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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, REDUCED SYLLABUS - 2021, , Prepared By, Ehthashamuddin. J. Sheikh, M.A., M.ED, IIST, # 116, T.K.A.R Building, G. Block,, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields,, Kolar District, Karnataka State., Mobile Number: - 9738483214

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , ROMEO AND JULIET, I. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase,, or a sentence each:, 1. Who, according to Romeo, teaches the torches to, bum bright?, Ans: - Juliet., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 11. How does Juliet want Romeo to be immortalised?, OR, How, according to Juliet, would Romeo be, immortalised to the world?, Ans: - Juliet wants Romeo to be immortalised as stars in, heaven., , 12. Why will the world be in love with night?, Ans: - Romeo will make the face of heaven so fine that, 2. To what does Romeo compare the women in the the world will fall in love with night., room other than Juliet?, Ans: - To crows., 13. Why will people stop paying attention to the sun?, Ans: - After being cut into little stars, Romeo will make, 3. What does Romeo intend to do after the measure is the face of heaven so fine that the world will stop paying, attention to the sun., done?, OR, What does Romeo want to do as soon as the dance is 14. “For/never saw true beauty till this night” What, over?, does true beauty‟ refer to?, Ans: - Romeo intends to dance with her or at least touch, OR, her hand in greeting and make his blessed., Whom does the phrase „true beauty‟ refer to in, „Romeo and Juliet‟?, 4. What, according to Romeo, will happen when he Ans: - Juliet’s beauty., touches Juliet‟s hand?, Ans: - Romeo imagines that his coarse hand will be 15. How does Juliet hang on the cheek of the night?, blessed when he touches Juliet’s hand., Ans: - Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear., 5. What, according to Romeo, was not seen by him, until he saw Juliet?, Ans: - Romeo had not seen what true beauty was until he, saw Juliet., , 16. When, according to Romeo, would his hand be, blessed?, Ans: - When Romeo touches Juliet’s hand in the dancing, hall., , 6. What does Juliet ask the loving, black-browed night, to do?, Ans: - Juliet asks the loving, black-browed night to bring, her Romeo to her., , 17. Whose rude hand would be made blessed by, touching Juliet‟s hand?, Ans: - Romeo’s rude hand would be made blessed when it, touches Juliet’s hand., , 7. When does Juliet want Romeo to be set up in 18. Who is „whiter than new snow on a raven‟s back‟?, heaven with the stars?, OR, Ans: - Juliet wants Romeo to be set up in heaven with the Who, according to Juliet, is whiter than new snow?, stars after her death., Ans: - Romeo., 8. Why does Juliet call Romeo „day in the night‟?, 19. Who is compared to a „rich Jewel in an Ethiope‟s, Ans: - Juliet calls Romeo ‘day in the night’ because his ear‟?, presence will shine out against the darkness., Ans: - Juliet., 20. Who is compared to a „snowy dove‟?, OR, Whom does the phrase „snowy dove‟ refer to?, 10. What does Juliet want Romeo to be after her, OR, death?, Who looks like a snowy dove to Romeo?, Ans: - Juliet wants Romeo to be set up in heaven amidst Ans: - Juliet., the stars., 9. Who will come gliding on the wings of the night?, Ans: - Romeo., , 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 21. Whom does Romeo address as „yonder lady‟?, Ans: - Juliet., , 33. Who, according to Juliet, will lie upon the wings of, the night?, Ans: - According to Juliet, Romeo will lie upon the wings, 22. Who, according to Juliet, would the entire world of night and come gliding to her., be in love with at night?, Ans: - Romeo., 34. Where, according to Juliet, will Romeo lie upon?, Ans: - According to Juliet, Romeo will lie upon the back, 23. Who, according to Juliet, would make the face of of a raven., heaven so fine?, Ans: - Romeo., 35. Who, according to Juliet, is whiter than new snow?, Ans: - According to Juliet, Romeo is whiter than new, 24. When would people not worship the garish sun, snow on the back of a raven., OR, according to Juliet?, Ans: - After Juliet’s death, when Romeo goes to heaven Romeo looks whiter than snow on the back of a raven., as a star, he will make heaven so fine that people will, stop worshipping the garish sun., 36. Who, according to Juliet, is „day in the night‟?, Ans: - According to Juliet, it is Romeo who is like ‘day in, the night’., 25. What does Juliet teach to bum bright?, Ans: - Juliet teaches the torches to bum bright, 37. When does Juliet want Romeo to be cut out in little, 26. Who will come gliding on the wings of the night?, stars?, Ans: - Romeo., Ans: - Juliet wants Romeo to be cut out in little stars after, her death., 27. When, according to Juliet, would the entire world, be in love with night?, 38. What does Juliet want Romeo to be cut out into, Ans: - Juliet believes that Romeo, after being set up after her death?, among the stars in heaven, will make the face of heaven Ans: - After her death, Juliet wants Romeo to be cut out, beautiful and charming. Then, the whole world would fall into little stars., in love with night., 39. What, according to Juliet, will Romeo make so, 28. Who, according to Romeo, seems to hang upon the fine?, Ans: - Once Romeo is set up in heaven as a star, he will, cheek of the night?, Ans: - According to Romeo, Juliet seems to hang upon make the face of heaven so fine or beautiful and charming., the cheek of night, like a jewelled earring hanging against, the cheek of an Ethiopian lady., 40. When Romeo shines like a star in the face of, heaven, the world will ______ according to Juliet., 29. Whose beauty, according to Romeo, is too rich for (a) worship the garish sun, use?, (b) fall in love with night, Ans: - According to Romeo, it is Juliet’s beauty that is (c) keep staring at heaven, too rich for use., Ans: - (b) fall in love with night., 30. After the dance is over, Romeo intends to, (a) meet and talk to Juliet, (b) touch Juliet‟s hand., (c) watch Juliet‟s place of the stand., Ans: - (b) touch Juliet’s hand., , 41. When, according to Juliet, would the entire world, be in love with night?, Ans: - According to Juliet, when Romeo is set up as a star, in the sky, he will make the face of heaven so fine that the, world would be in love with night., , 31. Who is compared to crows by Romeo?, 42. When would the world pay no worship to „the, Ans: - Romeo compares Juliet to a white dove and the garish sun”, according to Juliet?, other ladies in the hall to a flock of crows., Ans: - According to Juliet, the world will pay no worship, to the garish sun, only when the face of heaven looks fine., 32. When does Juliet expect Romeo to come?, Ans: - Juliet expects Romeo to come in the night, 2, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 43. Whom does Juliet associate with the „coming of, OR, the night‟?, How did Romeo express his love for Juliet?, Ans: - Juliet associates Romeo with the ‘coming of the, OR, night’., „Forswear it, sight, For I ne‟er saw true beauty till this night‟. Why does, 44. Whose beauty, according to Romeo, is too rich for Romeo feel so? Explain., Ans: - Romeo and Juliet happen to see each other for the, use?, Ans: - According to Romeo, Juliet’s beauty is too rich for first time in the hall where the dancers have gathered. The, use., moment Romeo sets his eyes on Juliet, he is so charmed, by her beauty that he stands apart and rapturously praises, II. Answer the following questions in a paragraph of her beauty. It is night and the room is lit with torches., Romeo is overwhelmed by the beauty of Juliet and so he, 80-100 words each:, exclaims and says that Juliet is brighter than the blaze of, the torches. Next, he compares Juliet to a jewelled earring, 1. How does Romeo glorify Juliet‟s flawless beauty?, hanging against the cheek of an African. He then praises, OR, her beauty likening Juliet to a white dove in the midst of a, How does Romeo describe Juliet?, flock of crows., OR, How does Romeo describe Juliet‟s beauty?, He tells himself that he had never felt so much in love, OR, because he had never seen anyone truly beautiful like, How is Romeo mesmerised by the beauty of Juliet?, Juliet until that night. Romeo is so overwhelmed by her, OR, Juliet‟s beauty was too rich for use. How does Romeo beauty that he tells himself that when that dance is over,, he will watch her where she stands and will touch her, describe it?, Ans: - The moment Romeo catches sight of Juliet, he is hand and make his coarse hand blessed., enchanted with her flawless beauty. Immediately he, exclaims in wonder and says that she teaches the torches 4. Why, according to Juliet, would all the world stop, (that have lit up the room) to bum bright. Then noticing paying worship to the garish sun? Explain., her conspicuous brightness in the night, he says that she Ans: - Juliet, who has married Romeo in secret, is waiting, appears like a precious jewel hanging in the ears of an impatiently for the arrival of night and along with it her, Ethiopian. Finally, seeing that she outshone every other love, Romeo, when their marriage will get consummated., lady in the room, he says that she was like a snowy white Now, Juliet is intensely in love with Romeo and feels, dove trooping with crows. He tells himself that he had passionate for him to possess her so that she can own, never felt so much in love because he had never seen ‘love’. But the ‘day’ appears to be moving very slowly, anyone truly beautiful like Juliet until that night., and she apparently blames the sun for delaying her union, with Romeo. Secondly, her natural longing to be with, 2. How does Juliet want people to forget the shining Romeo makes her blame the sun for being ‘lurid’ and, obtrusively bright, sun? Why?, Ans: - Juliet was eager to be with Romeo. So she invokes, both the night and Romeo to come along with it so that he Once the night arrives, and along with it Romeo, their love, comes to her unseen by others. She believes that Romeo gets consummated. After her death she expects Romeo to, is ‘day in the night to her and hence his presence alone go to the heavens like a star. She believes that her Romeo, will make her night bright to her. Then, once she is will make the face of heaven so fine that the whole world, possessed by Romeo, her ‘love’ will have been realized. will fall in love with night., Later, after her death, she wants the ‘night to set up, Romeo amongst the stars so that he will make the face of 5. How is the intensity of love between Romeo and, heaven beautiful and make the people forget the shining Juliet brought out in the poem?, sun. This way she wants their love to be immortalized., OR, Feelings of Romeo and Juliet for each other are, 3. Does Romeo claim to have never seen true beauty expressed with intensity. Discuss., Ans: - The intensity of love between Romeo and Juliet is, till he saw Juliet How does he justify this statement?, brought out in Juliet’s soliloquy in which she addresses, OR, Why does Romeo say he never saw true beauty till Romeo as ‘day in the night’. She imagines night like a bird, and believes that Romeo will come gliding on the wings of, that night? Explain., 3, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , a night like ‘new snow’ on a raven’s back. Then, the sun will no longer be worshipped. It also implies that, addressing the ‘night’ as ‘gentle night’ and ‘black-browed their love will end in their tragic death because of the, night, she implores it to bring her Romeo to her., enmity that exists between the two families. Consequently,, the world will come to know about the tragic death of the, Next, she asks the night to set Romeo up in heaven as a two lovers and thus Romeo will be immortalized., star so that he will make the face of heaven beautiful and, charming. She hopes that when that happens, ‘all the III. Answer the following questions in about 200 words, world will be in love with night and will not pay attention each:, to the overbright or lurid sun’. In short, love belongs to, Juliet now that she is married, but she does not own it, 1. „Romeo and Juliet‟ provides an insight into the use, and she can’t own love until Romeo possesses her. That of poetic devices in expressing human feelings. Explain., is why there are so much longing and impatience in her Ans: - In this lesson, there are two soliloquies, one by, request tonight., Romeo and the other by Juliet. The first soliloquy is taken, from Act I, Scene V and the second from Act III, Scene II, of Romeo and Juliet1, a romantic tragedy by William, 6. How does Juliet express her love for Romeo?, Shakespeare. The language used by Shakespeare in these, OR, soliloquies is exceptionally creative and provides an, How does Juliet express her feelings about Romeo?, Ans: - The intensity of love between Romeo and Juliet is insight into his use of poetic devices in expressing human, brought out in Juliet’s soliloquy in which she addresses feelings., Romeo as ‘day in night1. She imagines night like a bird, and believes that Romeo will come gliding on the wings In Act, I, Scene V, Romeo is attending a dance party in, of the night like ‘new snow’ on a raven’s back. Then, disguise, as it is hosted by Old Lord Capulet. Romeo is, addressing the ‘night1 as ‘gentle night7 and ‘black- seen gazing at some dancers on the dance floor. When, browed night’, she implores it to bring her Romeo to her. Romeo sees Juliet, he is so fascinated by her beauty that, Next, she asks the night to set Romeo up in heaven as a he asks a servant who the lady is. When the servant tells, star so that he will make the face of heaven beautiful and him that he does not know who she is, Romeo stands apart, charming. She hopes that when that happens, ‘all the and rapturously praises her beauty., world will be in life with the night, and will not pay In this soliloquy, one witness the ebullient outpourings of, attention to the overbright or lurid sun’., a dreamy, young lover who has fallen in love with a, beautiful, young lady, at first sight, Shakespeare captures, 7. Why does Juliet want Romeo to be cut out in little both the excitement and wonder the lovers feel on this, occasion, in an extraordinary language which abounds in, stars?, Ans: - Once Juliet gets her Romeo, she does not fear poetic devices., death. Like all mortals, if she dies, Juliet begs fate to set, him in heaven with the stars. His presence will make the Line one is hyperbolic. The use of hyperbole is quite, face of heaven so beautiful that the world will fall in love appropriate in this context because it is the voice of a, with ‘night7, and the sun will no longer be worshipped. It young lover who sees before him a beautiful girl who, also implies that their love will end in their tragic death symbolizes his aesthetic sense of what beauty ought to be, because of the enmity that exists between the two like. Inline 2, Juliet is likened to an earring, thus making it, families. Consequently, the world will come to know a simile. The earring hangs upon the cheek of night. Here, about the tragic death of the two lovers and thus Romeo ‘night’ is personified as a black lady. Thus, we see the use, will be immortalized., of personification as a device. The meaning is stretched, further in the next line, and thus in lines 2 and 3, we see, 8. How does Juliet glorify her love for Romeo through the use of enjambment as a poetic device. (‘Enjambment’, refers to the running over of the sense and grammatical, her address tonight?, Ans: - Soon after her marriage to Romeo, Juliet comes structure from one verse line or couplet to the next without, home and waits anxiously for the arrival of the night so a punctuated pause.) The extended meaning is expected to, that their love is consummated. She implores night to further highlight the beauty of Juliet using a sharp contrast, come soon and along with it bring her Romeo. Once she in the description of the personified night as an Ethiopian, gets her Romeo she does not fear death. Like all mortals, lady’s ear-ring., if she dies, Juliet begs fate to set him in heaven with the, stars. His presence will make the face of heaven so We find another instance of enjambment in lines 5 and 6., beautiful that the world will fall in love with ‘night’, and, Dove is a symbol of love and a snowy dove is a symbol of, 4, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. 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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , peace. This highlights the pristine love of the two young, lovers. The snowy dove is trooping with ‘crows’ is again, a sharp contrast between the other ladies in the hall and, the brightness of Juliet. This contrast is to present a, striking visual spectacle before the audience., Thus, the whole stretch of this soliloquy is an extended, metaphor expressing the emotional intensity of a lover, who has fallen in love at first sight. In the next two lines,, in the phrases ‘my rude hand’ and ‘my heart we find the, use of ‘synecdoche’. The word ‘rude’ is tactile imagery., In the last line, the word ‘Beauty’, is a metaphor for, Juliet. Finally, in the sentence ‘Did my heart love till, now?’ we find Romeo’s realization that his love for, Rosaline was only infatuation – a sensual feeling for a, lady and devoid of all emotions, whereas now he is in the, throes of real love., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 2. Juliet‟s love for Romeo finds an expression of, exaggeration. Explain., Ans: - It would be very unfair to Shakespeare’s mastery of, poetic art and also to Juliet’s characterization if we were to, conclude that Juliet’s love for Romeo finds expression in, exaggeration. It is worth noting that both the actions –, Romeo meeting Juliet in the dance hall and Juliet waiting, for Romeo, happen at night Secondly, both the lovers are, young, innocent, dreamy, and inexperienced in love. Both, of them have entered a new world and until their love for, each other is secured through consummation, the, playwright cannot show them in any other mood other, than portraying their longing for each other in emotive, language. Moreover, both of them have fallen in love at, first sight and naturally, their emotional outpourings must, contain a description of their physical beauty., , Since it is a play, the playwright has to make his language, overcharged with emotion so as to dramatize the situation., Naturally, Juliet’s language is hyperbolic. Though, ‘hyperbole’ is generally defined as ‘exaggeration’, it is not, in the ordinary sense. Here ’hyperbole’ is a poetic device, and it has been appropriately used for enhancing the, In the first line, Juliet is addressing ‘night’ as an entity; dramatic effect one must also remember that plays are, night is personified. Thus there are two poetic devices meant to be performed. Therefore, while reading a play, used here – an apostrophe and personification. The poet one must also visualize the action. Therefore, whatever, wants to highlight Romeo’s brightness as seen by Juliet Juliet says is not an exaggeration but the emotional, when he comes to visit her at the night., outpourings of a young lady who has met her lover for the, first time and that too only for a short time. In this context,, Inline 1, ‘come, night; come, thou day in the night there her longing for Romeo comes out in poetic language., is a form of parallelism called ‘asyndeton’. (It is a form, of verbal compression which consists of the omission of In Juliet’s soliloquy in Act III scene II, Juliet is now, connecting words between clauses.) Next, Juliet calls waiting for Romeo. From this speech, we begin to, Romeo’s day-in-night’ which is a metaphor., understand the fullness of Juliet’s love. She desires the act, of love, not just for the physical pleasure, but because it, In the second line ‘night’ is personified as a bird. In the represents for her the pinnacle of marriage. Juliet has met, next line, the bird is mentioned as a ‘raven’, and Romeo’s a lover for the first time in her life and this experience of, brightness or white complexion is compared with new nascent love in an innocent, virgin maiden finds its best, snow on the raven’s back. Here, there is a simile. In the expression in this soliloquy., fourth line also ‘night* is personified. Juliet describes the, night as having black eyebrows, like a human being. In the first line, Juliet is addressing ‘night’ as an entity and, Finally, in line 7, we see personification in the phrase night are personified. Thus there are two poetic devices, ‘face of heaven’. Inline 8, we see the use of ‘metonymy’ used here – an apostrophe and personification. Here, in the phrase ‘all the world will be in love with the night’. Shakespeare is using them for contrast and emphasis. The, It means to say that all the people in the world will be in poet wants to highlight Romeo’s brightness as seen by, love with night, Juliet when he comes to visit her at the night. Next, Juliet, calls Romeo ‘day-in-night’ which is a metaphor., Thus Shakespeare uses emotive language to associate it, with the theme of love to demonstrate Romeo’s In the second line, ‘night is personified as a bird. In the, love/feelings for Juliet and to create drama. Thus one can next line, the bird is mentioned as a ‘raven’, and Romeo’s, undoubtedly say that ‘Romeo and Juliet’ provides an brightness or white complexion is compared with the new, insight into the use of poetic devices., snow on the raven’s back. Here, there is a simile. In the, fourth line also ‘night’ is personified. Juliet describes the, The next soliloquy is by Juliet (Act III Scene II). In this, scene, Juliet is now waiting for Romeo. 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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , night as having black eyebrows, like a human being. In, line 7 we see ‘personification’ in the phrase ‘face of, heaven’. We see the use of‘metonymy’ in the phrase ‘the, world will be in love with the night’, which means to say, that all the people of the world will be in love with night, In view of the situation that is being presented,, exaggeration is quite appropriate., , **************, , 6, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , TOO DEAR!, I. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase,, or a sentence each:, 1. Where is the kingdom of Monaco situated?, Ans: - Near the borders of France and Italy., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Ans: - The Prince of Monaco monopolized the business of, gaming at the roulette table., 10. What unusual crime was committed in the kingdom, of Monaco?, Ans: - Once, a murder was committed in the Prince‟s, domains., , 2. How many inhabitants are there in the kingdom of, Monaco?, OR, What is the population of the kingdom of Monaco?, Ans: - About seven thousand., , 11. What was the hitch in the execution of the, criminal?, OR, Why couldn‟t the murderer be executed?, OR, Mention one of the reasons for altering the death, 3. If the kingdom of Monaco were divided among its sentence to life imprisonment in „Too Dear!‟., inhabitants, how much land would each inhabitant Ans: - The Kingdom of Monaco did not have either a, guillotine machine ora professional executioner., get?, Ans: - Each inhabitant would get less than an acre., 12. To whom did the ministers of Monaco write first to, 4. How many men are there in the army of Monaco?, help them with the execution?, Ans: - The ministers of Monaco wrote a letter of inquiry, OR, How many soldiers were there in the kingdom of to the French Government to lend them a guillotine, machine and the services of an expert and also inform, Monaco in „Too Dear!‟?, Ans: - There are only sixty men in the army of Monaco., them of the cost of doing so., 5. What are the items on which tax is levied in, Monaco?, Ans: - The items on which tax is levied are tobacco,, wine, and spirits. The people of Monaco also pay polltax., , 13. How much did the French government expect for a, guillotine machine and an expert?, OR, How much would a guillotine and an executioner cost, if supplied from France?, Ans: - The French Government offered to lend a guillotine, 6. Name the special source of revenue in the kingdom machine and an expert for a price of 16000 francs., of Monaco., OR, 14. Who, according to the Council, was a brother, Where does the special income mentioned in Too Monarch?, Ans: - The King of Italy., Dear!‟ come from?, Ans: - The large sum of money paid by the gaming, housekeeper, out of his profits from the gaming house., 15. How much did the Italian government demand to, supply a guillotine and an executioner?, 7. How did the king of Monaco supplement the Ans: - 12000 francs., kingdom‟s revenue?, Ans: - By keeping to himself the monopoly of the 16. What reason did the soldiers give for not accepting, gaming business., to execute the criminal?, OR, 8. Where was the only gambling establishment left in Why couldn‟t the soldiers undertake the job of killing, Europe located?, the criminal?, Ans: - The soldiers said that they did not know how to do, OR, Which was the only place of gambling in Europe as it and that was one thing that they had not been taught., mentioned in „Too Dear!‟?, Ans: - Monaco., 17. Where was the criminal‟s food fetched from in „Too, Dear!‟?, 9. What business does the Prince of Monaco Ans: - From the palace kitchen., monopolise?, 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 18. Who brought food from the palace kitchen for the, prisoner?, OR, Who fetched the criminal‟s food initially in „Too, Dear!‟?, Ans: - The guard who was appointed to keep watch over, the prisoner brought food for him from the palace, kitchen. ,, , Ans: - The Prince‟s kitchen/ the palace kitchen., , 19. What was the new item of expenditure noticed by, the Prince?, Ans: - The new item of expenditure was the money spent, on keeping a guard to watch the criminal and to feed the, criminal., , 28. The people of Monaco mentioned in „Too Dear!‟, were, a) sociable, b) peaceable, c) fashionable., Ans: - (b) peaceable., , 27. The King‟s special revenue in „Too Dear!‟ came, from, a) gaming house, b) poll tax, c) tax on tobacco., Ans: - (a) gaming house., , 20. What was the pension offered to the criminal?, Ans: - The king offered a pension of 600 francs to the 29. Name the „Toy Kingdom‟ mentioned in „Too, criminal., Dear!‟., Ans: - Monaco is the „Toy Kingdom‟ mentioned in „Too, 21. How much did the criminal receive as an advance Dear!‟., of his annuity before leaving Monaco?, Ans: - One-third of his annuity., 30. Who is referred to as „a rascal‟ by the king in „Too, Dear!‟?, 22. What work did the prisoner do after being Ans: - The criminal who committed a murder in Monaco, is referred to as „a rascal‟ by the king in „Too Dear!‟., released from prison?, OR, How did the criminal start a new life after he 31. Where did the criminal settle after emigrating in, emigrated from Monaco?, „Too Dear!‟?, Ans: - After emigrating, the criminal settled in a place just, OR, What did the criminal do to earn his living after his across the frontiers, which could be reached by rail in only, a quarter of an hour., release?, Ans: - The prisoner bought a bit of land and started, market-gardening., 32. Which government is Republican and has no, proper respect for the King in „Too Dear!