b) A Exhibitory Fest, (c) A School Event, (d) Something Different by the School, Ans. (a), Ans. (c), 7. Select the option that would follow the title of the, 4. Which of the following would be written as the, main aim of the seminar?, (a) The main aim of this seminar was to remind us all about, the need to not exploit our natural resources as it is a, precious source imperative for our survival., report., (a) Name of the writer, (c) Name of the host, Ans. (d), (b) Position of the writer, (d) All of these