‟?, 23. What business does the King of Monaco Ans: - In „Too Dear!‟, the French government is, Republican and has no respect for the King., monopolise?, Ans: - The King of Monaco monopolizes the business of, gambling., 33. How long was the criminal in the prison in „Too, Dear!‟?, 24. What was the initial punishment given to the Ans: - The criminal remained in the prison watched by a, guard for one year. Then, the guard was dismissed so as to, criminal by the council?, Ans: - The council suggested that the criminal‟s head be prompt him to run away. But he remained there on his, cut off as directed by law., own, unguarded until he was promised a pension., 25. “In war, they don‟t mind killing people”. Here,, the word „they‟ refers to, a) Council, b) Soldiers, c) Commission., Ans: - (b) soldiers, 26. Where did the criminal go to fetch his dinner in, „Too Dear!‟?, 2, , 34. What does the keeper of the gaming house pay the, Prince in „Too Dear!‟?, Ans: - The keeper of the gaming house pays a large sum, to the prince, out of his profits from the gaming house., 35. Who gains more from the gaming house in „Too, Dear!‟?, Ans: - In „Too Dear!‟, the prince gains more from the, gaming house., , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , 36. What was unusual about the murder committed in, Monaco in „Too Dear!‟?, Ans: - It was unusual for a murder to be committed in, Monaco because the people were peaceable and never, had such a crime like „murder‟ happened before., 37. The king had to find a special source of revenue, because, a) the income from the taxes was insufficient, b) his people drank and smoked less., c) the people of Monaco gambled a lot, Ans: - (a) the income from the taxes was insufficient., 38. The death sentence in „Too Dear!‟ was altered, because, a) the king wanted to show mercy to the criminal., b) doing so would not be expensive., c) no one was willing to execute the criminal., Ans: - (b) doing so would not be expensive., 39. When the guard was dismissed, the criminal in, „Too Dear!‟, a) was happy and tried to run away., b) worried about the guard‟s family, c) did not show any sign of running away., Ans: - (c) did not show any sign of running away., 40. The criminal in „Too Dear!‟ agreed to go away, from the prison after, a) he was offered a pension., b) he was allowed to emigrate., c) the guard was dismissed., Ans: - (a) he was offered a pension., 41. Which kingdom in „Too Dear!‟ monopolised the, gaming business?, Ans: - In „Too Dear!‟, a tiny little kingdom called, Monaco monopolised the gaming business., II. Answer the following questions in a paragraph of, 80-100 words each:, 1. Why was the murderer finally sentenced to, imprisonment for life?, OR, Why was the death sentence of the murderer altered, to imprisonment for life?, Ans: - The king of Monaco sent two letters of inquiry to, France and Italy so as to borrow a guillotine machine and, the services of an executioner to execute the criminal., The French Government wrote to Monaco that it would, cost them 16000 francs. The King of Italy offered to do, , 3, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , the work for 12000 francs which included the travelling, expenses also., If the king had accepted the offer, he would have been, forced to levy 2 francs per head on the whole population, to collect 12000 francs. The people would not have, accepted such a financial burden and that would have, caused a riot. When the General of the Army also pleaded, his inability to get the criminal executed by the soldiers,, the ministers met again. They assembled a Commission,, and a committee and a sub-committee to explore other, ways of punishing the criminal at a cheaper price. They all, came to the conclusion that altering the death sentence to, one of imprisonment for life was the best thing to do. They, also felt that such a step would enable the prince to show, his mercy. The king too felt that it was not worth spending, so much money to execute a criminal. Therefore, the king, changed the death sentence to one of imprisonment for, life., 2. Why did the criminal refuse to run away/escape, from the prison?, OR, What were the arguments put forth by the prisoner, for not running away from the prison?, OR, Why did the criminal refuse to escape from the prison, in „Too Dear!‟?, Ans: - When the king realized that it was a serious matter, to keep a criminal imprisoned for life and it would cause, his people a huge financial burden, he summoned his, ministers and asked them to find a cheaper way of, punishing the criminal. The ministers met and after several, deliberations suggested that they must dismiss the guard, and 6ave some money. The king agreed to their, suggestion. Soon, the guard was dismissed and they, waited curiously to see what the criminal would do. The, criminal came out of his prison at dinner time, collected, his food from the palace kitchen, and returned to the, prison, shut the door on himself, and stayed inside., Later, the Minister of Justice asked him why he had not, run away, as there was no guard to watch over him. They, even told him that the prince would not mind if he ran, away. But the prisoner told them that he had nowhere to, go as his character had been ruined and people would turn, their backs on him. Moreover, he had forgotten the habit, of working and so if he ran away he would be forced to, work for earning his living. That is why the criminal, refused to run away from prison., 3. Why did the Council decide to offer the criminal a, pension?, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , OR, Why was the criminal finally offered a pension? How, did this offer benefit him?, Ans: - The Minister of Justice asked the prisoner why he, did not run away as there was no guard to watch over, him. He also told him that the king would not mind if he, escaped. But the prisoner told him that he had nowhere to, go as his character had been ruined and the people would, turn their backs on him. Furthermore, as he had been, given food in the prison itself and by doing so he had, been prevented from doing any work to earn his living, he, had become lazy. Therefore, he refused to go away. He, was also feeling bad that he had been treated badly. The, ministers met once more and discussed the matter, seriously. It struck them that the only way to get rid of, him was to offer him a pension., , and like any other real king, the kinglet lives in a palace, with courtiers, ministers, a bishop, generals, and a small, army of only sixty men in all. The king lives by, collecting taxes from the people, on tobacco, wine, and, spirits and a poll tax. Besides, the king also received a, large sum of money from a gaming housekeeper., , 4. Why did the authorities in Monaco fail to carry out, the death sentence?, Ans: - The authorities in Monaco failed to carry out the, death sentence because there was neither a guillotine for, cutting heads off nor an executioner. Though they tried to, borrow a machine and an expert from their neighbouring, countries France and Italy, they realized that it would cost, the kingdom a huge sum of money and the king would be, forced to collect nearly two francs more per head on the, taxes. Even if they were to get the machine, none of the, soldiers in the army was ready to cut off the criminal‟s, head because they had not been taught how to behead a, criminal. Therefore, the authorities gave up the idea of, carrying out the death sentence., , However, when they found that the cost of maintaining a, prisoner in prison with a guard on duty cost the king, dearly, they dismissed the guard and asked the criminal to, run away. But, when the criminal told them that he had, nowhere to go and no work to do, they offered him a, pension of 600 francs and sent him away. The criminal, received one-third of his annuity in advance and, emigrated to another country just across the frontier., There he bought a bit of land and started marketgardening. He visited the gaming tables and staked two or, three francs, sometimes winning and sometimes losing., He lived comfortably and peaceably like the others., , 6. Why was the criminal offered a pension finally?, How did this offer benefit him?, OR, The criminal led a comfortable life after his release., Explain., OR, How did the criminal benefit from the pension he was, offered?, Ans: - The king‟s authorities could not get the criminal, executed as per the king‟s orders because there was, Not only would the criminal get some money to feed neither a guillotine for cutting heads off nor an, himself as long as he was alive, but there would not also executioner in their kingdom. Then, they tried hiring a, be any need to worry about him anymore. That is why the guillotine and an executioner from their neighbouring, council decided to offer the criminal a pension. The countries. When they realized that it would cost them a, criminal received one-third of his annuity in advance and large sum of money which had to be recovered from the, emigrated to another country just across the frontier. people through additional taxation, they decided to ask a, There he bought a bit of land and started market- soldier to cut off the criminal‟s head. But, when they, gardening. He visited the gaming tables and staked two or failed to find a soldier who would be ready to cut off the, three francs, sometimes winning and sometimes losing. criminal‟s head, they altered the death sentence to one of, He lived comfortably and peaceably like the others., imprisonment for life., , 7. Describe the efforts of the ministers in carrying out, the death sentence in „Too Dear!‟., Ans: - Soon after receiving the judgment given by the, 5. How does the narrator describe the toy kingdom‟?, court, the prince read out the sentence, confirmed it, and, OR, Describe the kingdom of Monaco with reference to ordered the execution of the criminal. However, there, was a problem in executing the king‟s orders. Monaco, „Too Dear!‟., Ans: - The tiny little kingdom called Monaco lies near did not have either a guillotine or an executioner. The, the borders of France and Italy. There are only about ministers discussed the matter and sent a letter of inquiry, seven thousand inhabitants in it The kingdom is so small to the French Government asking whether they could, that if all the land in the kingdom were divided among its lend them a machine and an expert to execute the, inhabitants, there would not be even an acre of land for criminal and also inform the cost involved. The French, each inhabitant. But this toy kingdom has a real kinglet, Government informed them that it would lend them a, 4, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , machine and an expert as well and it would cost 16000, francs., , criminal. The next meeting was held between the king and, the council of ministers to inform the king that the French, government had asked 16000 francs as a rental for the, When the ministers informed the king about it, he thought machine and the expert and to seek the king‟s consent, over it and felt that it would be too burdensome for his When the king asked them whether the job could not be, people to bear. Then a similar inquiry was sent to the done at a lesser price, the ministers held another meeting, King of Italy. The Italian government offered to lend a and decided to send a similar inquiry to the king of Italy., machine and an expert at a cost of 12000 francs which, included travelling expenses also. Though the price When they learnt that the Italian government wanted, quoted by the Italian government was lesser than that of 12000 francs for the job, they held another meeting to, the French government, the king felt that the price was explore other ways of doing the job with less expense., too much for a toy kingdom like theirs., Later, they consulted the Army General and requested him, to find a soldier who would do the execution. When they, Therefore, the council met discussed the issue and asked came to know that none of the soldiers would do it, the, the General of the Army whether a soldier in the Army authorities assembled a commission, a committee, and a, would be ready to cut off the man‟s head in a rough and sub-committee and finally came to the conclusion that the, homely fashion. When the General discussed this issue best way would be to alter the death sentence to one of, with his soldiers, no soldier agreed to do it because they imprisonment for life., had not been taught how to behead a criminal., 11. How does the kinglet in „Too Dear!‟ feed his, 8. How did the criminal spend his life after he was courtiers and officials and keep himself?, Ans: - Though it was a tiny little kingdom, Monaco had, given a pension in „Too Dear!‟?, Ans: - When the criminal told the ministers that he had seven thousand inhabitants. Its kinglet lived like a real, nowhere to go and no work to do, they offered him a king in a palace with courtiers, ministers, a bishop,, pension of 600 francs and sent him away. The criminal generals, and an army of sixty men. The king managed his, received one-third of his annuity in advance and kingdom by collecting taxes from the people on tobacco,, emigrated to another country just across the frontier. wine, and spirits, and a poll tax. As the revenue so, There he bought a bit of land and started market- collected was inadequate, he permitted a gaming house to, gardening. He visited the gaming tables and staked two or function in his kingdom. Its keeper paid a large sum to the, three francs, sometimes winning and sometimes losing. kinglet. Since it was the only gaming house in the, He lived comfortably and peaceably like the others., continent, it fetched the King of Monaco enough revenue, to manage his kingdom. Thus he was able to feed himself, 9. Where was the criminal in „Too Dear!‟ kept and and his people with this revenue., what were the arrangements made for him?, Ans: - In „Too Dear!‟, as soon as the prince had agreed to III. Answer the following questions in about 200 words, alter the death sentence to one of imprisonment for life, each:, the ministers began making arrangements for imprisoning, the criminal. But, they did not find a prison suitable for a 1. Describe the various ways in which the Prince of, criminal sentenced to life imprisonment. Finally, they Monaco tried to get the criminal executed., managed to find a place strong enough to keep the, OR, criminal in it. They put the young criminal there and Describe the attempts made by the ministers in solving, placed a guard over him. They asked the guard to watch the problem of cutting off the criminal‟s head., over the criminal and also to fetch his food from the Ans: - Soon after receiving the judgment given by the, palace kitchen., court, the prince read out the sentence, confirmed it, and, ordered the execution of the criminal. However, there was, 10. Why were a series of meetings held in Monaco in a problem in executing the king‟s orders. Monaco did not, have either a guillotine or an executioner. The ministers, „Too Dear!‟?, Ans: - In Monaco, a series of meetings were held to discussed the matter and sent a letter of inquiry to the, figure out the most prudent or the least expensive way of French Government asking whether they could lend them, executing the criminal. As there was no guillotine or an a machine and an expert to execute the criminal and also, executioner in Monaco, the council of ministers discussed inform the cost involved in it. The French Government, the issue and decided to request the French government to informed them that it would lend them a machine and an, lend them a machine and an expert to execute the, expert as well and it would cost 16000 francs., 5, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , When the ministers informed the king about it, he thought, over it and felt that it would be too burdensome for his, people to bear. Then a similar inquiry was sent to the, King of Italy. The Italian government offered to lend a, machine and an expert at a cost of 12000 francs which, included travelling expenses also. Though the price, quoted by the Italian government was lesser than that of, the French government, the king felt that the price was, too much for a toy kingdom like theirs., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Moreover, he had forgotten the habit of working and so if, he ran away he would be forced to work to earn his living., The ministers met once more and discussed the matter, seriously. It struck them that the only way to get rid of him, was to offer him a pension. The king gave his consent and, they finally got rid of him by offering a pension of 600, francs a year. The prisoner received one-third of his, annuity in advance and left the king‟s dominions. Thus, in, spite of all their efforts, the king and his team failed in, punishing the criminal., , Therefore, the council met discussed the issue and asked, the General of the Army whether a soldier in the Army, would be ready to cut off the man‟s head in a rough and, homely fashion. When the General discussed this issue, with his soldiers, no soldier agreed to do it because they, had not been taught how to behead a criminal., , 3. The king of Monaco is a man without a decisive, stand. Do you agree with this? Substantiate your, answer with reference to „Too Dear!‟., Ans: - No, I do not agree with the statement, “The King of, Monaco is a man without a decisive stand” because there, is enough evidence to prove that he had to act according to, 2. Explain how and why the Council got rid of the the needs of the situation., prisoner., The King of Monaco kept changing his mind in dealing, OR, In spite of all their efforts, the king and his team failed with the criminal because, every time he took a decision,, in punishing the criminal. How is it narrated in the he faced a problem to execute it. First, the king accepted, the judge‟s verdict and ordered the execution of the, story Too Dear!‟?, Ans: - Soon after the king had ordered imprisonment for criminal, but he cancelled it and changed the sentence to, life as the punishment, the ministers with great difficulty „imprisonment for life‟ because there was neither a, managed to find a place to keep the criminal imprisoned. guillotine machine nor an executioner in his country., They put him in it and placed a guard to watch over him., This way the criminal spent one year in prison. This Moreover, if he had decided to borrow one from the King, arrangement cost the king 600 francs a year. When the of Italy, he would have been forced to levy 2 francs per, king thought over it, it struck him that the criminal was person as additional tax which he did not like. Secondly,, young and may live for another fifty years., after keeping the criminal in prison for one year, he, realized that he had to spend 600 francs on the, The king became apprehensive about the cost of keeping maintenance of the criminal until his death, which would, the criminal imprisoned for life. Therefore, he summoned have proved to be again a financial burden to his people., his ministers and asked them to find a cheaper way of, punishing the criminal. The ministers met and discussed Therefore, as advised by his council of ministers, he, the issue and came to the conclusion that the only way to dismissed the guard hoping that the prisoner would run, save money was to dismiss the guard. They believed that away. But the prisoner refused to run away because he had, the criminal would run away and their problem would be nowhere to go and he had got out of the habit of working., solved. The king agreed to their suggestion and the guard Once again the king faced a new problem. Then, as, was dismissed accordingly., suggested by his council of ministers, the king ordered, payment of 600 francs a year as pension and got rid of the, However, they waited curiously to see what the criminal criminal., would do. The criminal came out of his prison at dinner, time, collected his food from the palace kitchen, and 4. „Too Dear!‟ ridicules the foolishness of rulers., returned to the prison, shut the door on himself, and Discuss., stayed inside. Later, the Minister of Justice asked him Ans: - The story „Too Dear!‟ exposes the predicament of a, why he had not run away, as there was no guard to watch ruler who is forced to revise his own judgment not out of, over him. They even assured him that the prince would mercy but out of financial compulsions. The narrator, not mind his running away. But the prisoner told them seems to ridicule the foolishness of rulers who make rules, that he had nowhere to go as his character had been unmindful of the real situation in which they are placed., ruined and people would turn their backs on him., , 6, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , The story is thus a parody of one of the modern systems, of governance. It ridicules the ways of bringing criminals, to book and dispensing justice in modern states. Though, the story is narrated in a matter of fact tone, there is an, undercurrent of sarcasm., , tobacco, wine and spirits and a poll tax. As the revenue, collected from the people is too meagre to feed himself, and his people, the king permits a gaming house where, people play roulette. From the profits of the gaming house,, the king gets a large sum of money., , Monaco is a tiny kingdom with only seven thousand, inhabitants. It has a real kinglet who lives in a palace with, courtiers, ministers, a bishop, generals, and an army of, only sixty men in all. The king lives by collecting taxes, on tobacco, wine and spirits, and a poll tax. As the, revenue collected from the people is too meagre to feed, himself and his people, the king permits a gaming house, where people play roulette. From the profits of the, gaming house, the king gets a large sum of money., , It so happens that a crime is committed, and the king being, the moral authority has to exercise his authority. Herein, lies the crux of the whole story. The king behaves like a, king of a big kingdom in terms of both money and muscle, power and issues a death sentence, which cannot be, implemented and instead of punishing the criminal, ends, up giving him a pension. This ironical situation is created, because of the foolishness of the king. The king ought to, have arrived at the final decision only after examining the, ground reality., , This is the situation in which the king is placed. From this, one can infer that, based on the size of the population and, the army, the king can only be a toy king or a dummy, who in reality cannot control the behaviour of the people, except through mutual understanding and ethical, principles., The system of governance is only a make-believe system, and it can boomerang or collapse at any point in time. As, long as life goes on smoothly, there is no need for the, king to prove to the people that he is their ruler and they, must obey him. But, it so happens that a crime is, committed, and the king being the moral authority has to, exercise his authority. Herein lies the crux of the whole, story., , That is why, the narrator says, “It is a good thing that the, criminal committed his crime in Monaco” to ridicule the, king because despite being the king he has no power to, exercise his authority., , **************, , The king behaves like a king of a big kingdom in terms of, both money and muscle power and announces a death, sentence, which cannot be implemented and, instead of, punishing the criminal, gives him a pension. This ironic, situation is created because of the foolishness of the king., The king ought to have arrived at his final decision about, the criminal only after examining the ground reality., 5. „It is a good thing that the criminal committed his, crime in Monaco‟. Why does the narrator in „Too, Dear!‟ feel so? Explain., Ans: - The story „Too Dear!‟ exposes the predicament of, a ruler who is forced to revise his own judgment not out, of mercy but out of financial compulsions. The narrator, seems to ridicule the foolishness of rulers who make rules, unmindful of the real situation in which they are placed., Monaco is a tiny kingdom with only seven thousand, inhabitants. It has a real kinglet who lives in a palace with, courtiers, ministers, a bishop, generals and an army of, only sixty men. The king lives by collecting taxes on, 7, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , ON CHILDREN, I. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase,, or a sentence each:, 1. Who does the word “bows’ refer to in the poem?, Ans: - To parents., 2. Who does ‘living arrows’ refer to in the poem?, Ans: - To children., 3. Who does ‘archer’ refer to in the poem?, Ans: - To God., 4. Who does God use as his instrument to send living, arrows to the earth?, Ans: - Parents., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 11. What does the phrase’the bow that is stable’ refer, to?, Ans: - The phrase „the bow that is stable‟ refers to parents, who serve God‟s wishes without fail and with conviction., 12. In ‘On Children’, God loves the arrow that flies as, well as the bow that, (a) does not bend, (b) breaks, (c) is stable., Ans: - (c) is stable., 13. Who asked the Prophet to speak on children?, Ans: - A woman asked the prophet to speak about, children., 14. Where, according to the speaker, do the souls of, children dwell?, Ans: - According to the speaker, the souls of children, dwell in the house of tomorrow., , 5. Why does God bend the parents with all his might?, Ans: - God bends the parents with all his might to test, them for stability and strength so that the arrows, (children) that they shoot travel far and reach their 15. What should parents not give their children?, destination., Ans: - Parents may give only their love for their children, and should not give their thoughts., 6. What brings children to the earth?, Ans: - Life‟s longing for itself., 16. What does not go backward, according to the, speaker, in ‘On Children’?, Ans: - Life., 7. Who dwells in the house of tomorrow?, Ans: - Children., 17. Why does the archer bend his bow?, Ans: - The archer bends his bow so that His arrows might, 8. Who loves both the bow and the arrow?, go swift and far., OR, According to the speaker of ‘On Children’, the one, who loves both the arrow and the bow is, 18. Whose sons and daughters are our children,, (a) the archer, according to the speaker, in ‘On Children’?, Ans: - According to the speaker in „On Children‟, our, (b) the parents, (c) the children., children are the sons and daughters of life‟s longing for, Ans: - God, the archer., itself., 9. What, according to the speaker, can parents not, visit?, Ans: - The parents cannot visit the house/houses or the, world in which their children are going to live. They also, can‟t visit their houses even in their dreams., , 19. Who, according to the speaker in ‘On Children’,, have their own thoughts?, Ans: - According to the speaker in „On Children‟, the sons, and daughters of life‟s longing for itself have their own, thoughts., , 10. In ‘On Children’, you may give them your love but, not your, (a) dreams, (b) thoughts, (c) gladness., Ans: - (b) thoughts., , 20. Who, according to the speaker in ‘On Children’,, are sent forth as living arrows?, Ans: - According to the speaker in „On Children‟, our, children are sent forth as living arrows., , 1, , 21. Where, according to the speaker in ‘On Children’,, does the archer see the mark?, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , Ans: - According to the speaker in „On Children‟, the, archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite., 22. Who, according to the speaker in “On Children’,, sees the mark upon the path of the infinite?, Ans: - According to the speaker in „On Children‟, the, archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , as much as they can and take good care of them as we do, to someone who is given to our charge. Parents should not, impose their thoughts and ideas on them because our, children belong to the future whereas we belong to the, past generation., , 2. How should parents raise their children, according, to the speaker?, 23. According to the speaker in ’On Children’, life, OR, does not go ______, How should parents take care of their children,, (a) swift, according to the speaker in ‘On Children’?, Ans: - Almustafa tells parents that they can only act as, (b) backward, „stewards‟ and their role is one of „stewardship‟; parents, (c) forth., Ans: - (b) backward., should not treat their children as their puppets but shower, their love as much as they can and take good care of them, 24. Let your bending in the archer’s hand be for as we do to someone who is given to our charge. Parents, ______. The right word from ‘On Children’ to fill in should take care of their needs only and should not impose, their thoughts and ideas on them. They should not do so, the blank is, because our children belong to the future whereas we, (a) gladness, belong to the past generation., (b) longing, (c) striving., Ans: - (a) gladness., 3. What are the views of the Prophet on parents and, children in the poem ‘On Children’?, 25. The house of tomorrow in ‘On Children’ cannot Ans: - According to the Prophet, a child is a gift from the, abundance of existence and it is eternal life itself. Children, be visited even in _______, are born as sons and daughters as „life‟s longing for itself‟., (a) thoughts, Parents do not create them and hence cannot possess them., (b) ideas, Parents serve as a „passage‟ or vehicle to bring the, (c) dreams., Ans: - (c) dreams., children to this world. Further, children have their own, thoughts because they have the free will to do as they, please. Whereas parents belong to the yesterdays, their, 26. The’archer’in’On Children’refers to, children belong to the future. The children will have their, (a) child, own scriptures and saints; hence parents should only give, (b) God, them as much love as they can and not their thoughts., (c) Prophet., Ans: - (b) God., Parents should not thrust their past as an inheritance on, their children but should let them grow according to their, 27. According to the speaker in ‘On Children’, life own potential., does not tarry with, Gibran uses the metaphor of archer-bow-and-arrows to, (a) today, explain the role of parents in bringing up children. In this, (b) tomorrow, metaphor, God is the archer, the parents represent the bow,, (c) yesterday., Ans: - (c) yesterday., and the children are the living arrows. Like an archer, God, bends the bows testing them for stability to aid the arrows, II. Answer the following questions in a paragraph of as they try to reach their destination. “It is the archer who, decides the target, which is marked upon the path of the, 80-100 words each:, infinite, and He bends the parents (bows) with His might, 1. How, according to the speaker, should parents look that His arrows may go swift and far”., upon their children?, Ans: - According to the prophet Almustafa, parents 4. How is the parent and children relationship brought, should never believe that they own or possess their out in Kahlil Gibran’s poem ‘On Children’?, children. They should behave as though their role is that Ans: - In his sermon „On Children‟, Gibran assumes the, of being guards and/or „stewards‟. Parents should not persona of Almustafa and speaks to the people with the, treat their children as their puppets but shower their love, 2, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , intention of enlightening them about „children‟ and to Since God is the creator and the final destination, God is, guide them as to how they should bring up their children. the archer, the parents his bow, and the children his, arrows. We only serve to send the arrows swift and far and, First, he says that „children‟ are born to fulfill the help it reach its destination. God loves both the bow and, „longing‟ of life itself. They are a gift from the abundance the arrows because God is the eternal creator of nature‟., of existence. God, the supreme power, uses parents as a, vehicle or passage to bring children to this earth. Since 2. ‘On Children’ offers new insights into the parentparents do not create „life‟, parents do not own children. children relationships. Discuss., They may house their bodies but not their souls., OR, ‘On Children’persuades parents to see their children, Secondly, children have their own souls and are not non- in a new light Elaborate., living things. Therefore parents cannot possess them as Ans: - „On Children‟ is a sermon given by Almustafa to a, puppets. Life‟s longing for itself brings forth children in woman holding a babe against her bosom. The fourteenthe form of sons and daughters. Hence, our sons and line poem is in the form of an imaginary conversation, daughters do not belong to us though we have borne between a mother and the prophet Of the fourteen lines,, them., the first five lines are devoted to enlightening the parents, about who the children are and the remaining lines explain, Thirdly, since parents bring children to this earth, they the role of the parents in bringing up their children., should also take care of children as „stewards‟ and protect, them, take care of their needs until they grow and mature „On Children‟ offers new insight into the parent-children, and become fully developed individuals. Parents should relationship, and rejects our traditional, time-honoured,, take care of their needs only and should not impose their and conservative ideas of bringing up children., thoughts and ideas on them., According to the speaker, a child is a gift from the, III. Answer the following questions in about 200 abundance of existence and it is eternal life itself. Children, are born as sons and daughters as life‟s longing for itself., words each:, Life longs to reproduce itself, and parents are its servants, 1. “Your children are not your children’ How does who execute that master plan. God uses parents as his, instrument to send living „arrows‟ to the earth. God, or the, the poet illustrate this truth in the poem?, Supreme Being, is the archer, the parents are the bows and, OR, How does the poem bring out the relationship between the children are the living arrows. Parents do not create, them and hence they cannot possess them., parents and children?, Ans: - The poet firmly believes that life is a journey, and, God is both the „starting point‟ and the destination. This They are only the medium through which life expresses, journey is an inner one, a spiritual one and we are born to itself. Children have their own thoughts because they have, undertake this journey. The whole poem serves to express the free will to do as they please. Parents can only act as, this belief. The poet attempts to explain what role the „stewards‟ and their role is one of „stewardship‟. Parents, parents should play in bringing up their children., should not treat their children as their puppets but shower, as much of their love as they can., The speaker says that a child is a gift from the abundance, of existence and it is eternal life itself. That is why the Parents should take care of their needs only and should not, poet says that „your children are not your children‟. Then impose their thoughts and ideas on them because our, he makes our role clear. He tells the parents that they children belong to the future, whereas the parents belong, have brought their children to this world because they to the past generation. Therefore, parents should also not, have been chosen to serve as a „passage‟ or vehicle to burden their children with their dead past, their scriptures,, bring them to this world., and their saints. Since life looks forward and does not, linger on, parents should let their children build their, Further, he tells us that since children belong to the future future, realize their potential, and resist the temptation to, they have their own thoughts and the free will to do as force their children to be like their carbon copy., they please. Then he tells us that we have to take care of, our children as „stewards‟ and give them „love‟ and 3. The poem, ‘On Children’rejects conservative, physical nourishment so that they grow up to serve their upbringing of children. Explain., role., 3, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Ans: - „On Children‟ is a sermon given by Almustafa to a, woman holding a babe against her bosom. The fourteenline poem is in the form of an imaginary conversation, between a mother and the prophet Of the fourteen lines,, the first five lines are devoted to enlightening the parents, about who the children are and the remaining lines, explain the role of the parents in bringing up their, children., , impose their thoughts and ideas on them because our, children belong to the future, whereas parents belong to, the past generation., , According to the speaker, a child is a gift from the, abundance of existence and it is eternal life itself., Children are born as sons and daughters as life‟s longing, for itself. Life longs to reproduce itself, and parents are, its servants who execute that master plan. God uses, parents as his instrument to send living „arrows‟ to the, earth. God, or the Supreme Being, is the archer, the, parents are the bows and the children are the living, arrows. Parents do not create them and hence they cannot, possess them., , The children have their own future and we should let them, grow according to their own potential. The children are, closer to existence than we are. Life looks forward and, does not linger on. Hence parents cannot keep pace with, our children‟s lives and thoughts. Parents should let their, children build their future, realize their potential and resist, the temptation to force their children to be like their, carbon copy., , As parents, our days are over. We may try to be like our, children, but our past acts like a barrier. Since parents, belong to the yesterdays and their children belong to the, tomorrows, parents cannot conceive of their future. The, children will have their own scriptures and saints. The, „On Children‟ offers new insight into the parent-children present is not only a meeting point but also a point of, relationship, and rejects our traditional, time-honoured departure. Every day the gap between parents and their, and conservative ideas of bringing up children., children will become wider and wider., , They are only the medium through which life expresses, itself. Children have their own thoughts because they, have the free will to do as they please. Parents can only, act as „stewards‟ and their role is one of „stewardship‟., Parents should not treat their children as their puppets but, shower as much of their love as they can., , **************, , Parents should take care of their needs only and should, not impose their thoughts and ideas on them because our, children belong to the future, whereas the parents belong, to the past generation. Therefore, parents should also not, burden their children with their dead past, their scriptures, and their saints. Since life looks forward and does not, linger on, parents should let their children build their, future, realize their potential and resist the temptation to, force their children to be like their carbon copy., 4. We cannot keep pace with our children’s lives and, thoughts. How is this elaborated in ‘On Children’?, Ans: - According to the speaker in „On Children‟, a child, is a gift from the abundance of existence and it is eternal, life itself. Children are born as sons and daughters as, „Life‟s longing for itself‟. Parents may have brought them, to this world because they have been chosen to serve as, „passage‟ or vehicle to bring the children into this world., Children are closer to the very source of life than old, people. Children have their own thoughts because they, have the free will to do as they please. Parents should not, 4, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , A SUNNY MORNING, I. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase,, or a sentence each:, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Ans: - Laura Llorente., 10. Why do Laura and Gonzalo spin stories about, themselves?, Ans: - To conceal each other‟s identity., , 1. Laura Llorente was known as _______ in the, locality in her younger days., 11. According to Gonzalo, where did the young man go, (a) The Silver Maiden, after the duel?, Ans: - To Seville and then to Madrid., (b) Sovereign Beauty, (c) Golden Lady, (d) dream girl., 12. What did Dona Laura carry every day to feed the, Ans: - (a) The Silver Maiden., pigeons?, OR, 2. Who had occupied Gonzalo’s usual bench in the What does Dona Laura feed the birds within the park?, Ans: - Dona Laura carried bread crumbs every day to feed, park?, Ans: - Three priests., the pigeons., OR, Dona Laura fed the birds with bread crumbs., 3. What is the name of Laura’s maid?, Ans: - Petra., 13. Where does the action of the play ‘A Sunny, 4. What is the name of Gonzalo’s servant?, Morning’ take place?, Ans: - The action of the play „A Sunny Morning‟ takes, OR, place in a retired corner of a park in Madrid., Who is the caretaker of Gonzalo in the play?, Ans: - Juanito., 14. What establishes peace between Dona Laura and, 5. How many priests were sitting on the bench usually Don Gonzalo?, Ans: - A pinch of snuff establishes peace between Dona, occupied by Don Gonzalo?, Ans: - Three priests., Laura and Don Gonzalo., 6. What does Don Gonzalo use to clean the dust off his, shoes?, Ans: - His handkerchief., , 15. What right does Dona Laura claim to have to, criticize Don Gonzalo?, Ans: - Dona Laura claims to have a neighbour‟s right to, criticize Don Gonzalo., , 7. Where, according to Don Gonzalo, is one of his, estates located?, 16. Who was called ‘The Silver Maiden’ in A Sunny, Ans: - In Aravaca., Morning’?, OR, 8. In which city was Don Gonzalo brought up?, By what name was Laura Liorente known in her, OR, locality?, ‘Which is the native city of Don Gonzalo in ‘A Sunny Ans: - Laura Liorente was called „The Silver Maiden‟ in, her locality., Morning’?, OR, Which city, according to Don Gonzalo, is he a native 17. On what condition does Don Gonzalo agree to meet, of?, Dona Laura the next day?, Ans: - Don Gonzalo was brought up in Valencia., OR, In what condition do Gonzalo and Laura depart at the, 8. Name the villa in Valencia where Dona Laura spent end of the play?, Ans: - Don Gonzalo agrees to meet Dona Laura the next, her youth., day if it is sunny., OR, Name the villa Laura Liorente lived in., Ans: - In a villa called Maricela in Valencia., 18. In the play, ‘the silver maiden’ refers to, (a) Petra, 9. What was Dona Laura’s original name?, (b) Dona Laura, 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , (c) the ballet dancer., Ans: - (b) Dona Laura., , 29. What right does Laura claim to have to criticize, Gonzalo’s actions in ‘A Sunny Morning’?, Ans: - In „A Sunny Morning‟, Laura claims her right as a, 19. Why did Don Gonzalo sit next to Laura in the neighbour to criticize Gonzalo‟s actions., park?, Ans: - Dona Gonzalo sits next to Laura on the bench in 30. What could Gonzalo show as evidence to prove his, the park because all the other benches were fully skill at hunting in ‘A Sunny Morning’?, occupied., Ans: - In „A Sunny Morning‟, Gonzalo could show a wild, boar‟s head (displayed in his study) as evidence to prove, 20. Where, according to Gonzalo, did he meet his skill at hunting., Campoamor?, Ans: - According to Gonzalo, he met Campoamor in 31. What could Laura show as evidence to prove her, Valencia., skill at hunting in ‘A Sunny Morning’?, Ans: - In „A Sunny Morning‟, Laura could show a tiger‟s, 21. Where did Gonzalo run off to with a ballet skin in her boudoir, as evidence to prove her skill at, hunting., dancer?, Ans: - Gonzalo ran off to Paris with a ballet dancer., 32. When, according to Gonzalo, did he compose some, 22. Whose name, according to Gonzalo, was his cousin verses in A Sunny Morning’?, Ans: - In „A Sunny Morning‟, according to Gonzalo, he, whispering at the time of his death?, Ans: - Laura‟s name., composed some verses in his youth., 23. Where do Don Gonzalo and Dona Laura meet, after a long time?, Ans: - After a long time, Don Gonzalo and Dona Laura, meet in a retired corner of a park in Madrid., , 33. How old does Gonzalo say he was when he went to, America the first time in A Sunny Morning’?, Ans: - In „A Sunny Morning‟, Gonzalo says the first time, he went to America, he was only six years old., , 24. What did Dona Laura use as a cane in ‘A Sunny, Morning’?, Ans: - In A Sunny Morning‟, Dona Laura used a parasol, as a cane., , 34. Name the poet whom Gonzalo says, he first met in, America in A Sunny Morning’., Ans: - In „A Sunny Morning‟, Gonzalo says, he first met, Zorilla in America., , 25. Who accompanied Dona Laura when she came to, the park in A Sunny Morning’?, Ans: - In „A Sunny Morning‟ Petra, her maid,, accompanied Dona Laura, when she came to the park., , 35. Where, according to Gonzalo, did he spend his, early youth in A Sunny Morning’?, Ans: - In „A Sunny Mornmq‟, according to Gonzalo, he, spent his early youth in the city of Valencia., , 26. Who, according to Petra, belongs to the park in A, Sunny Morning’?, Ans: - In „A Sunny Morning‟, according to Petra, the, guard, with whom she used to chat, belongs to the park., , 36. Where, according to Laura, did she spend several, seasons in A Sunny Morning?, Ans: - In „A Sunny Morning‟, according to Laura, she, spent several seasons in a villa called Maricela, not far, from Valencia., , 27. Who accompanied Don Gonzalo when he came to, the park in A Sunny Morning’?, Ans: - In „A Sunny Morning‟ Juanito, Don Gonzalo‟s, servant accompanied him to the park., 28. According to Gonzalo, where ought Laura be, knitting and counting her beads?, Ans: - According to Gonzalo, Laura ought to be at home,, knitting and counting her beads., , 2, , 37. Who was called ‘The Silver Maiden’ in A Sunny, Morning?, Ans: - In „A Sunny Morning‟, Laura Llorente was called, the „Silver Maiden‟., 38. According to Gonzalo, the gallant lover in A Sunny, Morning’ was his, (a) friend, (b) brother, (c) cousin., , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , Ans: - (c) cousin., , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , about the story of Gonzaio from Laura Llorente, who was, her friend. Thus Dona Laura also conceals her identity., , 39. Who, according to Gonzaio, was badly wounded in, A Sunny Morning?, 2. How effectively does Gonzaio account for the love, Ans: - In A Sunny Morning‟, according to Gonzaio, the his cousin had for Laura’s friend?, merchant was badly wounded in the duel., OR, What account does Don Gonzaio give Dona Laura, 40. Where did the gallant young man take refuge, about his cousin’s life after the duel?, according to Gonzaio in A Sunny Morning?, OR, Ans: - In A Sunny Morning‟, according to Gonzaio, the What story does Don Gonzaio narrate to Dona Laura, gallant young man took refuge in Don Gonzalo‟s house., regarding his cousin?, OR, 41. Where did the silver maiden write her lover’s What fictitious story did Gonzaio spin about himself in, name, according to Laura, in A Sunny Morning?, the name of his cousin?, Ans: - In A Sunny Morning‟, according to Laura, the, OR, Silver Maiden wrote her lover‟s name on the sand., Describe how Don Gonzaio glorifies his cousin’s death., Ans: - While telling Laura about the duel between the, 42. Who, according to Gonzaio, did he run off to Paris merchant and the gallant lover, Don tells her that the, gallant lover was his cousin and he was very fond of him., within A Sunny Morning?, Ans: - In A Sunny Morning‟, according to Gonzaio, he Don Gonzaio tells her that after the duel the young man, ran off to Paris with a ballet dancer., took refuge in his house being scared of the consequences, of a duel with a person highly regarded in that locality., 43. What does Gonzaio pick up with great effort Then he tells her that from his home his cousin went to, Seville and then came to Madrid. Then he wrote Laura, before leaving with fuanito in A Sunny Morning?, Ans: - In A Sunny Morning‟, before leaving the park many letters which were intercepted by her parents., with Juanito, Gonzaio, with great effort, picks up the, violets dropped by Laura., He says so because he knows for sure that she did not, answer his letters at all. Don then concludes the story, 44. Where, according to Dona Laura, had her best saying that, in despair, believing that he had lost his love, forever he joined the army, then went to Africa and there, friend sat before being swept into the sea?, Ans: - According to Dona Laura, her best friend had sat is a trench, met a glorious death grasping the flag of Spain, down upon a rock on the sand before being swept into the and whispering the name of his beloved Laura., sea., 3. How does Dona Laura describe the story ofher%, II. Answer the following questions in a paragraph of best friend’s death?, 80-100 words each:, OR, How does Dona Laura describe her friend’s love story?, Ans: - Dona Laura tells Don Gonzalo that her friend had, 1. How do Laura and Gonzaio conceal their identity?, Ans: - While boasting about his keen eyesight, Don written to her that she had awaited news of Gonzalo for, Gonzaio incidentally mentions the names of some famous nearly a year. Later one afternoon, just at sunset, as the, Spanish literary figures. Then he states that he was a great first stars were appearing she left her house and went to, friend of Campoamor in Valencia, and also reveals that the beach where her beloved had risked his life. She wrote, he was a native of Valencia. Laura‟s interest being his name on the sand and then sat down upon a rock, her, kindled informs him that she had spent several seasons in gaze fixed upon the horizon. The waves murmured their, a villa called Maricela, in the city of Valencia. At this eternal threnody and slowly crept up to the rock where the, moment both of them understand that they are the maiden sat. The tide rose with a boom and swept her out, original lover‟s Laura and Gonzaio who had been to sea., separated by fate., 4. When does Dona Laura realise that Don Gonzalo is, From then onwards, Gonzaio tells her that the gallant her former lover?, lover who was in love with the silver maiden Laura Ans: - After taking a pinch of snuff both Don Gonzalo and, Llorente was his cousin and conceals his identity. Dona Laura sneeze three times alternately. Dona Laura, Similarly, Laura tells Gonzaio that she came to know, mutters to herself that the snuff has made peace between, 3, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , them. Then, Don Gonzalo starts reading aloud. A little, later, Dona Laura sympathises with him for reading with, all those glasses. Their conversation turns to Gonzalo‟s, ability to compose verses. Incidentally, Gonzalo reveals, that he was a great friend of Espronceda, Zorilla, Becquer, and others. Then while talking about Campoamor, Don, Gonzalo tells her that he had met Campoamor in Valencia, and he was a native of that city., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , the name of his beloved Laura. Immediately, Dona also, concocts a story., She tells him that after waiting for a year for Gonzalo, she, went to the beach after sunset one evening. She wrote his, name on the sand and then sat down on a rock, her gaze, fixed upon the horizon. Then the waves slowly crept up to, the rock where the maiden was sitting and the high rising, tide rose with a boom and swept her out to sea. Thus, ended the sad love affair., , This provokes both of them to talk about their earlier, identities. When Dona tells him about the villa in, Maricella, Gonzalo tells her about the Silver Maiden and 6. What fictitious story did Gonzalo spin about himself, like a poet he describes her beauty. At that moment, Dona to hide his true identity?, Laura realizes that Don Gonzalo is her former lover., OR, How does Don Gonzalo try to hide his identity?, 5. What are the’atrocious’ lies that Laura and Ans: - Don Gonzalo tells Dona Laura that his cousin took, Gonzalo make up about their lives after their refuge in his house fearful of the consequences of a duel, with a person highly regarded in that locality. From his, separation?, home, he later went to Seville and then to Madrid. Since, OR, Don Gonzalo and Dona Laura outwit each other in his letters to Laura were intercepted by her parents,, Gonzalo did not get any reply from her. He became, weaving stories about their own deaths. Elaborate., desperate. In despair, believing that he had lost his love, OR, Narrate how, according to Dona Laura and Don forever, he joined the army.went to Africa, and met a, Gonzalo, the sad love affair of her friend and his glorious death in a trench, grasping the flag of Spain and, whispering the name of his beloved Laura., cousin ended., Ans: - During the conversation with Dona Laura, Don, Gonzalo gives a romantic description of the silver 7. Bring out a few instances wherein Dona Laura, maiden. Dona Laura realizes that the old man is none ridicules Don Gonzalo in A Sunny Morning’., other than her former lover Gonzalo. Then, both of them Ans: - In „A Sunny Morning‟, there are two instances in, together recount their romantic affair until they come to which Dona Laura ridicules Don Gonzalo., the end of their story. Don Gonzalo rounds it off telling Both the instances occur when Dona Laura and Don, her that his cousin had to hide for a few days and later to Gonzalo meet face-to-face in the park as an old man and, fly. At this point, Dona tells him that he seems to know old woman and as total strangers to each other., the story well. Don Gonzalo also tells her the same. Dona, Laura tells him that she heard the story from her friend., Don Gonzalo, soon after entering the park, discovers that, his usual bench has been occupied by three priests. He, Don Gonzalo picks up the same lie and tells her that he gets irritated and says aloud that the priests were idling, heard the story from his cousin. Both of them are now away their time instead of saying Mass in the church., convinced that they were the former lovers of the Then, in a fit of anger, he rushes towards the bench on, romantic affair they had just reconstructed. Dona Laura which Dona Laura is sitting., wants to probe further into the affair. Therefore she, demands an explanation about Gonzalo‟s vanishing from Dona Laura cries out aloud „Lookout‟, indignantly, and, Valencia., admonishes him for scaring away the birds. Don Gonzalo, replies that he would not care about the birds. When she, In reply, Don Gonzalo tells her that after staying hidden replies that she cared for them, Don Gonzalo tells her that, indoors in Valencia for some time, his cousin went to it was a public park. In retaliation, she asks him why he, Seville and then came to Madrid, where he wrote letters had complained that the priests had taken his bench. Don, to Laura. But, since the letters were intercepted by her Gonzalo, being cornered by his own remarks, snubs her,, parents, she did not get his letters at all and so she did not telling her that even though she was a total stranger she, write back to him. He tells her that Gonzalo, then in was taking the liberty to speak to him and walk away.‟, despair, believing that he had lost his love forever, joined, the army, went to Africa and there is a trench met a Dona Laura comments that he was an ill-natured old man, glorious death grasping the flag of Spain and whispering, and people ought not to get so fussy and cross when they, 4, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , reach a certain age. Later, when she notices him losing, another bench, says mockingly “serves him right for, scaring the birds”. “Poor man! He is wiping the, perspiration from his face”. Then, when she notices him, walking back towards her bench, says, “A carriage would, not raise more dust than his feet”., , When Dona Laura angrily asks him to look out, Don asks, Laura whether she was speaking to him. Then, when she, complains that he had scared the birds away, he answers, rudely that he does not care about the birds. But she tells, him that she cared for the birds and indirectly tries to, make him feel guilty. But he tells her rudely that it is a, public park suggesting that she was not right in, 7. Describe how the ‘gallant young man’ was complaining about him about birds being scared away in a, public park. Dona tries to counter him asking why he –, separated from his lover in ‘A Sunny Morning’., Ans: - Gonzalo and Laura, the two former lovers, had to had complained that the priests had taken his seat., separate from each other. In her youthful days, Dona, Laura was known in her locality as „The Silver Maiden‟. Feeling discomfited, Don Gonzalo tries to snub her telling, She was fair as a lily, with jet black hair and black eyes. her that she was a stranger and was not right in taking the, She was like a dream. She was in love with Gonzalo, the liberty to address him. A little later, Don Gonzalo sits at, gallant lover. He used to pass by on horseback every the extreme end of her bench and prepares himself to read, morning through the rose garden and toss flowers to her a book by wearing glasses and adjusting his lenses. Dona, balcony which she would catch. On his way back in the sympathises with him for having to read with all those, afternoon she would toss the flowers back to him. But glasses., Laura‟s parents wanted to marry her off to a merchant, whom she disliked., 2. Trace the incidents where Laura and Gonzalo, secretly guess about each other’s identity., One day there was a quarrel between Gonzalo and the Ans: - Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo come face-to-face in, merchant, the suitor. The merchant was badly wounded in a retired corner of a park in Madrid on a Sunday morning., the duel and Gonzafo had to conceal himself for a few The strangers soon become friends without knowing that, days. Later he fled from his hometown to Seville and then they were lovers once. Then Gonzalo happens to tell her, to Madrid. Even though he tried to communicate with that he had spent his youth in Valencia city. Laura‟s, Laura through letters, all his attempts failed. He then curiosity having been provoked, she tells Gonzalo that she, joined the army and went to Africa., also had spent several seasons in Maricela, a villa near the, sea in Valencia., III. Answer the following questions in about 200, When Gonzalo is startled to hear the name „Maricela‟,, words each:, Dona Laura asks him whether the name is familiar to him., 1. Bring out the changes in Gonzalo‟s attitude before and Don Gonzalo tells her that he had seen a beautiful woman, after occupying the bench in the park., Laura Llorente living there. On hearing the name Laura, Ans: - As soon as Don Gonzalo enters the park along Llorente mentioned, Dona Laura shows her surprise. From, with Juanito, he discovers that his usual seat has been that moment onwards, it becomes clear that both of them, occupied by three priests. He is annoyed and comments know who they are and intentionally conceals their, rudely saying that the priests were idling their time away identity., when they should be saying mass in the church. Then,, when Juanito suggests that he should sit on the bench When Dona Laura tells him that Laura Llorente was her, where Dona Laura was sitting, Don Gonzalo tells Juanito best friend and she was called the „Silver Maiden‟, Don, that he wants a bench to himself. Then Juanito informs Gonzalo endorses it and tells her that „Silver Maiden‟ was, him that there is no other bench vacant., her popular name in the locality. Further, he tells her that, she used to stand at a particular window. Then Dona Laura, Don Gonzalo points at the bench that he usually sat on. endorses his statement. Inadvertently, when Don Gonzalo, When Juanito tells him that there are three priests sitting tells her that he spent many hours there during his youthful, on that bench, Don asks him to send them away. Later, he days, Dona Laura gives a sigh and endorses his statement, comments bitterly saying that the priests were sitting and says “And in mine, too.”, there as if they were glued to the seat. Then he and his, servant walk towards the place where the birds are Then Don Gonzalo gives a description of her beauty and, feeding on the bread crumbs., expresses his admiration calling her a dream. Then Dona, Laura makes an aside remark and tells Gonzalo that if he, but knew that Laura was by his side he would realize what, 5, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , dreams come to. This way, their conversation goes on him remarking that he was very polite. When Gonzalo, until the end, each speaking to the other in disguise., asks her apologetically not to interfere with what does not, concern her, she again tells him stubbornly that she, Though they appear to be concealing their identity, they generally says what she thinks. From then on their, know tacitly that they are the true lover‟s Laura and spontaneous exchange takes a positive direction and soon, Gonzalo of their youthful days. In the end, before leaving they become friends., the park, Laura drops the violets, and when Gonzalo, stoops to pick up the flowers, Laura looks at him. Thus 4. ‘The ways of providence are strange’. How is this, they come to recognize each other., true in the case of Don Gonzalo and Dona Laura?, Ans: - „A Sunny Morning‟ presents the story of two young, 3. ‘A Sunny Morning’ portrays wit and humour lovers who were once passionately attached to each other., through Don Gonzalo and Dona Laura’s spontaneous Their love would have culminated in their marriage but, they were separated by a cruel blow of fate. However, the, reactions”. Explain., ways of providence being strange, these erstwhile lovers, OR, Give instances of humorous situations in the play in happened to meet each other some fifty years later in a, park in Madrid. Both of them are in their 70s and have, your own words., Ans: - „A Sunny Morning‟ is a romantic comedy with changed a great deal in their appearance. Hence, they fail, only two main characters Don Gonzalo and Dona Laura to recognize each other in the park initially. But as they, who are in their seventies now. Their chance meeting on get acquainted they recall their youthful days., a sunny morning in a park in Madrid gives the characters, an opportunity to relive the story of their love affair when Again, it is by a stroke of providence that Don Gonzalo, they were living in Marfcela. The whole story is built up happens to reveal that he once lived in Valencia. When, through witty, humorous, lively, and spontaneous they discover that they were lovers once in their youth,, interaction between them., they relive their romantic meetings as before and pretend, not to recognize their earlier selves. Like young people,, When the play opens, we find Dona Laura happily they live in a dream world of their own and are reluctant to, speaking to the pigeons which were feeding on the bread come back to the world of reality. They tell atrocious lies, crumbs. When Don Gonzalo comes there looking for a to defend their previous actions and exit with a promise to, bench, Dona Laura accuses him of scaring away her meet the next day. The ways of providence are strange and, birds. In reply, Don Gonzalo tells her that it is a public it is undoubtedly true in the case of Dona Laura and Don, park and he doesn‟t care about the birds. Dona Laura asks Gonzalo., him why then did he complain that the priests had taken, his seat. Later, when Don Gonzalo comes back to the 5. A Sunny Morning’ revolves around concealing and, same place to sit, she asks him why he was seen there revealing Laura and Gonzalo’s identity. Elaborate., again. But, when he tries to put her off saying that they Ans: - The play „A Sunny Morning‟ presents the story of, had not met, she tells him that she was only responding to two passionate lovers who were separated by a cruel blow, his gesture., of fate before their love could culminate in their marriage., However, this story is presented nearly fifty years later, When he tells her that she ought to have only returned his when both Gonzalo and Laura are now in their old age., greeting, she remarks that he should have taken her They happen to meet, as if it was providential, in a retired, permission to sit on that bench. Finally, with her witty comer of a park in Madrid one sunny morning. The first, remarks, she makes him tongue-tied and helpless. When part of the play seems an exposition introducing Don, he mutters to himself, saying that she was a senile old Gonzalo and Dona Laura. After a few witty exchanges, lady and she ought to be at home knitting and counting between the two, the playwright reveals their love story, her beads, she asks him not to grumble anymore. When concealing and revealing their identity., she finds him cleaning his shoes with his handkerchief,, she taunts him asking whether one uses a handkerchief as Initially, Don Gonzalo reveals his identity unwittingly in, a shoe brush. In reply, when Gonzalo asks her what right his enthusiasm to tell her that he had met Campoamor in, she has to criticize his actions, she answers playfully that Valencia. Then he adds that he spent his early youth in, it was her right as a neighbour., Valencia. This is a hint to Dona Laura to reveal her, identity. She reminds him of a villa named Maricela near, When Gonzalo tries to put her off rudely saying that he the sea. 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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , love story. On hearing the name Maricela mentioned,, Don Gonzalo introduces Laura Llorente. Then Dona, Laura builds it further saying “Laura Llorente was, popularly called the Silver Maiden”., , On hearing how Laura had died, Don Gonzalo tells, himself, “she lies worse than I do”. Then Dona Laura tells, herself that she will not tell him that she married two years, later while Don Gonzalo mutters that he had run off to, Paris with a ballet dancer in three months. By then it, Don Gonzalo recreates the scene for the readers becomes clear that both of them have recognized each, mentioning the window where she used to stand hours on other‟s identity., end every day. Then Don Gonzalo gives a description of, her beautiful personality. Then both of them reveal to the 7. How do Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo annoy each, audience their identity by their (aside) remarks., other initially in the park?, Ans: - Soon after occupying her seat in the park, Dona, Now once they had revealed their identity, they try to Laura throws three handfuls of bread crumbs to a flock of, conceal it by replacing themselves in the story by a pigeons and sits watching them feeding on the bread, substitute. Dona Laura calls Laura of the original story as crumbs. Don Gonzalo and Juanito walk towards the birds., her friend and Don Gonzalo calls the Gonzalo of the Immediately, Dona Laura shouts „lookout‟ so as to warn, original story as his cousin. Once again having concealed them. Then she tells Don Gonzalo that he had scared away, their identity they narrate how their love affair ended. the birds. Don Gonzalo brushes aside her remarks telling, Both of them tell lies to cover up what they did after her that he does not care about the birds as it was a public, Gonzalo had fled Valencia. This goes on until the end park. Dona Laura asks him why then did he complain, when Laura sees Gonzalo picking up the violets dropped about the priests occupying his usual bench if it was a, by her. Thus the whole play „A Sunny Morning‟ revolves public park., around concealing and revealing Laura and Gonzalo‟s, identity., Again, Don Gonzalo tries to put her off rudely telling her, that since they had not met before she should not take the, 6. Bring out the instances where Laura and Gonzalo liberty of addressing him. Dona Laura retaliates saying, that he is an ill-natured old man. She wonders why a man, realize each other’s identity., Ans: - There are several instances in „A Sunny Morning‟, like him should be so fussy and cross after reaching a, in which both Laura and Gonzalo recognize each others‟ certain age. Later, she sees him moving about without, identity. Soon after their initial outbursts of emotion, both getting a seat on the other side of the park. She enjoys his, Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo become friends. Next, both predicament saying that it serves him right for scaring the, of them enjoy a pinch of snuff and Don Gonzalo begins birds. Later, when Don Gonzalo sits at the extreme end of, to read aloud verses from Campoamor., Dona Laura‟s bench and greets her, she asks him, annoyingly why he was there again. Again, there is an, When Don Gonzalo mentions that he was a native of angry exchange of words., Valencia and had met Campoamor there incidentally,, Dona Laura tells him that she had spent several seasons at When he fails to find a convincing reply to her question,, Maricela. When Don Gonzalo tells her that he had seen a he tells her that he has nothing more to say. Then he, beautiful woman by name Laura Llorente in Maricela, mutters to himself that she was a senile old lady and she, Dona Laura tells him that Laura was known by the name ought to be at home knitting and counting her beads., „Silver Maiden‟ in that locality. When Don Gonzalo starts Again, Dona Laura tells him rudely not to grumble any, describing Laura Llorente, Dona Laura makes an aside more and she was not going to leave just to please him., comment. We learn that Dona Laura has recognized his, identity., 8. Although the romantic affair between Laura and, Gonzalo lasts for a brief period of time, the intensity of, Later, when Laura tells him that her friend had told her their love lingers forever. Elaborate., the story of the two lovers, Don Gonzalo recognizes her Ans: - „A Sunny Morning‟ reveals the romantic side of, identity. Then Dona Laura makes an aside remark, “Why both Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo. Elucidate. Laura and, tell him? He does not suspect”. Similarly, Don Gonzalo Gonzalo met each other in Valencia as gallant young, mutters to himself, “She is entirely innocent”. Then when lovers. They loved each other intensely. Gonzalo used to, Don Gonzalo tells her how his cousin had met a glorious toss a bouquet of flowers at Laura in the morning and he, death in Africa, Dona Laura mutters to herself that he was would receive a bouquet of flowers from her while, telling an atrocious lie. 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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , Unfortunately, her parents wanted Laura to marry a, merchant instead of Gonzalo. Once, the merchant insulted, Gonzalo and it ended up in a duel between them. The, merchant was seriously injured in the duel. He was highly, regarded in his place and, fearing action, Gonzalo hid in, several places. He wrote letters to Laura but they were, intercepted by her parents and Laura did not get a chance, to read them., Two years later, she married someone else and settled, down in her life. But, the brief romantic affair continued, to linger in her heart of hearts. In the same way, Gonzalo, did not get any reply to his letters from Laura. So three, months later, he married a ballet dancer and settled down, in Paris. Here again, he could not completely forget the, beautiful „Silver Maiden‟ that Laura was known as. When, they met in the park after a lapse of nearly 50 years, both, of them were able to recall the brief, but intense romantic, affair in Valencia., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , that they were lovers once in their youth, they relive their, romantic meetings as before and pretend not to recognize, their earlier selves. Like young people, they live in a, dream world of their own and are reluctant to come back, to the world of reality. They tell atrocious lies to defend, their previous actions and exit with a promise to meet the, next day., 10. A Sunny Morning’ is a comic presentation of a, serious human relationship. Explain., Ans: - „A Sunny Morning‟ tells the past love story of two, ardent lovers – Don Gonzalo and Dona Laura in a comic, way. It is a serious human relationship but was torn apart, in life by fate. However, the two lovers meet again when, they are in their 70s, not as lovers, but as total strangers,, unexpectedly in a parkin Madrid., , Laura Llorente was known in her locality as „The Silver, Maiden‟. She was in love with Gonzalo, a gallant lover., He used to pass by her house on horseback every morning, 9. Everything is fair in love and war. How do you through the rose garden and toss up a bouquet of flowers, substantiate this statement relating to the attitudes of to her balcony which she caught. On his way back in the, afternoon she would toss the flowers back to him. But, Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo in the play?, Ans: - „A Sunny Morning‟ presents the story of Don Laura‟s parents wanted to marry her off to a merchant, Gonzalo and Dona Laura, who were ardent lovers in their whom she disliked., youth, but were tom apart in life by fate. They are now in, their 70s. The very lovers meet as total strangers One day there ensued a quarrel, leading to a duel between, unexpectedly in a park in Madrid. As the play begins, Gonzalo and the merchant, her suitor. The merchant was, Dona Laura is seen in the park feeding pigeons with seriously injured. Fearing serious consequences, Gonzalo, bread crumbs. It is at that point an old man enters with his fled from his house in the town to Seville and then to, attendant. The old man is none other than Don Gonzalo, Madrid. Even though he tried to communicate with Laura, who is seen to be quite irritated as he finds no bench in through letters, his attempts failed and he gave her up as, the park vacant. Quite grudgingly he comes near Laura lost forever and ran off to Paris with a ballet dancer., and shares her bench. Laura gets infuriated as the old man Meanwhile, Laura waited for the news of Gonzalo, for one, has scared the pigeons she was feeding and calls him „an year and finally got married., ill-natured man.‟ With her witty remarks, she makes him, tongue-tied and helpless., Both of them have changed a lot physically but they still, cherish the memories of their youth. However, When they, But, after a few moments of disagreement, both of them meet in the park, they appear to be cynical, fussy, and illhave a pinch of snuff and reconcile with each other. natured. The way they repartee and express their, Gonzalo says that he is from Valencia and to his surprise, resentment towards each other creates opportunities for, Laura reveals that she is from Maricela. Gonzalo is humour in the play. Finally, they become friends after, startled by the revelation and he says that he knows a sharing a pinch of snuff. They gradually come to realize, woman named Laura Llorente who lived in a villa there, that they are the very same lovers of yesteryears., who was perhaps the most beautiful woman he had ever, seen. Both Laura and Gonzalo realize that they were the 11. Laura and Gonzalo recognize each other but, very same young lovers once. But they pretend not to conceal their identity. How does A Sunny Morning’, reveal their identities. Though both of them have changed present this?, a lot physically, they still cherish the memories of their Ans: - Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo come face-to-face in, adventurous youth., a retired corner of a park in Madrid on a Sunday morning., The strangers soon become friends without knowing that, Though initially, they appear to be cynical, fussy and ill- they were lovers once. Then Gonzalo happens to tell her, natured, soon they become friends. When they discover, that he had spent his youth in Valencia city. 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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , curiosity having been provoked, she tells Gonzalo that, she also had spent several seasons in Maricela, a villa, near the sea in Valencia. When Gonzalo is startled to hear, the name „Maricela‟, Dona Laura asks him whether the, name is familiar to him. Don Gonzalo tells her that he, had seen a beautiful woman Laura Llorente living there., On hearing the name Laura Llorente mentioned, Dona, Laura shows her surprise. From that moment onwards, it, becomes clear that both of them know who they are and, intentionally conceals their identity. When Dona Laura, tells him that Laura Llorente was her best friend and she, was called the „Silver Maiden‟, Don Gonzalo endorses it, and tells her that „Silver Maiden‟ was her popular name, in the locality. Further, he tells her that she used to stand, at a particular window. Then Dona Laura endorses his, statement. Inadvertently, when Don Gonzalo tells her that, he spent many hours there during his youthful days, Dona, Laura gives a sigh and endorses his statement and says, “And in mine, too.”, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , would toss the flowers back to him. But Laura‟s parents, wanted to marry her off to a merchant whom she disliked., One day there was a quarrel between Gonzalo and the, merchant, the suitor. After the duel the young man fled, from his hometown to Seville and then to Madrid, being, scared of the consequences of a duel with a person highly, regarded in that locality. Even though he tried to, communicate with Laura through letters, all attempts, failed., , Once Don Gonzalo and Dona Laura realize that they are, the same old, young lovers of Maricela who were, separated in life by fate, they decide not to reveal their, identity because they learn from each other in what high, esteem they held each other before they departed. come to, know that both of them had given up the other as lost, forever. While Dona Laura techs herself that she had, married someone else after waiting for him for one year,, Don Gonzalo tells himself that after fleeing from, Valencia, then Seville and Madrid, he had run off to Paris, with a ballet dancer in about three months. Therefore, they, Then Don Gonzalo gives a description of her beauty and concoct fictitious stories so as to conceal their identities, expresses his admiration calling her a dream. Then Dona completely and to make the other believe that he or she, Laura makes an aside remark and tells Gonzalo that if he was dead., but knew that Laura was by his side he would realize, what dreams come to. This way, their conversation goes Later, when they realize that they are alive, they do not, on until the end, each speaking to the other in disguise. want to shatter their mutual images in the eyes of the, Though they appear to be concealing their identity, they other. Therefore, Don Gonzalo tells himself that he will, know tacitly that they are the true lover‟s Laura and not reveal himself because he is grotesque. He wishes that, Gonzalo of their youthful days. In the end, before leaving she had better recall the gallant horseman who passed, the park, Laura drops the violets, and when Gonzalo daily beneath her window tossing flowers. Similarly, Dona, stoops to pick up the flowers, Laura looks at him. Thus Laura tells herself that “I am too sadly changed. It is better, they come to recognize each other., he should remember me as the black-eyed girl tossing, flowers as he passed among the roses in the garden.”, 12. A Sunny Morning‟ presents a situation that is not so, sunny for Laura and Gonzalo. Do you agree? Give Thus one can conclude that though A Sunny Morning‟, reasons., presents a situation in which two old lovers are made to, Ans: - Yes. I totally agree with the statement. „A Sunny present a sunny situation of their past life, which is no, Morning‟ presents a situation that is not so sunny for longer sunny for them., Laura and Gonzalo because they are the very same Don, Gonzalo and Dona Laura of yesteryears, who were ardent 13. “The one-act play, „A Sunny Morning‟ ultimately, lovers in their youth, but are now in their 70s. Their proves that ail love is sad.” Discuss., romantic relationship was torn apart in life by fate. It is a Ans: - The inference, „all love is sad‟, with reference to, flashback scene, ironically re-narrated by the very same the one-act play, „A Sunny Morning‟ is an, lovers., overgeneralization. The comment attempts to universalize, the concept of love. The word „all‟ is an all-inclusive word, In her youthful days, Dona Laura was known in her and „all love‟ tends to put together all kinds of love like, locality as „The Silver Maiden‟. She was fair as the lily, the love between children and parents, love between, with jet black hair and black eyes. She was like a dream. teenagers, love between friends, love between husband, She was in love with Gonzalo, the gallant lover. He used and wife, and love between human beings and animals., to pass by on horseback every morning through the rose, garden and toss up a bouquet of flowers to her balcony On the contrary, „all love is sad‟ is a comment made with, which she caught. 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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , taken place between two lovers who were in their prime, of youth and it gets re-enacted dramatically as a flashback, incident in the play during a conversation that takes place, in a retired corner of a park in Madrid on a Sunday, morning, between two old people an old lady named, Dona Laura and an old man named Don Gonzalo – who, are now in their 70s. The dramatic technique used in the, play is unique in its approach. The progression of events, moves from the present to the past. The flashback, technique highlights the intensity of the love between, Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo which exists between them, even „now‟ after the lapse of half a century., Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo have zest in life. Dona, Laura loves birds and feeds them regularly. Gonzalo, loves books and he promises to feed the birds the next, time. There is no bitterness or regret or frustration about, the past incident. Both of them seem to cherish those, romantic moments they spent together during that phase, of their life. It is this positive attitude even after 50 years, of that incident that gives this play its vigour. Thus, „The, Sunny Morning‟ is a charming re-enactment of a, romantic love affair and there is not even an „iota‟ of, pessimism in it. Hence, the comment „all love is sad‟ is, not the correct inference in the context of the play „A, Sunny Morning‟., , **************, , 10, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , WHEN YOU ARE OLD, I. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase,, or a sentence each:, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 9. According to the speaker, what will the woman, regret in her old age?, Ans: - The woman will regret that she had rejected the, speaker’s, true love., , 1. To whom is the poem „When You Are Old‟ 10. What is meant by‟pilgrim soul‟?, Ans: - The phrase ‘pilgrim soul’ means the soul which is, addressed?, Ans: - To a young lady with whom the speaker is deeply in quest of ‘true love’., in love., 11. What look did the woman‟s eyes have once in, 2. What does the speaker want his beloved to do ‟When You Are Old‟?, Ans: - Soft look., sitting by the fire?, OR, What does the speaker want his beloved to do when 12. The speaker in „When You Are Old‟ addresses, she is old?, (a) a young lady, Ans: - The speaker wants his beloved to sit by the fire (b) an old lady, and reminisce her memories of the past, (c) a little girl., Ans: - (a) a young lady., 3. Where, according to the speaker, had love hidden, his face?, 13. When, according to the speaker in „When You Are, Ans: - According to the speaker, ‘love’ had hidden his Old‟, will the lady be „grey and full of sleep‟?, face amid a crowd of stars., Ans: - According to the speaker in ‘When You are Old’,, the lady will be grey and full of sleep when she sits, 4. Who, according to the speaker, will be„nodding by nodding by the fire., the fire‟?, Ans: - The speaker depicts his lady love as an old woman 14. According to the speaker in „When You Are Old‟,, sitting beside the fire, nodding her head., what did many admire the lady for?, Ans: - According to the speaker in ‘When You are Old’,, 5. What does the speaker suggest his beloved to dream many suitors were mesmerized by her beauty and, elegance., of?, Ans: - When she is old and grey, the speaker wants his, beloved to dream of the soft look her eyes once had and 15. In the poem “When You Are Old‟ many loved the, the deep shadows they now have., lady‟s, (a) huge wealth, 6. What does „the sorrows of your changing face‟ refer (b) physical beauty, to?, (c) pilgrim soul., Ans: - The sorrows of your changing face’ refer to the Ans: - (b) physical beauty., changes seen in her face as she grows older. Her face will, have shrunk and wrinkles will have appeared on her 16. Who, according to the speaker in „When You Are, forehead and face depicting the difficulties and sorrows Old‟, loved the beloved‟s pilgrim soul?, faced by her over the years., Ans: - According to the speaker in ‘When You are Old’, it, was he (the speaker) who loved her pilgrim soul., 7. According to the speaker, in what way is his love for, the lady different from that of others?, 17. Whose pilgrim soul did the speaker in „When You, Ans: - While many suitors loved her beauty and Are Old‟ love?, elegance, he alone loved her pilgrim soul as well as the Ans: - The speaker in ‘When You are Old’, loved the, sorrows of her changing face., pilgrim soul of a young lady whom he is addressing in the, poem and whose beauty and elegance mesmerized many, 8. Mention any one aspect that the speaker loved in suitors., his beloved., Ans: - The speaker loved her ‘inner beauty’ and her 18. What did the speaker in “When You Are Old‟ love, ‘pilgrim soul’., besides the pilgrim soul?, , 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Ans: - The speaker in ‘When You are Old’, loved the 2. Examine the theme of opposing stability of true love, pilgrim soul, as well as the changes that appeared in her and the fickleness of false love in the light of the poem., face as she grew older., OR, How does the speaker express his longing for his, 19. Who, according to the speaker in „When You Are beloved?, Old‟, fled and hid his face?, OR, Ans: - According to the speaker in ‘When You are Old’, Whose love in „When You Are Old‟ is true and, ‘Love’ (personified ‘love’] fled and hid his face., intense? Explain., OR, 20. Where, according to the speaker in „When You How does the speaker in „When You Are Old‟ bring, Are Old‟, did love pace upon?, out his love for his beloved against the changing, Ans: - According to the speaker in ‘When You are Old’, circumstances and ravages of time?, ‘Love’ paced upon the mountains for a while and then Ans: - ‘When You Are Old’ presents the moral dilemma, disappeared., faced by a sincere lover. The speaker/narrator is the, sincere lover and his lady love is the one who is going to, 21. What, according to the speaker in „When You Are make a decision. The lady has attracted many suitors, including the speaker. The speaker believes that the other, Old‟, did love hide amid a crowd of stars?, Ans: - According to the speaker in ‘When You are Old’, suitors only love her physical charms, and not all of them, ‘Love’ (personified love) hid his face amid a crowd of are sincere in their love towards her. He means to say that, stars., they are fickle-minded and once she loses her charms they, will desert her. On the other hand, he believes that he, 22. The speaker loved the _____ of his beloved‟s loves her truly and according to him true love is the love, of the inner self and has a spiritual aspect in it. But, the, changing face in „When You Are Old‟., lady has not responded to his love., (a) grace, (b) sorrows, He feels frustrated and as a last attempt, he tries to tell her, (c) soft look., Ans: - (b) sorrows., the reality. He wants her to realize that physical beauty is, transient and love of the fickle-minded will also be, 23. In „When You Are Old‟, the speaker suggests to transient. He wants to assure her that only his love will be, stable and if she ignores him and makes a wrong decision, his beloved to slowly read his book when she is, she will regret it later. Thus the speaker tries to persuade, (a) glad, his lover to make the right decision and receive his love,, (b) old, which is true and intense., (c) proud., Ans: - (b) old., 3. How does the poet express his feelings for his love in, II. Answer the following questions in a paragraph of the poem?, 80-100 words each:, OR, How is love that is not reciprocated by the speaker‟s, 1. Why does the poet ask his beloved to reflect upon beloved expressed in the poem?, Ans: - The poet asks his love, who is still young, to, the bygone days and the present moment?, imagine a time when she is past her prime youth. She, OR, What does the speaker in When You Are Old‟suggest would then be an old woman with grey hair and sleepy, eyes. When she is in such a state, he wants her to read a, to his beloved to reflect upon?, Ans: - The poet asks his beloved to reflect upon the book of memories from her youth. As the woman sits, bygone days and the present moment because he seems to beside the fire, nodding her head and leaves through her, be apprehensive that she will continue to ignore him, her memories, she would recollect the ‘soft looks’ she once, beauty will vanish soon and she will be alone in her old had and the sorrows she had suffered until then. When she, age. That is why he is asking her to presume that she has recalls her faded beauty she would also recall how she was, grown old and grey and try to foresee her predicament in admired by many suitors who were infatuated with her, the future. He does so because he intends to persuade her physical charms. At the same time, she would also recall, to pay attention to his ‘value’ as a lover before it is too how there was one man who loved her unique soul which, late., was in search of true love. She would also realize that her, , 2, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , true love has lingered on for a while, disappeared from, OR, the earth and hid amidst a crowd of stars in heaven., „True love is related to the soul but not to the physical, beauty‟. How is this idea brought out in the poem, 4. The poem ‟When You are Old‟highlights the „When You Are Old‟?, feelings of a true lover. Explain., OR, OR, Whose love in „When You Are Old‟ is immortal? How, How is the speaker‟s passionate love for his beloved does the poem present this?, Ans: - ‘When You Are Old’ depicts the frustration and, brought out in the poem?, Ans: - ‘When You are Old’ highlights the writer’s true anxiety of a sincere lover. At the same time, it also, and unforgettable love for a lady. It presents the concern presents the concern of sincere love for the future, of sincere love for the future predicament of his lady predicament of his lady love., love. Instead of focusing upon the present or the past, the, poet looks to the future, a future in which the two people The lover’s frustration and anxiety for her future find, in the poem are destined to be forever apart. The poet expression only because his love is genuine and constant., imagines that the woman he loved has become old and Though she has not responded to his ‘love’, the lover does, regrets her refusing his true love., not want to give up his attempts to persuade her. He tries, to place before her a realistic, projected picture of her, The poem begins with the presumption that an old and future only because he knows that she will be old, infirm,, grey lady is sitting beside the fire nodding her head. and companionless as years roll by. Furthermore, the poet, When she recalls her memories, she remembers the soft seems to understand that she is not a flirt and a worldly, look that her eyes had once, and the number of suitors lady who loves to indulge in the pleasures of life but one, who tried to court her, being charmed by her elegance who has also been looking for someone who really loves, and beauty. While admitting that many suitors were her inner self more than her physical charms. Only, attracted by her youthful beauty, the speaker tries to tell someone who has a similar state of mind, and beliefs, and, her that he was the only lover who loved the pilgrim soul who is also yearning for a spiritual union with his lady, in her., love alone can write so., He wants her to know that unlike others he was attracted, by the beauty of her inner self and his love would remain, constant even in her old age. He assures her that he loves, even the sorrows of her changing face. He wants her to, understand that over a period of time her beauty will have, faded away and she will have grown old, with her face, having shrunk and her skin has been wrinkled, indicating, that she has passed through many difficulties and, sorrows., , From this, one can infer that true love is indestructible and, constant. Had the speaker been interested in her physical, charms only he would not have bothered to foresee his, own future as well as the predicament of his lady love, some twenty years hence. Thus it can be argued that the, poem ‘When You Are Old’ conveys the message that true, love is indestructible and constant and is not influenced by, the vicissitudes of fortune., , 2. “But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you”. How, The speaker concludes visualizing that she is now does the speaker justify this?, bending down beside the dying fire, and she tells herself, OR, in a whisper, in a regretful tone that her true love has fled How does the poem distinguish the speaker‟s love from, and is hiding his face amidst a crowd of stars. Thus, the that of others?, whole poem is the delineation of the intense feelings of a Ans: - ‘When You are Old’ is a love poem in which the, true lover., poet addresses his lady love in the present, takes her to an, unreal condition in the future, and asks her to recall her, III. Answer the following questions in about 200 past memories. He does so, in order to persuade her or, warn her not to ignore him and make a wrong decision., words each:, This timeframe is the most compelling point of the poem, 1. The poem „When You Are Old‟ conveys the because he wants her to remember him for his unique and, message that true love is indestructible and constant. unconditional love for her., Elucidate., The poet compares himself as a suitor with other suitors., OR, The poem „When You Are Old‟ brings out the feelings He says, ‘but one man loved the pilgrim soul in you’. He, tries to distinguish himself from all the other suitors who, of eternal love. Explain., 3, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , tried to woo her. He argues that all the other suitors were, only attracted by her physical and external beauty and, naturally they would be put off by her looks of old age, and might stop showing any interest in her. On the other, hand, unlike other suitors, he loved her not for her, physical beauty but for her ‘pilgrim soul’., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , woman regretful, but to keep a young woman from, ignoring the narrator and making the wrong decision., , **************, , The word ‘pilgrim soul’ has a reference to the biblical, belief that every soul is a pilgrim on the way to salvation, and redemption. The speaker, by referring to this aspect, of the beloved rather than to her beauty and fame, seeks, oneness with the inner spiritual self and not the external, self., 3. „When You Are Old‟ makes the „beloved‟ look, back on her youth. Discuss., Ans: - ‘When You Are Old’ is a short love poem in, which the poet uses a time frame in which the speaker, addresses his lady love in the present, takes her to an, unreal condition in the future, and asks her to recall her, past memories. He does so in order to persuade her or, warn her not to ignore him and make a wrong decision., The poet’s point of view is the most compelling point of, the poem. The narrator is calling upon a woman who is, not yet through with youth to, once past her prime, recall, the days he was in her life and very much in love with, her. Obviously, he wants her to remember him for his, unique and unconditional love for her, and how she is, choosing to ignore it in the present. By writing this poem, in this fashion, the woman, when the poet hopes that she, grows old, will remember the days when she was young, with happiness but will grow regretful that she did not, take advantage of his love., Alternatively, the woman, in the present will see what an, opportunity she is missing by ignoring his love for her, and leaving him to fade into the past. The speaker fears, that his lady love will not act upon his love for her and, that she will only remember him in the book of, memories. He hopes that if, once old, she puts down the, book of memories, she will grow chilly and sorrowful, that she did not foresee how steadfast his love was but, how foolish she was for taking no notice of it. He is, already fearful that she will grow old without him, and, this can be seen as he requests that she remember him a, ‘little sadly’ and as a missed chance to have a happy, future., It is the time frame that the poet has used in this poem, that facilitates the poet to write this sad and reminiscent, poem which is not designed primarily to make an old, , 4, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , THE GARDENER, I. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase,, or a sentence each:, 1. When, according to the narrator, does man lose his, name?, Ans: - After a particular age., 2. When did Tammanna forget all his songs and, ballads?, OR, Whose death made Tammanna forget his songs and, ballads in ‘The Gardener’?, Ans: - After the death of Basavaiah/ Death of Basavaiah., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 10. What was the theme of Tammanna’s songs?, OR, Whose cruelty and meanness did Tammanna’s songs, make mention of?, Ans: - The theme of Tammanna‟s songs was cruelty,, meanness and the injustice done to him by Basavaiah., 11. Tammanna’s disease was Basavaiah’s, (a) health, (b) weakness, (c) sorrow., Ans: - (a) health., , 12. When, according to Tammanna, did Basavaiah, have no more reason to live?, Ans: - According to Tammanna, the moment he left the, 3. Where was the coconut grove where the narrator town and disappeared from Basavaiah‟s sight, Basavaiah, did not have any reason to live., met the old man?, Ans: - Near Chennarayapatna., 13. What became the main reason of Tammanna’s life?, 4. How big was the plantation when the old man took Ans: - Punishing or annihilating Basavaiah for the, injustice, cruelty, and meanness showed by him was the, over?, Ans: - Ten acres., main reason of Tammanna‟s life., 5. What was, ofTammanna?, , the, , most, , important, , possession, , OR, Whom did Tammanna consider as the most important, among all his possessions?, Ans: - His rival Sangoji or Basavaiah., 6. Who was Tammanna’s rival?, Ans: - Basavaiah., 7. How much of Tammanna’s land did Basavaiah, acquire forcibly at first?, OR, How many acres of land did Basavaiah encroach?, Ans: - Two hundred acres., , 14. Where did the narrator meet the old man by, chance?, OR, Where did the author notice the old man standing with, a spade in one hand and a newspaper tucked under his, arm?, Ans: - The author or the narrator noticed the man standing, in a coconut grove near Chennarayapatna., 15. What had the old man tucked under his arm when, the narrator met him?, Ans: - The old man had a newspaper tucked under his, arm., , 16. What came to an end after the old man’s arrival in, the garden?, 8. When did the rivalry between Tammanna and, OR, Basavaiah move from the visible to the abstract level? When did the petty thefts come to an end?, Ans: - When Tammanna composed ballads mentioning Ans: - The petty thefts in the garden came to an end after, Basavaiah‟s cruelty and his meanness and sang them, the the old man‟s arrival., rivalry between Tammanna and Basavaiah moved from, the visible to the abstract level., 17. Who became apprehensive about the plantation, owner’s vices?, 9. Mention one of the ways suggested by Tammanna’s Ans: - The owner‟s wife became apprehensive about the, owner‟s adultery and his umpteen other vices, cultivated, followers to get back his encroached land., Ans: - „Going to the court of law seeking justice‟ was one lately., of the ways suggested by Tammanna‟s followers to get, back his encroached land., 18. How many acres of land did Tammanna finally, have?, 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Ans: - Tammanna finally had only eight hundred acres of 28. When would Basavaiah go on offering stiff, land., competition, according to Tammanna, in ‘The, Gardener’?, 19. What did Basavaiah do to counter Tammanna’s Ans: - According to Tammanna, in The Gardener‟,, Basavaiah would go on offering stiff competition at the, fame as a poet?, Ans: - To counter Tammanna‟s fame as a poet, level of the body, until he died., Basavaiah started inviting scholars, poets and musicians, to his place., 29. According to the old man, when did he conceive the, story of Tammanna and Basavaiah?, 20. Who became lethargic after the arrival of the old Ans: - According to the old man, he conceived the story of, Tammanna and Basavaiah, one day, when he found the, man in ‘The Gardener’?, Ans: - In The Gardener‟, the owner of the plantation in wife of the plantation owner in a fix, perturbed and, Chennarayapatna became lethargic after the arrival of the confused., old man., 30. Who thought his death alone could destroy, 21. Whose name is said to be Sangoji and later Basavaiah, in ‘The Gardener’?, Ans: - In The Gardener‟, Tammanna thought that his, corrected as Basavaiah in ‘The Gardener’?, Ans: - In The Gardener‟, it is Tammanna‟s rival whose death alone could destroy Basavaiah., name is said to be Sangoji and later corrected as, Basavaiah., 31. When did Basavaiah pass away, according to, Tammanna, in ‘The Gardener’?, 22. Who hit upon the idea of composing and singing Ans: - According to Tammanna in The Gardener‟,, Basavaiah passed away after Tammanna had left his, ballads in ‘The Gardener’?, Ans: - In The Gardener‟, Tammanna hit upon the idea of village., composing and singing ballads., 32. Who says he avenged himself by becoming a non23. Who was felicitated as the best poet of his times in entity in ‘The Gardener’?, Ans: - In The Gardener‟, Tammanna says that he avenged, ‘The Gardener’?, Ans: - In The Gardener‟, it was Tammanna who was himself by becoming a non-entity., felicitated as the best poet of his times., 33. Who, according to Tammanna the old man, is not, 24. Who appointed a number of persons to praise him amenable to any advice in ‘The Gardener’?, Ans: - In „The Gardener‟, according to Tammanna the old, in ‘The Gardener’?, Ans: - In The Gardener‟, it was Basavaiah who appointed man, the owner of the coconut grove (where he was a, a number of persons to praise him., labourer), was not amenable to any advice., 25. Whose palatial mansion looked dull and empty, without Tammanna’s books in ‘The Gardener’?, Ans: - In The Gardener‟, it was Basavaiah‟s palatial, mansion which looked dull and empty without, Tammanna‟s books. „, , 34. How long does a man go on living for some revenge,, according to the old man, in ‘The Gardener’?, Ans: - According to the old man in „The Gardener‟, the, man goes on living for some revenge or the other till the, day of his death., , 26. When did Basavaiah find the means of surpassing, Tammanna in ‘The Gardener’?, Ans: - In The Gardener‟, it was only when Tammanna, fell ill, did Basavaiah find a means of surpassing, Tammanna., , 35. Who paints well, according to the old man, in ‘The, Gardener’?, Ans: - According to the old man in „The Gardener‟, the, young child of Lokya paints well., , 36. What happened to Basavaiah after Tammanna, 27. Whose disease was Basavaiah’s health, according gave up everything and went away?, Ans: - Basavaiah died a few days after Tammanna had left, to the narrator of ‘The Gardener’?, Ans: - According to the narrator of The Gardener‟, the town giving up everything., Tammanna‟s disease was Basavaiah‟s health., , 2, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Having come away from Basavaiah, to punish him with, the news of his death, Tammanna realizes that human, nature is very strange. After the death of Basavaiah, he, realises that he had become a non-entity and had lost his, name and fame. He tells his own story along with the truth, 38. What was the old man well versed in ‘The that he had realized, only to convince the owner‟s wife, that she needs to mend her husband., Gardener’?, Ans: - Agriculture., 2. What measures did Tammanna adopt to humiliate, 39. When did Tammanna forget his songs and Basavaiah? Explain., ballads?, OR, Ans: - Tammanna forgot all his songs and ballads after Give an account of the strategies used by Tammanna, Basavaiah‟s death., to destroy Basavaiah in ‘The Gardener’., Ans: - When Tammanna came to know that the rivalry, II. Answer the following questions in a paragraph of between him and Basavaiah had reached a peak and that, two hundred acres of his land had been forcibly taken, 80-100 words each:, away from him and had been even fenced up, Tammanna, 1. Why does Tammanna feel that human nature can hit on a plan of annihilating Basavaiah completely. He got, all his bitter experiences with Basavaiah composed in the, be strange?, form of ballads and started singing them before the people,, OR, ‘Man goes on living for some revenge’. How is this announcing to everyone Basavaiah‟s cruelty and his, meanness. This way his reputation as an artist started, presented in ‘The Gardener’?, Ans: - One afternoon, Tammanna finds the owner‟s wife spreading fast and critics and scholars of folklore thronged, coming towards the coconut grove. She looked worried him and translated his songs., and anxious. However, Tammanna knew why she looked, so. Then, he narrates the story of Tammanna and As days rolled by, Tammanna‟s popularity increased, and, Basavaiah and finally confesses that he was Tammanna, Basavaiah began to shrink in humiliation. Basavaiah tried, Basavaiah‟s rival, and how he had given up all his to undo the damage to his self-esteem by showing more, property and come to Chennarayapatna. Before telling interest in acquiring all kinds of material wealth. He got a, her that Basavaiah had died, Tammanna tells her he had palatial mansion built for himself. Then he bedecked, come to realize that human nature is very strange. He himself with gold, diamonds, and other precious stones., offers an explanation of why he thinks so., Then he started inviting scholars, poets, and musicians to, his place and tried to invest his home with meaning., According to Tammanna, though man needs wealth, However, one-day Tammanna suddenly took ill. This, education, and many more things, they do not give him a news cheered up Basavaiah‟s spirits. Tammanna‟s disease, compelling reason to live. In his opinion „Man lives for became Basavaiah‟s health. Tammanna thought of yet, some kind of unbearable vengefulness‟. He arrives at this another method of punishing Basavaiah., inference based on his own experience of life. As long as, he was staying in his village, Basavaiah had considered Tammanna thought Basavaiah could no longer compete, him his rival and had gone on trying to out beat him in with him if he came to know that Tammanna had died., wealth, health, art, and so on. The very fact that there was Therefore, Tammanna avenged himself by leaving his, a rival to him and he had to strive to compete with him in town, abandoning all his property, and walking away, every aspect, gave him sufficient reason to live. It is here hundreds of miles. When Basavaiah came to know that, that one finds human nature strange., Tammanna was not there in the village, he had no more, reason to live and he passed away., All through his life, though man struggles to earn wealth,, education, food, etc., he does not find real happiness in 3. Why did the plantation owner’s wife find it hard to, these things. But he derives a kind of pleasure when he decide whether the old man’s arrival was for the better, finds that there is someone competing with him in these or for the worse?, areas. Though it is the making of his own imagination yet Ans: - Before the arrival of the old man, the owner had, he finds pleasure accepting his imaginary rival as real and only ten acres of land. Though the owner himself was in, fighting to out beat him. This gives him the real reason charge of the work in the plantation, there used to be petty, for his existence., thefts and he could not prevent them. Secondly, he was, 37. Who narrated his story to the wife of the, plantation owner in Gardener’?, Ans: - In „The Gardener‟, Tammanna narrated his story, to the wife of the plantation owner., , 3, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , very busy and hard-working and hardly had any time to could not tolerate this. He sent word to Tammanna asking, spend with his friends. So, he had hardly any friends at him to sell two hundred acres to him. Tammanna did not, all., agree. On the contrary, he offered to buy all the land that, belonged to Basavaiah. Therefore, Basavaiah went along, Once the old man was appointed as an overseer on the with his people and acquired two hundred acres of, farm, the old man being well-versed in agriculture, Tammanna‟s land forcibly and got a fence built around it., understood the problems of the workers and solved all the Tammanna could not tolerate this invasion. Later, when, problems. His efficient supervision resulted in a dramatic his supporters suggested to him that he could go to the, increase in the earnings of the farm. Consequently, the court of law or the police or use his own people to attack, owner expanded his farm, became lethargic, and shied him and forcibly wrest his land from him, Tammanna did, away from hard work, leaving the plantation in charge of not accept their suggestion., the old man., Tammanna probably thought that competing with, Furthermore, the owner‟s wealth and social prestige also Basavaiah by physical means has no end to it because it, increased. Along with that, he acquired a number of depends on who is able to muster more muscle power., friends in the next town as well as in his own village. Muscle power has its own limitations. Secondly, muscle, Even though he had precious little to do, his life became power needs the involvement of many more people apart, crowded with colourful events. He also cultivated from Tammanna., umpteen vices including adultery. These changes in her, husband‟s lifestyle made the wife wonder whether the old Moreover, as long as both of them were fighting by visible, man‟s arrival was for the better or for the worse., means people will not know who was trying to compete, with whom. Until then, Basavaiah was the first one to, 4. How did the rivalry between Tammanna and show to the people he had more land, more friends, more, Basavaiah move towards an invisible, abstract wealth, etc. Tammanna never did anything to spite, Basavaiah. Whatever Tammanna did, was on his natural, domain?, inclination and not to spite Basavaiah., OR, Trace the course of the rivalry between Tammanna, and Basavaiah that moved from a visible domain to Therefore, Tammanna realized the limitations of, competing with Basavaiah by physical means. That is why, an abstract domain., he thought of putting an end to the unhealthy rivalry of, OR, Give an account of the strategies used by Tammanna Basavaiah by taking recourse to something invisible. He, took recourse to singing ballads and telling the people, to destroy Basavaiah., through them about the cruelty and the meanness of, OR, Bring out the rivalry between Tammanna and Basavaiah., Basavaiah., OR, 5. How did Basavaiah try to surpass Tammanna? Why, The rivalry between Tammanna and Basavaiah wasn’t he successful?, started moving from the visible to the invisible, OR, domain. Explain., How did Basavaiah try to surpass his rival in ‘The, OR, Gardener’?, Explain the methods adopted by Tammanna to, OR, humiliate Basavaiah., How did Basavaiah react to Tammanna’s popularity?, Ans: - In the beginning, there appeared to be a healthy, OR, competition between Tammanna and Basavaiah. How did Basavaiah start filling his life with all kinds of, Tammanna did not take Basavaiah as his rival at all. material wealth?, Therefore, when Basavaiah acquired fifteen admirers to Ans: - When Tammanna came to know that the rivalry, outdo Tammanna‟s ten friends, it did not come to between him and Basavaiah had reached a peak and that, Tammanna‟s notice at all. Tammanna did whatever he two hundred acres of his land had been forcibly taken, wanted without bothering about Basavaiah. But away from him and had been even fenced up, Tammanna, Basavaiah did not keep quiet., hit on a plan of annihilating Basavaiah completely. He got, all his bitter experiences with Basavaiah composed in the, When he came to know that Tammanna possessed one form of ballads and started singing them before the people,, thousand acres of land, and he had only eight hundred, he announcing to everyone Basavaiah‟s cruelty and his, 4, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , meanness. This way his reputation as an artist started On the contrary, he offered to buy all the land that, spreading fast and critics and scholars of folklore belonged to Basavaiah. Therefore, Basavaiah went along, thronged him and translated his songs., with his people and acquired two hundred acres of, Tammanna‟s land forcibly and got a fence built around it, Basavaiah tried to surpass Tammanna‟s fame by filling Tammanna could not tolerate this invasion. Later, when, his life with all kinds of material wealth. He got a palatial his supporters suggested to him that he could go to the, mansion built for himself. He appointed a number of court of law or the police or use his own people to attack, persons just to praise him and bedecked himself with him and forcibly wrest his land from him, Tammanna did, gold, diamonds, and other precious stones. But he was not accept their suggestion. Tammanna realized the, not successful. We can conclude so because the visitors limitations of competing with Basavaiah by physical, to his house told him that without Basavaiah‟s books his means. That is why he thought of putting an end to the, house looked dull and empty., unhealthy rivalry of Basavaiah by taking recourse to, something invisible., 6. How does Tammanna take revenge on Basavaiah, through invisible means?, 8. What did Basavaiah do to invest his home with, OR, meaning in ‘The Gardener’? Explain., Explain the invisible means by which Tammanna Ans: - As Tammanna‟s popularity increased, Basavaiah, began to shrink in humiliation. Basavaiah tried to undo the, decided to destroy Basavaiah., damage to his self-esteem by showing more interest in, OR, What invisible means did Tammanna use to acquiring all kinds of material wealth. He got a palatial, mansion built for himself. He appointed a number of, annihilate Basavaiah completely? Explain., Ans: - When his supporters advised him to either go to persons just to praise him. Then he bedecked himself with, the court or seek the help of the police or ask some gold, diamonds, and other precious stones. Then he started, persons to attack Basavaiah and take back his land inviting scholars, poets, and musicians to his place and, forcibly, Tammanna hit upon a unique idea of tried to invest his home with meaning., annihilating Basavaiah through invisible means. He, thought of getting all his experiences composed in the 9. Describe the circumstances that led Tammanna to, form of ballads and singing them before the public., become a non-entity in ‘The Gardener’., Ans: - Tammanna is the protagonist in the story and he, When Tammanna started singing ballads through which tells the story of the rivalry between himself and, he told the people about Basavaiah‟s cruelty and his Basavaiah. Tammanna was a farmer, had ten acres of land,, meanness, he became very popular. Many scholars of a comfortable house, and people too ready to carry out his, folklore and literary critics translated his songs and orders. Besides, he also had a rival. It was Basavaiah., earned their share of fame. All this made Basavaiah Tammanna did not perceive Basavaiah as his rival, shrink in shame. This way, Tammanna took revenge on initially. Tammanna led a normal life and became, Basavaiah through invisible means., prosperous gradually and came to possess 1000 acres of, land. Until some point whatever Basavaiah did to keep, 7. How did Tammanna and Basavaiah manage their himself on par with Tammanna was seen as healthy, competition., rivalry in the beginning in ‘The Gardener’?, Ans: - In the beginning, there appeared to be a healthy, competition between Tammanna and Basavaiah. But, one day, Basavaiah asks Tammanna to sell him two, Tammanna did not take Basavaiah as his rival at all. hundred acres of his land and Tammanna refuses., Therefore, when Basavaiah acquired fifteen admirers to Basavaiah takes the land forcibly. Though there were, outdo Tammanna‟s penfriends, it did not come to various options available for getting his land back,, Tammanna‟s notice at all. Tammanna did whatever he Tammanna searches for a method that could annihilate, wanted without bothering about Basavaiah. But Basavaiah completely. Instead of proving might is right or, Basavaiah did not keep quiet. When he came to know that seeking justice from the court of law, Tammanna uses a, Tammanna possessed one thousand acres of land, and he different strategy. He composes and sings ballads about, had only eight hundred, he could not tolerate this. He sent Basavaiah‟s meanness and cruelty. Very soon Tammanna, word to Tammanna asking him to sell two hundred acres becomes very popular and Basavaiah has no answer to his, to him. Tammanna did not agree., brainy ideas., , 5, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , Just when Basavaiah is contemplating what to do next to, spite Tammanna, he comes to know that Tammanna is ill., Basavaiah is pleased with the news. But their rivalry does, not end there. Tammanna decides to out beat him by, manipulating the situation itself. He gives up everything, and goes away to Chennarayapatna so as to spread the, news that Tammanna is dead. Later Basavaiah dies a, natural death. Though there is no cause-effect, relationship between the rumour of Tammanna‟s death, and Basavaiah‟s real death, Tammanna is shaken out of, his senses. With the death of Basavaiah, Tammanna loses, his identity and he becomes a non-entity., 10. What circumstances led to the unhappiness of the, owner’s wife in ‘The Gardener’?, Ans: - The owner of the coconut plantation was quite a, normal person. He was working hard to bring about, improvement in his earnings. Probably he had little, expertise in managing agricultural workers. Therefore, he, was looking for someone who would help him. That is, why the moment he spoke to the old man [Tammanna) he, felt that he had got the kind of man he wanted. His, expectations proved right and the old man helped him in, every way and solved all his problems, which eventually, resulted in increasing his income., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Ans: - In the beginning, there appeared to be a healthy, competition between Tammanna and Basavaiah., Tammanna did not take Basavaiah as his rival at all., Therefore, when Basavaiah acquired fifteen admirers to, outdo Tammanna‟s ten friends, it did not come to, Tammanna‟s notice at all. Tammanna did whatever he, wanted without bothering about Basavaiah. But Basavaiah, did not keep quiet. When he came to know that, Tammanna possessed one thousand acres of land, and he, had only eight hundred, he could not tolerate this. He sent, word to Tammanna asking him to sell his two hundred, acres to him. Tammanna did not agree. On the contrary, he, offered to buy all the land that belonged to Basavaiah., Therefore, Basavaiah went along with his people and, acquired two hundred acres of Tammanna‟s land forcibly, and got a fence built around it. Tammanna could not, tolerate this invasion. Later, when his supporters, suggested to him that he could go to the court of law or the, police or use his own people to attack him and forcibly, wrest his land from him, Tammanna did not accept their, suggestion., , Moreover, as long as both of them were fighting by visible, means people will not know who was trying to compete, with whom. Until then, Basavaiah was the first one to, Once his worries disappeared and he had hardly any work show to the people he had more land, more friends, more, to engage himself in, his personal attention went towards wealth, etc. Tammanna never did anything to spite, acquiring property and social prestige. It is quite natural Basavaiah. Whatever Tammanna did, was on his natural, that with social prestige follow certain vices among inclination and not to spite Basavaiah., which adultery was one. Adultery affects any woman., Therefore, Tammanna realized the limitations of, All along, her husband had been faithful to her and once competing with Basavaiah by physical means. That is why, his wife came to know that he was spending his money he thought of putting an end to the unhealthy rivalry of, and time with other women, she got seriously worried Basavaiah by taking recourse to something invisible. He, and was very unhappy. She found it hard to decide took recourse to singing ballads and telling the people, whether the arrival of the old man had done good or bad through them about the cruelty and the meanness of, for her husband., Basavaiah., III. Answer the following questions in about 200 As days rolled by, Tammanna‟s popularity increased, and, Basavaiah began to shrink in humiliation. Basavaiah tried, words each:, to undo the damage to his self-esteem by showing more, 1. How did Tammanna and Basavaiah try to outdo interest in acquiring all kinds of material wealth. He got a, palatial mansion built for himself. Then he bedecked, each other?, himself with gold, diamonds, and other precious stones., OR, Describe the rivalry between Tammanna and Then he started inviting scholars, poets and musicians to, his place and tried to invest his home with meaning., Basavaiah., OR, However, one-day Tammanna suddenly took ill. This, How did Tammanna avenge himself?, news cheered up Basavaiah‟s spirits. Tammanna‟s disease, OR, How does Tammanna successfully outsmart his rival became Basavaiah‟s health. Tammanna thought of yet, another method of punishing Basavaiah. Tammanna, Basavaiah?, thought Basavaiah could no longer compete with him if he, 6, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , came to know that Tammanna had died. Therefore,, Tammanna avenged himself by leaving his town,, abandoning all his property and walking away hundreds, of miles. When Basavaiah came to know that Tammanna, was not there in the village, he had no more reason to live, and he passed away., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Tammanna was not there in the village, he had no more, reason to live and he passed away., 3. The arrival of the old man to the garden caused both, good and bad things. How is this brought out in ‘The, Gardener’?, Ans: - The owner of the coconut plantation was quite a, normal person. He was working hard to bring about, improvement in his earnings. Probably, as he did not have, much experience and expertise in managing agricultural, work, he was not able to reap the benefits of his hard, work. Often, there used to be thefts and worker-related, problems. He also felt that he needed the assistance of a, person well- versed in dealing with such problems. Once, he had spoken to the old man for a few minutes, he was, convinced that he had found the right person and so hired, him immediately. Thus the old man became an employee, in the coconut grove and stayed on., , 2. ‘Without vengefulness, there would be no reason, for man’s existence’. How does ‘The Gardener’ bring, this out?, Ans: - Tammanna did not take Basavaiah as a rival at all., But, Basavaiah took him as his rival seriously and tried to, outdo Tammanna in everything. Therefore, when, Tammanna bought four more acres adjacent to his land,, Basavaiah also did the same. If Tammanna had ten, friends, Basavaiah would acquire fifteen admirers., Gradually, it rose to such a pitch that there was no land, left in the village for them to buy. All land belonged to, either Tammanna or Basavaiah. Tammanna owned one, thousand acres and Basavaiah eight hundred. Basavaiah The old man was so experienced in agriculture that he, could not tolerate this. He sent word to Tammanna asking easily understood the problems of workers. The petty, him to sell two hundred acres., thefts in the garden came to an end, and naturally, the, income from the garden increased dramatically., Tammanna did not agree. He was prepared to buy all the Consequently, the increase in income brought a, land that belonged to Basavaiah. Basavaiah went mad perceptible change in the lifestyle of the owner. The, with rage. He went along with his people and acquired plantation expanded, but the owner became lazy and shied, two hundred acres of Tammanna‟s land forcibly. A fence away from hard work. Once his worries disappeared and, was built around that land. Tammanna could not tolerate he had hardly any work to engage himself in, his personal, this invasion. Though his supporters explained to him all attention went towards acquiring property, and fame. His, the means available to him, he was not satisfied with life became crowded with colourful events., them because he knew that sooner or later Basavaiah, would again try to outdo him by hook or by crook. On account of his newly acquired clout, he cultivated, Tammanna did not want Basavaiah to trouble him again., umpteen other vices including adultery. He became a, source of worry to his wife. The owner‟s wife found it, As days rolled by, Tammanna‟s popularity increased, and hard to decide whether the old man‟s arrival was for the, Basavaiah began to shrink in humiliation. Basavaiah tried better or for the worse. On the whole, one can conclude, to undo the damage to his self-esteem by showing more that the arrival of the old man to the garden caused both, interest in acquiring all kinds of material wealth. He got a good and bad., palatial mansion built for himself. Then he bedecked, himself with gold, diamonds, and other precious stones. 4. Rivalry can make one both aggressive and reflective., Then he started inviting scholars, poets and musicians to How does Tammanna’s narrative in The Gardener”, his place and tried to invest his home with meaning., prove this?, Ans: - Yes. “Rivalry can make one both aggressive and, However, one-day Tammanna suddenly took ill. This reflective”., news cheered up Basavaiah‟s spirits. Tammanna‟s In „The Gardener‟, Tammanna is both the protagonist as, disease became Basavaiah‟s health. Tammanna thought well as the narrator. He narrates the story of the rivalry, of yet another method of punishing Basavaiah. between two farmers Tammanna and Basavaiah. From his, Tammanna thought Basavaiah could no longer compete narration, one can easily infer how aggressively he has, with him if he came to know that Tammanna had died. fought with Basavaiah for saving his self-esteem., Therefore, Tammanna avenged himself by leaving his, town, abandoning all his property and walking away In the beginning, he did not even imagine that he had a, hundreds of miles. When Basavaiah came to know that, rival. But he becomes aware of the rivalry between, himself and Basavaiah when the latter takes his land, 7, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , forcibly and he is made to feel helpless. He becomes alert, and starts planning strategies to out beat Basavaiah‟s, moves. He composes and sings ballads and publicizes, Basavaiah‟s meanness and cruelty. Very soon Tammanna, gains popularity and Basavaiah is made to feel that he has, been defeated in his own game. Soon after that, when, Tammanna falls ill, Basavaiah is pleased with the news., But their rivalry does not end there. Tammanna‟s next, move shows how aggressive and vengeful he can be. He, gives up everything and goes away to Chennarayapatna, so as to spread the news that Tammanna is dead., Later, Basavaiah dies a natural death. Though there is no, cause-effect relationship between the rumour of, Tammanna‟s death and Basavaiah‟s real death,, Tammanna is shaken out of his senses. He becomes, reflective. He understands that with the death of, Basavaiah, he had lost his identity and had become a nonentity. Finally, he realizes that both he and Basavaiah had, indulged in rivalry only to satisfy their ego., , **************, , 8, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , HEAVEN, IF YOU ARE NOT ON EARTH, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , (c) gentle sun., Ans: - (c) gentle sun., , I. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase,, or a sentence each:, , 10. What could not be anywhere else but on earth,, according to the speaker, in „Heaven, If You Are Not, 1. Where can heaven be found, according to Here On Earth‟?, Ans: - According to the speaker in the poem „Heaven, if, Kuvempu?, You are not Here on Earth‟ it is heaven. If heaven is not, OR, on the earth, it can be nowhere else., Where, according to the poet, did he see heaven?, OR, Where does the poet create heaven in the poem 11. According to the speaker in „Heaven, If You Are, „Heaven, If You Are Not Here On Earth‟?, Not Here On Earth‟, if we ourselves cannot be gods,, Ans: - On this earth itself., then there can be no, (a) gods, 2. Where does the tender sunshine lean?, (b) nymphs, Ans: - The tender sunshine leans on gardens green with (c) humans., grass or other rich vegetation., Ans: - (a) gods., 3. How does the poet create heaven on earth?, Ans: - The poet creates heaven on earth by imbibing the, beauty of nature and spilling the nectar of heaven, on the, earth, through his poetry., , 12. When can there be no nymphs, according to the, speaker, in „Heaven, If You Are Not Here On Earth‟?, Ans: - According to the speaker in the poem, there can be, no nymphs if we ourselves are not heavenly nymphs., , 13. According to the speaker in „Heaven, If You Are, Not Here On Earth‟ if we ourselves aren‟t heavenly, nymphs, the nymphs are not, (a) everywhere, (b) nowhere, 5. When, according to the speaker, can there be no (c) elsewhere., Ans: - (c) elsewhere., Gods?, Ans: - According to the speaker, if we ourselves cannot, be gods, then there can be no gods., 14. Who, according to the speaker, imbibes and spills, the song of nectar in „Heaven, If You Are Not Here On, 6. According to the speaker, heaven is, Earth‟?, Ans: - According to the speaker in the poem, it is the poet, (a) on earth, who imbibes and spills the song of nectar., (b) not on earth, (c) beyond earth., Ans: - (a) on earth., 15. What does the poet create on earth, according to, the speaker, in „Heaven, If You Are Not Here On, 7. Who creates heaven on earth?, Earth‟?, Ans: - The poet., Ans: - According to the speaker in the poem, the poet, creates heaven on earth., 8. How does the poet imbibe and spill the „song of, nectar‟?, 16. What quality of harvest causes heaven to lie all, OR, over in ‟Heaven If you are not here on Earth‟?, What does the poet imbibe and spill to create heaven Ans: - In „Heaven, if you are not Here on Earth‟, the, splendour of harvest causes heaven to lie all over., on earth?, Ans: - The poet absorbs the beauty of nature through his, eyes and spills the „song of nectar‟ through his poetry., 17. “In the splendour of harvest and of moonlight, Heaven lies all over!” The phrase refers to, 9. According to the poet makes this Earth heaven., (a) harvest and moonlight are no match to heaven, (a) heavenly nymphs, (b) splendour is only in heaven, (b) gods, (c) heaven can be seen in the harvest and moonlight, 4. What, according to Kuvempu, are only figments of, man‟s imagination?, Ans: - „Heaven‟, „God‟, and „nymphs‟ are not tangible, entities but are only figments of man‟s imagination., , 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Ans: - (c) heaven can be seen in the harvest and, moonlight., , by the gentle sun during the day and cooled and covered, by moonlight at night., , II. Answer the following questions in a paragraph of, 80-100 words each:, , III. Answer the following questions in about 200 words, each:, , 1. Why does the speaker believe that heaven can be, created only by human effort in „Heaven, If You Are, Not Here On Earth‟?, Ans: - The speaker convincingly argues that we do not, need to seek heaven in the skies because this very earth is, heaven-like in reality. He tries to prove this point by, describing a roaring stream and the sunlit verdant garden., The poet emphatically states that the bliss that one, experiences while looking at the streams that are leaping, down, roaring from the top of the hills, the waves that, come rolling across the seas carrying surf at their edges,, the tender rays of sunlight falling on the sprawling green, forests and the gentle sun warming up the earth make this, earth a heavenly place., , 1. „Heaven is a creation of one‟s own mind‟. Explain, with reference to „Heaven, if you are not here on, earth‟., OR, Why does the speaker in „Heaven, If You Are Not Here, on Earth‟ say that heaven is nowhere else but on, earth?, Ans: - The very title of the poem suggests the intention of, the poet. The poet wishes to argue that concepts like, „heaven‟, „god‟, nymphs, etc., are not tangible entities but, are only figments of man‟s imagination. On the other, hand, all the imaginary comforts, pleasures, and bliss one, believes to enjoy in heaven, can be got in reality on this, earth. The poet presents a beautiful picture of the different, forms of nature which make this earth a heaven., , The poet presents two more pictures of heaven on earth., They are the splendour of harvest and the beauty of the, moonlit night. The poet wishes that the reader brings to, mind the harvest season when in every bit of agricultural, land do we see heaps of grains covering the land. Then he, mentions the moonlit night on which the whole earth, seems to be bathed in silvery light. Finally, the poet says, that we (the poets) who enjoy such heavenly sights,, imbibe the beauty of nature and spill the nectar of heaven, through our poetry and thus create heaven on earth., 2. What image of heaven does the poem, „Heaven, If, You Are Not Here On Earth‟ create?, Ans: - According to the speaker, the poem creates a, mesmerizing image of heaven which is reflected in the, description of pristine nature created by the poet. There, are roaring streams leaping down from the top of the, hills. The waves come rolling across the seas carrying, surf at their edges. The tender rays of sunlight falling on, the vast expanse of green forests and the gentle sun, warming up the earth enhance the beauty of the Earth,, creating an image of Heaven on earth. The splendour of, harvest and the pleasant moonlight that bathes the earth, makes it all the more heavenly., 3. What are the requirements of heaven, according to, „Heaven, If You Are NotHere On Earth‟?, Ans: - As expressed in the poem, Heaven is imagined to, be the abode of gods and heavenly nymphs. Besides, it, must have roaring and leaping streams, waves rolling, with surf at their edge, the vast expanse of green forests, being clothed by the tender rays of the sunlight, warmed, 2, , The poet claims that the roaring streams that tumble down, fast from the top of the hills, the rolling surf at the edge of, the waves that come rolling across oceans and seas, the, tender rays of the sunbathing the vast green forests, and, the gentle sun warming up the earth make this earth a, heaven., 2. „Heaven lies all over‟. How is this brought out in, „Heaven, if you are not here on earth‟?, OR, How does Kuvempu show that heaven is here on, earth?, OR, How does the poet recreate and capture the beauty and, splendour of heaven on earth?, OR, Describe how the poem „Heaven, if you are not on, earth‟ visualizes heaven in nature., OR, Why does the speaker heaven, if you are not on earth‟, say that heaven is right here on earth?, OR, How, according to the speaker, does one find heaven, on earth?, OR, “Heaven is not a separate entity but a part of the earth, to be created by human endeavour”. How does the, poem „Heaven, if you are not here on earth present, this?, Ans: - Having convincingly argued that we do not need to, seek heaven in the skies, and this very earth is heavenly in, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , reality, the poet presents the splendour of harvest and the, beauty of the moonlit night. The poet calls these chunks, of heaven. The poet wishes the reader to bring to mind, the harvest season when in every bit of agricultural land, do we see heaps of grains, covering the land., , 4. Heaven is nothing but a replica of the best qualities, of Earth. How does the poem „Heaven, If You Are Not, Here On Earth‟justify this statement?, Ans: -” The poem „Heaven, if You are not Here on Earth‟,, makes an attempt to argue that there is no „Heaven‟ in, reality. Entities like „God‟, „Heaven‟, and the „Nymphs‟, He then presents a beautiful picture of the different forms are merely figments of man‟s imagination. In response to, of nature which make this earth a heaven. The poet the belief that „Heaven‟ is mesmerizingly beautiful and is, claims that the roaring streams that tumble down fast the abode of „Gods‟ and the „Nymphs‟, the poem asserts, from the top of the hills, the rolling surf at the edge of the that „Heaven‟ is only a replica of the resplendent and, waves that come rolling across oceans and seas, the pristine Nature. When we are treated with kindness and, tender rays of the sunbathing the vast green forests, and compassion in times of distress and helplessness, we, the gentle sun warming up the earth make this earth a attribute it to the divinity of God. This is only a replica of, heaven., „Man‟ giving divine help to his fellow beings in times of, distress and saving them., Secondly, he mentions the moonlit night on which, the, whole earth seems to be bathed in silvery light. Finally, We believe that nymphs are lesser goddesses of Nature, the poet tells the reader that the poets who enjoy such represented as young girls living in trees, streams,, heavenly sights imbibe the beauty of nature and spill the mountains, etc. They are none other than a replica of the, nectar of heaven through their poetry. This way the poet beautiful and charming girls living in the lap of nature of, creates heaven on earth and celebrates the joys of heaven this earth., through his poetry., Besides being the abode of the gods and nymphs,, 3. How, according to the speaker, can we create „Heaven‟ is believed to be an incredibly beautiful place., The poem argues that the idea or concept of Heaven‟s, heaven on earth?, beauty is only an image of the beautiful earth which, OR, Human effort alone can create heaven on earth. How abounds in roaring streams leaping down the mountains, is this brought out in „Heaven, If you are not here on and the rolling waves carrying surf at their edges. This, enchanting beauty of the earth is enhanced by the tender, Earth‟?, Ans: - The poet Kuvempu convincingly argues that we sunshine clothing the vast expanse of green forests, and, do not need to seek heaven in the skies because this very the warmth of the gentle sunbathing the greenery. To top, earth is heaven-like in reality. He tries to prove this point all this is the moonlight, which makes our nights tranquil, by describing a roaring stream and the sunlit verdant and pleasant., garden. The poet emphatically states that the bliss that, one experiences while looking at the streams that are On the whole, one can conclude that it is our human, leaping down, roaring from the top of the hills, the waves kindness and compassion that comes to be termed as, that come rolling across the seas carrying surf at their „divinity‟ and the pristine Nature that creates Heaven on, edges, the tender rays of sunlight falling on the sprawling earth., green forests and the gentle sun warming up the earth, make this earth a heavenly place. The poet presents two 5. „It is not gods that make heaven but humans who, more pictures of heaven on earth. They are the splendour attain divinity‟. How is this brought out in „Heaven, If, of harvest and the beauty of the moonlit night., You Are Not Here On Earth‟?, Ans: - The idea that „it is not gods that make heaven but, The poet wishes that the reader brings to mind the harvest humans who attain divinity‟ is expressed in lines three and, season when in every bit of agricultural land do we see four:, heaps of grains covering the land. Then he mentions the, moonlit night on which the whole earth seems to be “If we ourselves cannot be gods, bathed in silvery light. Finally, the poet says that we (the Then there can be no gods!”, poets) who enjoy such heavenly sights, imbibe the beauty, of nature and spill the nectar of heaven through our According to the poet, heaven is only a replica of the, poetry and thus create heaven on earth., resplendent and pristine nature. There is no distinct or, substantial entity called „God‟ and it is the man who, makes the earth „Heaven‟. When „man‟ treats his fellow, 3, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , beings with kindness and compassion in times of distress, and helplessness, he attains divinity. He is as divine as, God. This is only a replica of a man giving divine help to, his fellow beings in times of distress and saving them. It, is such human beings with divine kindness and, compassion that make „Heaven‟ on earth., 6. „Heaven, If You Are Not Here On Earth‟ tries to, remove the traditional picture of heaven. Discuss., Ans: -” The poem „Heaven, if You are not Here on, Earth‟, makes an attempt to argue that there is no, „Heaven‟ in reality. Entities like „God‟, „Heaven‟, and the, „Nymphs‟ are merely figments of man‟s imagination. In, response to the belief that „Heaven‟ is mesmerizingly, beautiful and is the abode of „Gods‟ and the „Nymphs‟,, the poem asserts that „Heaven‟ is only a replica of the, resplendent and pristine Nature. When we are treated, with kindness and compassion in times of distress and, helplessness, we attribute it to the divinity of God. This is, only a replica of „Man‟ giving divine help to his fellow, beings in times of distress and saving them., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , beautiful and is the abode of „Gods‟ and the „Nymphs‟, the, poem asserts that „Heaven‟ is only a replica of the, resplendent and pristine Nature. When we are treated with, kindness and compassion in times of distress and, helplessness, we attribute it to the divinity of God. This is, only a replica of „Man‟ giving divine help to his fellow, beings in times of distress and saving them., We believe that nymphs are lesser goddesses of Nature, represented as young girls living in trees, streams,, mountains, etc. They are none other than a replica of the, beautiful and charming girls living in the lap of nature of, this earth., , Besides being the abode of the gods and nymphs,, „Heaven‟ is believed to be an incredibly beautiful place., The poem argues that the idea or concept of Heaven‟s, beauty is only an image of the beautiful earth which, abounds in roaring streams leaping down the mountains, and the rolling waves carrying surf at their edges. This, enchanting beauty of the earth is enhanced by the tender, sunshine clothing the vast expanse of green forests, and, We believe that nymphs are lesser goddesses of Nature the warmth of the gentle sunbathing the greenery. To top, represented as young girls living in trees, streams, all this is the moonlight, which makes our nights tranquil, mountains, etc. They are none other than a replica of the and pleasant., beautiful and charming girls living in the lap of nature of, this earth., On the whole, one can conclude that it is our human, kindness and compassion that comes to be termed as, Besides being the abode of the gods and nymphs, „divinity‟ and the pristine Nature that creates Heaven on, „Heaven‟ is believed to be an incredibly beautiful place. earth., The poem argues that the idea or concept of Heaven‟s, beauty is only an image of the beautiful earth which, abounds in roaring streams leaping down the mountains, and the rolling waves carrying surf at their edges. This, enchanting beauty of the earth is enhanced by the tender, sunshine clothing the vast expanse of green forests, and, **************, the warmth of the gentle sunbathing the greenery. To top, all this is the moonlight, which makes our nights tranquil, and pleasant., On the whole, one can conclude that it is our human, kindness and compassion that comes to be termed as, „divinity‟ and the pristine Nature that creates Heaven on, earth., 7. Both human nature and the natural world play a, vital role in the creation of heaven. Explain with, reference to „Heaven, If You Are Not Here On Earth‟., Ans: -” The poem „Heaven, if You are not Here on, Earth‟, makes an attempt to argue that there is no, „Heaven‟ in reality. Entities like „God‟, „Heaven‟, and the, „Nymphs‟ are merely figments of man‟s imagination. In, response to the belief that „Heaven‟ is mesmerizingly, 4, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , JAPAN & BRAZIL THROUGH A TRAVELER‟S, EYE, I. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase,, or a sentence each:, 1. What does Mikes call, „A man‟s castle‟ in Japan?, Ans: - A man‟s telephone receiver., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Ans: - The pedestrian‟s life in Brazil is becoming more, hazardous every day because the number of motor, vehicles is growing by leaps and bounds., 11. Which place in Brazil does the writer consider as, the worst for pedestrians?, Ans: - The author considers Avenida Presidente Vargas as, the worst place in Brazil for pedestrians., , 2. How long does it take in Japan to be convinced that 12. Which habit of the Japanese is referred to as mania, you are among exquisitely well-mannered people?, by George Mikes?, Ans: - Only a quarter of an hour., OR, What does the Japanese mania refer to, according to, 3. Whom do the Japanese stores employ to welcome Mikes?, Ans: - George Mikes refers to the Japanese habit of, customers?, Ans: - Bowing girls., bowing‟ as mania., 4. What is the duty of the bowing girls in Japanese, stores?, Ans: - The bowing girls have to bow deeply and, deferentially to all and sundry that visits the Japanese, stores., , 13. Which place in Brazil is the worst with regard to, traffic, according to George Mikes?, Ans: - Avenida Presidente Vargas, known for its terrifying, speed of traffic on the road, is the worst place of all in, Brazil., , 5. Which places does the Tokaido Line connect?, Ans: - Tokyo and Osaka., , 14. Whose life is becoming more hazardous in Brazil, every day, according to George Mikes?, Ans: - According to George Mikes, the pedestrian‟s life is, becoming more hazardous in Brazil every day., , 6. Where did the writer Mikes meetadeerin Japan?, Ans: - The writer met a deer in one of the parts of Nara,, which is a wild deer park in Japan., , 15. What, according to George Mikes, do the driver, and pedestrian finally do after the chase in Brazil?, 7. What are the pavements in the streets of Ans: - According to George Mikes, the pedestrian does, not resent being chased by the driver. Both of them smile, Copacabana decorated with?, Ans: - With beautiful black mosaics., amicably at each other., 8. What kind of people would take the trouble to, decorate the pavements they walk on?, OR, Who, according to the writer, would take the trouble, to decorate the pavements they walk on?, Ans: - Only a people alive to beauty in their surroundings, and who have plenty of time for contemplation during, their meditative walking would take the trouble to, decorate the pavements they walk on., , 16. What does the speaker compare Japanese bowing, to?, Ans: - The speaker compares Japanese bowing to the, ceremonious solemnity of a courtier., , 9. Why are motor cars expensive in Brazil?, OR, What is extremely expensive in Brazil?, Ans: - Motor cars are extremely expensive in Brazil, because import duties are crippling and murderous., , 18. Which animal created the impression that it bowed, to George Mikes in Japan?, OR, Which animal bowed to the author at Nara?, Ans: - At Nara in Japan, a deer created the impression that, it bowed to the author., , 17. Who are the drivers in Brazil on the lookout for?, Ans: - The drivers in Brazil are on the lookout for any, pedestrians stepping off the pavement, who they regard as, a fair game., , 10. Why is the pedestrian‟s life in Brazil becoming, more hazardous every day?, 19. What did the deer do after bowing to Mikes at, Nara?, 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Ans: - After bowing to the author at Nara, the deer 29. Who is transformed into savages as soon as a bus, jumped at him and snatched the little food-bag from his arrives in Japan?, hand., Ans: - As soon as a bus arrives in Japan, the bowing, gentlemen are transformed into savages., 20. Mikes describes Japan as being, (a) overconfident, 30. George Mikes compares the act of two Japanese, (b) overcrowded, bowing to, (c) overjoyed., (a) an early American traffic law, Ans: - (b) overcrowded., (b) page-boys turning revolving doors, (c) Tokaido line that connects Tokyo and Osaka., 21. An hour in Japan convinced Mikes that he was Ans: - (a) an early American traffic law., among, (a) leisurely characters, 31. What did the deer snatch from Mikes‟hand in, (b) ill-mannered louts, Japan?, Ans: - The deer snatched the little food-bag from Mikes‟, (c) well-mannered people., Ans: - (c) well-mannered people., hand., 22. What do the people of Japan highly respect,, according to Mikes?, Ans: - According to Mikes, the people of Japan highly, respect one another‟s privacy., , 32. In Japan, as soon as the bus arrives, the bowing, gentlemen are transformed into, (a) savages, (b) slaves, (c) servants., 23. As Mikes says, after a few hours in Japan, one Ans: - (a) savages., starts _______, (a) thanking, 33. What must one do while eating soup in Japan,, (b) bowing, according to Mikes?, Ans: - According to Mikes, while eating soup one must, (c) kissing, Ans: - (b) bowing., make a fearful noise., 24. Who bows to all brothers in a Japanese family,, according to Mikes?, Ans: - According to Mikes, the sister bows to all brothers, in a Japanese family., , 34. In Japan, eating soup by making a fearful noise is a, sign of, (a) depreciation, (b) appreciation, (c) disregard., Ans: - (b) appreciation., , 25. What do mothers in Japan carry their babies in,, according to Mikes?, Ans: - According to Mikes, mothers carry their babies in 35. Who enters the carriage on the Tokaido line in a, little saddles., slightly theatrical scene in Japan?, Ans: - Two conductors enter the carriage on the Tokaido, 26. The Japanese stores employ ______ to greet line, in a slightly theatrical scene., customers., (a) singing girls, 36. According to Mikes, bowing girls in Japan are, (b) dancing girls, equal to, (c) bowing girls, (a) page-boys, Ans: - (c) bowing girls., (b) maidservants, (c) security guards., 27. Who enters the carriage in a slightly theatrical Ans: - (a) page-boys., scene as noticed by Mikes in Japan?, Ans: - According to Mikes, two conductors enter the 37. The pavements in the streets of Copacabana in, carriage in a slightly theatrical scene., Brazil are often decorated with, (a) pink granite slabs, 28. Which animal bowed to Mikes in Japan?, (b) grey cobblestones, Ans: - A deer bowed to Mikes in Japan., (c) beautiful black mosaics., 2, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Ans: - (c) beautiful black mosaics., , OR, Why is bowing in Japan a complicated process?, 38. As soon as a driver notices a pedestrian step off, OR, the pavement in Brazil, he, “The Japanese follow a complicated hierarchy in, (a) regards him as a fair game., bowing.” Explain with reference to „Japanese, (b) greets him and smiles., Manners‟., Ans: - The writer George Mikes remarks that for the, (c) ignores him and moves on., Ans: - (a) regards him as a fair game., Japanese people „bowing‟ has become a mania. However,, he also speaks in an appreciative tone and says that the, 39. „The Avenida Presidents Vargas‟ in Brazil is people bow to each other with the solemnity of a courtier, yet with a great deal of natural and inimitable grace., described by Mikes as, Besides, he also says that the Japanese follow a, (a) a wonderful place., complicated hierarchy in bowing. This system decides, (b) an auspicious place., who bows to whom, how deeply, and for how long., (c) the worst place., Ans: - (c) the worst place., Though it is a little complicated to us, the Japanese, manage it without difficulty and subtly and reflect in their, 40. When do the drivers of the motor cars in Brazil bowing even the smallest difference in rank, standing, age,, and social position in a split second., aim and accelerate?, Ans: - The moment a motor car driver in Brazil notices a, pedestrian stepping off the pavement, he regards the 4. How, according to George Mikes, do the bowing, pedestrian as fair game, takes aim, and accelerates his gentlemen turn into savages in Japan?, car., Ans: - The author George Mikes, having described in, detail how „bowing‟ is followed so ritualistically in Japan,, II. Answer the following questions in a paragraph of towards the end of the article narrates an incident that, happened in one of the parts in Nara, a deer park in Japan., 80-100 words each:, The author bought a pack of food for a deer. On seeing the, 1. What makes Mikes feel that the drivers in Brazil pack of food, the deer went up to him, looked into his, eyes, and bowed to him deeply. Then, almost immediately,, are on the lookout for pedestrians?, Ans: - George Mikes feels that the drivers in Brazil are it jumped at him and snatched the little food-bag from his, on the lookout for pedestrians because as soon as a driver hand., notices a pedestrian step off the pavement, he appears to, regard him as a fair game and so he takes aim and Using this incident as an analogy, George Mikes makes, accelerates his vehicle. The pedestrian has to jump, leap, fun of the Japanese people, for their ugly behaviour while, and run for his/her dear life., boarding a bus. He tells the reader in a sarcastic tone that, we can often see the Japanese bowing to each other with, 2. „People respect each other‟s privacy‟. Explain with ceremonious serenity even at bus-stops. Then he says, “as, soon as the bus arrives, the bowing gentlemen are, reference to Japan in Mikes‟ travel writing., transformed into savages, they push each other aside, tread, OR, Explain how the people of Japan respect each other‟s on each other‟s toes and shove their elbows into each, other‟s stomachs”. The reader, who had all along been, privacy, according to George Mikes., Ans: - The people of Japan live on a hopelessly encouraged to develop a kind of admiration for the, overcrowded island where they have no privacy. Japanese habit of respectful bowing, is shocked or stunned, However, the people are so well-mannered that they are by this revelation., courteous enough not to overhear a conversation when, they find anyone talking to someone else over the 5. Give an account of the Japanese mania for bowing, telephone. The speaker can consider the telephone as described by George Mikes., receiver as his castle and conduct his most confidential, OR, business transactions and intimate love-quarrels in public, What is unique about bowing in Japan?, yet in perfect privacy without becoming apprehensive, OR, about anyone overhearing his conversation., What are the views of George Mikes about Japanese, „mannerism of bowing‟?, 3. How does the writer explain the complicated Ans: - According to George Mikes, as soon as we land in, Japan, the first thing we notice is bowing is so ubiquitous, hierarchy in bowing?, 3, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , in Japan. The writer comments that it is the mania of the, Japanese. He remarks that everyone keeps bowing to, everybody else with the ceremonious solemnity of a, courtier yet with a great deal of natural and inimitable, grace. If two Japanese bow, as a rule, neither is to, straighten up before the other stands erect in front of him., He states that bowing is quainter, more formal, and more, oriental and also infectious., Besides, he also says that the Japanese follow a, complicated hierarchy in bowing. This system decides, who bows to whom, how deeply, and for how long., Though it is a little complicated to us, the Japanese, manage it without difficulty and subtly and reflect in their, bowing even the smallest difference in rank, standing,, age, and social position in a split second., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Ans: - The author George Mikes concludes his, observations with his comments on the Japanese way of, eating soup. He remarks that eating soup has more dangers, than almost anything else. He opines so because eating, soup in a Japanese house puts an outsider in a dilemmatic, situation. The Japanese host expects the „guest‟ to make a, fearful noise to Show his sign of appreciation while eating, soup. If the guest is a European and if he or she does not, make a fearful noise, then the host will think that their, guest is an ill-mannered lout. But, having knowledge of, this custom, if a European visitor makes a fearful noise, while eating soup to express his appreciation, then the host, will think that he must be an ill-mannered lout because the, Japanese know that no reasonably well brought up, European makes such disgusting noises when eating soup., , 8. Bring out the culture of the Japanese as explained by, Apart from saying that the Japanese follow a complicated George Mikes., hierarchy in their bowing, the author says that the Ans: - In his travelogue, George Mikes narrates four, Japanese follow certain basic rules inside the family. anecdotes which will help any foreign visitor to, They are the wife bows to her husband, the child bows to understand the cultural traits of the Japanese people. The, his father, younger brothers to elder brothers, and the author first highlights how people‟s courtesy serves a, sister bows to all brothers of whatever age., double function in Japan. He assertively states that a, couple, with perfect confidence, can carry on even their, In Japanese stores, bowing girls stand at the top of intimate love quarrels in public, in perfect privacy, without, escalators and their only duty is to bow deeply and being apprehensive of any passerby overhearing them., deferentially to all and sundry., Next, he talks about the bowing mania of the Japanese, people and how the Japanese manage to show even the, The ticket checking conductors on the fast Tokaido Line, slightest differences in their hierarchy with a great deal of, march to the middle of the coach and bow ceremoniously natural and inimitable grace., in both directions before checking the tickets., Then, he narrates how, the very same people who, a few, At Nara, a deer created the impression that it bowed to minutes ago had bowed to each other with such, the author., ceremonious solemnity would behave like savages, push, each other aside, tread on each other‟s toes and elbow, 6. According to George Mikes, the people of Brazil are their way into the bus. Finally, he talks about soup-eating, both leisurely and speed-loving. Explain., in Japan. He says that, according to the Japanese, when, Ans: - According to George Mikes, the people of Brazil eating soup one must make a fearful noise so as to express, are both leisurely and speed-loving. He remarks that his appreciation, otherwise the guest will be considered an, however close by or far off their destination may be, ill-mannered lout., Brazilians do not seem to bother about the time it might, take for them to reach their destination. They do not hurry 9. Why is a pedestrian‟s life hazardous in Brazil,, at all; they do not mind even if they reach their according to George Mikes?, destination either an hour too soon or a day late or may, OR, not reach at all. But the very same leisurely people, as Elaborate on the plight of a pedestrian in Brazil., soon as they get a steering wheel in their hands, no speed Ans: - According to George Mikes, the people of Brazil, is fast enough for them. If one looks at their driving are both leisurely and speed-loving. Then he says that the, speed, one would be inclined to believe that gaining a people love driving their cars at such speed that as soon as, tenth of a second is a matter of grave importance for all the drivers get a steering wheel in their hands, no speed is, of them all the time., fast enough for them. They seem to believe that gaining a, tenth of a second is a matter of grave importance for them, 7. Why does George Mikes say that eating soup has all the time. The drivers usually lookout for pedestrians, who step off the pavement and regard such pedestrians as, more dangers for a European?, 4, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. 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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , a fair game. They take aim and accelerate their vehicle., The pedestrians have to jump, leap, and run for their dear, life. Naturally, on account of such speed-loving people, a, pedestrian‟s life is hazardous in Brazil., 10. Explain how drivers in Brazil care about, pedestrians, as mentioned by George Mikes., Ans: - According to George Mikes, the people of Brazil, are both leisurely and speed-loving. Then he says that the, people love driving their cars at such speed that as soon, as the drivers get a steering wheel in their hands, no, speed is fast enough for them. They seem to believe that, gaining a tenth of a second is a matter of grave, importance for them all the time. The drivers usually, lookout for pedestrians who step off the pavement and, regard such pedestrians as a fair game. They take aim and, accelerate their vehicle. The pedestrians have to jump,, leap, and run for their dear life. Naturally, on account of, such speed-loving people, a pedestrian‟s life is hazardous, in Brazil., 11. How do Mikes portray a view of Japanese culture, through their act of bowing?, Ans: - According to George Mikes, as soon as we land in, Japan, the first thing we notice is the mania of bowing,, which is so ubiquitous in Japan. The writer comments, that it is the mania of the Japanese. He remarks that, everyone keeps bowing to everybody else with the, ceremonious solemnity of a courtier yet with a great deal, of natural and inimitable grace. If two Japanese bow, as a, rule neither is to straighten up before the other stands, erect in front of him. He states that bowing is quainter,, more formal, and more oriental and also infectious., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , George Mikes says that nobody hurries in Brazil and does, not seem to be worried whether they reach their, destination an hour too soon, a day late, or not at all., Though his statement appears to be an exaggeration,, George Mikes then tells us the reason. His inference seems, to be based on his imaginative assessment of the probable, time a pedestrian in Copacabana takes to move from one, end of a street to the next while walking on the pavement,, enjoying the beauty of the black mosaics on the, pavements. George Mikes says that the natives seem to, relish such beautiful decorations on the pavements and do, not mind spending time meditating on the beautiful, mosaics while walking on the pavements., He then cites another instance which highlights the, incredible size of the crawling traffic in Avenida, Presidente Vargas. Imagining that a pedestrian standing on, one side of the street, asks his friend on the other side,, how he got there, his friend would reply that he was born, on that side and he did not go there crossing the street., This imaginary incident would tell the reader about the, size of the moving traffic in Brazil., III. Answer the following questions in about 200 words, each:, , 1. How does the writer bring out the dilemma of, crossing the road in Avenida Presidente Vargas?, OR, How does the writer bring out the humour in crossing, the road in Avenida Presidente Vargas?, OR, Why is it difficult to cross a road in Brazil? How is this, brought out in „Traffic in Brazil‟?, Further, he says that the Japanese follow a complicated, OR, hierarchy in bowing. This system decides who bows to Describe the situation, one witness, while trying to, whom, how deeply, and for how long. Though it is a little cross the road in Brazil, as mentioned by George, complicated to us, the Japanese manage it without Mikes., difficulty and subtly and reflect in their bowing even the Ans: - While recording his observations about the traffic, smallest difference in rank, standing, age, and social in Brazil, the author comments about the reckless driving, position in a split second. Apart from saying that the style of the Brazilian people. Then he expresses his, Japanese follow a complicated hierarchy in their bowing, surprise over the growing number of motor cars in Brazil,, the author says that the Japanese follow certain basic despite the fact that import duties charged by the, rules inside the family. They are the wife bows to her government for importing cars are crippling and, husband, the child bows to his father, younger brothers to murderous, then he gives the reader an anecdote to help, elder brothers, and the sister bows to all brothers of him visualize to himself the number of vehicles that are, whatever age., there and the way they move on the roads., 12. Why does George Mikes say that nobody hurries, in Brazil? What instances does he give to illustrate, this?, Ans: - While recording his observations about the, paradoxical behaviour of the people in time management,, 5, , He tells the reader that one witness the worst traffic, problems in Avenida Presidente Vargas. If a pedestrian, were to stand on one side of the road, trying to cross the, road and contemplating the truly fascinating problem,, „How can crawling traffic proceed at such terrifying, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. 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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , speed?‟, he will be spending hour after hour without a ray, of hope of an auspicious crossing. Then he rounds up his, anecdote telling us that, the pedestrian will witness a, scene in which a man standing beside you, on your side, of the Avenida Vargas, suddenly catches sight of a friend, of his on the other side and starts waving to him. Then he, will ask him, “How did you get there?” The other fellow, being surprised by this naive question will yell back,, “How? I was born on this side!” One can easily infer the, author‟s intention in giving us this anecdote., 2. How does George Mikes bring out the humour in, the Japanese mannerism of bowing?, OR, Bowing in Japan is so infectious that it leads to a few, comic situations. How does Mikes bring this out?, Ans: - George Mikes narrates two very unique habits of, the people noticed by every tourist in Japan. One of them, is their mannerism of bowing. However, the author‟s, description is quite packed with humour as well as, admiration. He calls the bowing habit of the Japanese a, „mania‟ and says “everybody keeps bowing to everyone, else, with the ceremonious solemnity of a courtier yet, with a great deal of natural and inimitable grace”., Interspersed in his description of their bowing, there are, certain statements which make the description sound, humorous in a subtle way. They are:, After a few hours you start bowing yourself; you bow to, the wrong man at the wrong time; you do not clasp your, hands in front of you which is bad, or you do which is, worse., If two Japanese bow, neither is to straighten up before the, other stands erect in front of him., saw babies carried in Japanese style on their mothers‟, backs in clever little saddles, and whenever the mother, bowed, the baby bowed too, somewhat condescendingly,, from his majestic height., Bowing girls in Japanese stores stand at the top of, escalators and their only duty is to bow deeply and, deferentially to all and sundry., The ticket checking conductors on the fast Tokaido Line,, march to the middle of the coach and bow ceremoniously, in both directions before checking the tickets., About the deer in „Nara‟, the author comments, “it is, something genetic and is in the blood of Japanese deer”., At the bus-stop, “the bowing gentlemen are transformed, into savages” as soon as a bus arrives., 3. Bowing in Japan is quainter, formal, and oriental., Why does George Mikes say so? Discuss., Ans: - According to George Mikes, bowing is so, ubiquitous in Japan, it is the mania of the Japanese., 6, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Everyone keeps bowing to everybody else with the, ceremonious solemnity of a courtier yet with a great deal, of natural and inimitable grace. If two Japanese bow, as a, rule, neither is to straighten up before the other stands, erect in front of him. He states that bowing is quainter,, more formal, and more oriental and also infectious., Besides, he also says that the Japanese follow a, complicated hierarchy in bowing. This system decides, who bows to whom, how deeply, and for how long., Though it is a little complicated to us, the Japanese, manage it without difficulty and subtly and reflect in their, bowing even the smallest difference in rank, standing, age,, and social position in a split second., Apart from saying that the Japanese follow a complicated, hierarchy in their bowing, the author says that the, Japanese follow certain basic rules inside the family. They, are the wife bows to her husband, the child bows to his, father, and younger brothers to elder brother stand the, sister bows to all brothers of whatever age., 4. A natural behaviour looks peculiar when seen from, an outsider% eyes. How does Mikes prove this with, reference to Japanese bowing?, Ans: - The excerpt titled „Japanese Manners‟ is a good, specimen of travel writing, by George Mikes, a, Hungarian-born British travel writer. In this excerpt, the, author shares his experience of travelling in Japan and, tries to draw the readers‟ attention to what is most striking, about the Japanese people as seen by a touring journalist., Though bowing to their fellowmen in Japanese society is a, normal trait of Japanese behaviour, to an outsider like, George Mikes, „bowing‟ appears to be an obsession with, the Japanese. That is why George Mikes chooses to, comment about the bowing patterns of the Japanese in this, piece of travel writing., According to George Mikes, as soon as we land in Japan,, the first thing we notice is bowing is so ubiquitous in, Japan. The writer comments that it is the mania of the, Japanese. He remarks that everyone keeps bowing to, everybody else with the ceremonious solemnity of a, courtier yet with a great deal of natural and inimitable, grace. If two Japanese bow, as a rule, neither is to, straighten up before the other stands erect in front of him., He states that bowing is quainter, more formal, and more, oriental and also infectious., Besides, he also says that the Japanese follow a, complicated hierarchy in bowing. This system decides, who bows to whom, how deeply, and for how long., , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Though it is a little complicated to us, the Japanese, manage it without difficulty and subtly and reflect in their, bowing even the smallest difference in rank, standing,, age, and social position in a split second., , In the first excerpt, the writer gives his comments about, the Japanese habit of „bowing‟ and how they manage to, respect each others‟ privacy even though they are living in, an overcrowded island., , Apart from saying that the Japanese follow a complicated, hierarchy in their bowing, the author says that the, Japanese follow certain basic rules inside the family., They are the wife bows to her husband, the child bows to, his father, younger brothers to elder brothers, and the, sister bows to all brothers of whatever age., , In the second excerpt, the author tells us in a humorous, vein about their time consciousness and their craze for, driving cars recklessly., , 5. George Mikes brings out the contrast between, leisurely characters and dangerous drivers in Brazil., Explain., Ans: - George Mikes is a keen observer of people‟s, behaviour, customs, and traditions. In the excerpt titled, Traffic in Brazil‟, Mikes says very casually that nobody, hurries in Brazil and remarks that it does not really matter, whether you reach your destination an hour too soon, a, day late, or not at all. Next, probably with the intention of, finding a suitable explanation for the leisurely attitude of, the people, he tells the readers about the „grey, pavements‟ in the streets of Copacabana, which are, decorated with beautiful mosaics. Then he adds that „only, a people alive to beauty in their surroundings and who, have plenty of time for contemplations during their, meditative, ambulatory exercises would take the trouble, to decorate the pavements they walk on. Though Mikes is, appreciating the people for their aesthetic sensibility, he, is also satirizing the lethargic walking style and attitude, of the people., , However, he makes his travelogue memorable by, highlighting the contrasting patterns of behaviour of the, people of Japan as well as the people of Copacabana in, Brazil., While describing the Japanese, George Mikes tells the, reader that within fifteen minutes after a tourist has landed, in Japan, he or she will come to the conclusion that the, people of Japan are an exquisitely well-mannered people,, who live on a hopelessly overcrowded island. Then, he, justifies his opinion by telling the reader how the people, respect each others‟ privacy by being courteous enough, not to overhear a telephone conversation even though they, happen to pass by a telephone booth or a counter. Next, he, describes the „bowing‟ mania of the Japanese people., Though he describes their bowing patterns in an, appreciative tone, he concludes his write up highlighting a, contrasting behavioural trait of the Japanese., , In a humorous tone, he tells the reader that the Japanese, people who bow with such ceremonious serenity even at, bus-stops, exhibit flippant behaviour almost immediately., He tells the reader that as soon as a bus arrives, the, bowing gentlemen become savage-like, push each other, However, in the very next sentence, he makes fun of aside, tread on each other‟s toes and shove their elbows, dangerous drivers in Copacabana. Mikes remarks that the into each other‟s stomachs to get into the bus., very same leisurely characters, when they get behind a, steering wheel, drive very fast and are reckless. Having Similarly, in his travel write up titled „Traffic in Brazil‟,, made a comment about their time consciousness, now, he while narrating his experiences as a tourist walking, says, “gaining a tenth of a second is a matter of grave through the streets of Copacabana, he comments about the, importance for all of them all the time”. Thus, by time consciousness of the local people. He says very, juxtaposing two different traits of these people, George casually, “Nobody hurries in Brazil”, then he adds “it does, Mikes brings out the contrast between leisurely characters not really matter whether you reach your destination an, and dangerous drivers in Brazil., hour too soon, a day late, or not at all”. Then he narrates, how the people decorate the grey pavements in the streets, 6. People display contrasting patterns of behaviour. with beautiful black mosaics. Then referring to their, Substantiate in the light of‟Japan and Brazil Through walking style he says, „Only a people alive to beauty in, their surroundings and who have plenty of time for, A Traveller‟s Eye‟., Ans: - In this lesson, there are two excerpts titled contemplation during their meditative, ambulatory, „Japanese Manners‟ and „Traffic in Brazil‟ chosen from exercises would take the trouble to decorate the pavements, George Mikes‟ book titled „The Land of the Rising Yen‟ they walk on., and „How to Tango‟ respectively., We should note that though he appears to be appreciating, the aesthetic sense of the people, there is also a tone of, 7, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , satirising the sluggish walking style, or the lethargic, attitude of the people., Almost immediately he juxtaposes a contrasting pattern, of their behaviour. He tells the reader that the very same, leisurely characters when they get behind a steering, wheel, drive very fast, and are reckless. He says, “gaining, a tenth of a second is a matter of grave importance for all, of them all the time”. The reader cannot but infer that the, people of Copacabana are very lethargic only while, walking but are reckless while driving a motor car. Thus,, in both the essays we find George Mikes highlighting, contrasting patterns of behaviour of the people., , **************, , 8, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , THE VOTER, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Ans: - For Marcus Ibe., , I. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase,, or a sentence each:, , 12. What was Marcus Ibe before he joined politics?, Ans: - A mission school teacher., , 1. Where did Roof work as a bicycle repairer’s, apprentice?, OR, What did Roof do in Port Harcourt?, Ans: - Roof worked as a bicycle repairer‟s apprentice in, Port Harcourt., , 13. Why did Marcus Ibe face the threat of being, dismissed from service as a school teacher?, Ans: - A female teacher had complained against Marcus, Ibe. Hence, his dismissal was imminent., 14. What had Marcus named his new house?, Ans: - „Umuofia Mansions‟., , 2. How long had Roof worked as a bicycle repairer’s, apprentice?, 15. Who was the most trusted campaigner of Marcus?, Ans: - Roof worked as a bicycle repairer‟s apprentice for Ans: - Roof., two years., 16. How much salary had Marcus withdrawn in, 3. The roof had given up being a bicycle repairer’s advance?, apprentice in order to, OR, (a) contest elections, How much had Marcus Ibe drawn in advance for the, (b) guide his people, election?, Ans: - Five months‟ salary., (c) campaign for Marcus., Ans: - (b) and (c) guide his people/campaign for Marcus., 17. How much did Marcus offer the people at first to, 4. Who had formed the Progressive Organisation vote for him?, Ans: - Two shillings to each voter., Party?, Ans: - The Progressive Organisation Party (POP) had, been formed by the tribes down the coast., 18. How much did Marcus offer the people finally to, vote for him?, 5. To which village did Roof belong?, OR, Ans: - To Umuofia., How many Shillings was finally accepted for the votes, by the elders?, 6. Who was supposed to be very popular in his Ans: - Four shillings., village?, Ans: - Roof., 19. Who was the enemy Roof referred to when he, spoke to the elders?, 7. According to the villagers, what was Roof’s Ans: - The Progressive Organisation Party., motivation for leaving a promising career?, Ans: - The villagers believed that a strong desire to guide 20. Who is the leader of the Progressive Organisation, the people of Umuofia in difficult times was the Party?, motivation behind Roof‟s leaving a promising career., OR, Who had formed the POP?, 8. Which political party did the people of Umuofia Ans: - Maduka., support?, Ans: - People‟s Alliance Party., 21. How much money did the POP offer Roof to vote, for Maduka?, 9. To which party did Marcus belong?, OR, Ans: - To the People‟s Alliance Party., How much does Roof get from the representatives of, Maduka?, 10. What was Marcus in the outgoing government?, OR, Ans: - Minister of Culture., How much did the POP campaign team offer Roof for, his vote?, Ans: - Five pounds., 11. Who did the Roof campaign for in the elections?, 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , 22. What was the election symbol of the People’s, Alliance Party?, OR, What is the symbol used by Marcus in the election?, Ans: - A motor car., 23. What was the symbol of the Progressive, Organisation Party?, Ans: - A man‟s head., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Ans: - Marcus had wisely joined politics just in time to, avoid imminent dismissal arising from a female teacher‟s, complaint., 31. What does PAP stand for?, Ans: - PAP stands for the People‟s Alliance Party., 32. What does POP stand for?, Ans: - POP stands for Progressive Organisation Party., , 24. What is ‘Umuofia Mansions’?, OR, Where did Marcus Ibe build his big mansion in ‘The, Voter’?, Ans: - „Umuofia Mansions‟ is the name of the biggest, house in Umuofia, built by Marcus Ibe., , 33. How much did Roof give the villagers to cast their, votes for Marcus?, Ans: - The roof gave four shillings to each of the villagers, to cast their votes for Marcus., , 29. What warning did Roof give Marcus about the, coming elections?, Ans: - The roof had warned Marcus about the radical, change that had come into the thinking of Umuofia since, the last national election., , 39. Opposition to Marcus Ibe in ‘The Voter’ was like, (a) a fly trying to move a dunghill., (b) the bird challenging his personal spirit, (c) a mortar turning its back on the ground., Ans: - (a) a fly trying to move a dunghill., , 30. Why did Marcus Ibe join politics?, , 40. Who conducted the whispering campaign in ‘The, Voter’?, , 34. What was Roof made to swear on to ensure his vote, for Maduka?, 25. Where, on the election morning, did Marcus Ibe, OR, sit shaking hands with the villagers?, What was Roof asked to swear on by the POP team?, Ans: - The roof was made to swear on the Iyi of Mbanta, OR, Where was Marcus Ibe seated on the morning of the to ensure his vote for Maduka., election?, Ans: - On the election morning, Marcus Ibe sat in the 35. Who was PAP’s most illustrious son referred to in, „owner‟s corner‟ of his enormous green car, shaking ‘The Voter’?, hands with the villagers., Ans: - Marcus Ibe was PAP‟s most illustrious son referred, to in „The Voter‟., 26. What was Rufus Okeke called as?, OR, 36. Who was the Minister of Culture in the outgoing, Who was addressed as Roof, for short?, government in ‘The Voter’?, Ans: - Rufus Okeke was called Roof for short by the Ans: - Marcus Ibe was the Chief Honourable Minister of, people of his village., Culture in the outgoing government mentioned in the, voter., 27. What had Marcus promised the voters if he was, elected in the forthcoming election?, 37. Name the man of high traditional title in Umuofia, OR, mentioned in ‘The Voter’., Mention the promise made by PAP if they were voted Ans: - Ogbuefi Ezenwa is the man of high traditional title, in Umuofia mentioned in „The Voter‟., to power., Ans: - Marcus had promised to give pipe-borne water to, the village if he was elected in the forthcoming election., 38. Mention one of the honours/benefits politics had, brought to Marcus Ibe in ‘The Voter’., Ans: - Some of the honours/benefits politics had brought, 28. Who competed against Marcus in the elections?, Ans: - Maduka, the leader of the POP, competed against to Marcus Ibe were wealth, chieftaincy titles, and, Marcus in the elections., doctorate degrees., , 2, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Ans: - Marcus Ibe‟s stalwarts conducted the whispering 2. How did the POP campaign team trap Roof?, campaign in „The Voter‟., OR, Describe the meeting held by the POP campaign team, 41. The roof offered _____ shillings initially to the with Roof in ‘The Voter’., elders for their votes in ‘The Voter’., OR, (a) four, Describe the meeting held by the POP campaign team, (b) two, with Roof in ‘The Voter’., Ans: - In the story „The Voter‟, Roof is the election, (c) five, Ans: - (b) two., campaign manager for Marcus Ibe, a candidate of the, People‟s Alliance Party. On the night before the election,, 42. Where does the iyi come from, according to the the leader of the POP campaign team visits Roof‟s house., He places five pounds on the floor and tells Roof that he, POP campaigner, in ‘The Voter’?, Ans: - According to the POP campaigner in „The Voter‟, wanted his vote. Initially, Roof did not know what to say, the „iyi‟ comes from Manta., or do. But, when he gets up from his chair, closes the door,, and comes back, he gets enough time to weigh the, 43. Whose election symbol was ‘man’s head’ in ‘The proposition. He craves to make such a huge amount, his, own., Voter’?, Ans: - In „The Voter‟, „Man‟s head‟ was the election, symbol of the Progressive Organisation Party (POP)., However, his conscience pricks him and he tells in a, feeble voice that the other person knows that he works for, 44. What precaution did Roof take while inserting the Marcus and it will be very bad on his part to accept a, bribe, vote for Maduka, and deceive his own master. But, ballot paper in ‘The Voter’?, Ans: - In „The Voter‟, while inserting the ballot paper, when the other person tells him that Marcus will not know, Roof took the precaution of putting the first half into who he has voted for, Roof throws away his moral, Maduka‟s box., scruples to the wind and asks him whether anyone will, talk about him outside. When he assures him that they are, 45. When did Marcus’s boys conduct whispering only interested in votes and not gossip, Roof‟s greed, tempts him to accept the offer. But, he also gets trapped., campaigns in ‘The Voter’?, Ans: - In „The Voter‟, Marcus‟s boys conducted The leader asks him to swear on the Tyi‟, that he would, whispering campaigns at night., vote for Maduka. The roof cannot go back on his promise., So he swears to vote for Maduka., 46. How many elders were there when Roof conducted, the whispering campaign in ‘The Voter’?, 3. Describe the last-minute election campaign in, Ans: - There were five elders besides Roof and his Umuofia., assistant when Roof conducted the whispering campaign, OR, in „The Voter‟., Give a picture of the activities on the election morning., Ans: - On the day of the election, Chief the Honourable, II. Answer the following questions in a paragraph of Marcus Ibe was doing things in a grand style. He had hired, a highlife band from Umuru and stationed it at such a, 80-100 words each:, distance from the voting booths as just managed to be, 1. The roof was a very popular man in his village. lawful. Many villagers danced to the music, their ballot, papers held aloft, before proceeding to the booths. Marcus, Give reasons., Ans: - Roof Okeke was an energetic young man and had sat in the „owner‟s corner‟ of his enormous green car and, come back to his own village Umuofia, after working as a smiled and nodded. Some villagers came up to the car,, bicycle repairer‟s apprentice for two years in Port shook hands with the great man, and said in advance, Harcourt. It was true that he would have enjoyed a rich „Congrats!‟, life if he had stayed on in his job. But he came back to the, village and told the people that he wanted to guide them Roof and the other organizers were prancing up and down,, in difficult times. Later he became an „election campaign giving last-minute advice to the voters and pouring with, manager‟ for Marcus Ibe and over a period of five years sweat. Roof tried to guide illiterate women saying “Our, became an expert in election campaigning at all levels. sign is the motor-car”. Then he told them, “Don‟t look at, Hence he was a very popular man in his village., the other with the man‟s head: it is for those whose heads, , 3, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , are not correct”. Finally, he shouted, “Vote for the car, and you will ride in it!”, , He got a huge mansion built in Umuofia and named it, „Umuofia Mansions‟ and got it opened by the Archbishop., On the day of the opening, he hosted a grand lunch to the, 4. How is Roof’s dilemma brought out in ‘The Voter’? people of his village slaughtering five bulls and countless, goats. After feasting in his house, people were full of, OR, Roof’s dilemma on the day of the election is the result praise for him. They opined that he was a great man and, does his things like a great man. He also owned two big, of his own misdeeds. Do you agree? Give reasons., Ans: - On the day of the election, we see Roof in a moral cars., dilemma. For the first time, his moral conscience pricks, him not to betray Marcus. But it is only a momentary 6. Account for Roof’s popularity in ‘The Voter’., impulse and vanishes almost immediately when Roof, OR, recalls the picture of iyi and the cocoa farmer harvesting The roof was a very popular man in his village. Give, his crop. Then he hits on an idea of deceiving both reasons., Marcus and Maduka. He folds the ballot paper, tears it in Ans: - Rufus Okeke, called Roof for short, was a very, two at the crease, and drops the first half into the box popular man in his village. His popularity was due to the, meant for Maduka and the other half into the box meant fact that even after spending two years as a bicycle, for Marcus. Thus, the writer successfully delineates how apprentice in Port Harcourt, Roof had come back to, „money politics‟ can corrupt people at all levels. It also Umuofia of his own free will with the intention of guiding, reveals the contagious nature of an immoral attitude as his people in difficult times. If he had stayed on in his job, the villagers who feel they “have climbed the iroko tree he would have enjoyed a rich life. By this gesture, he wins, today and would be foolish not to take down all the the gratitude and admiration of his people., firewood needed” blatantly ask for bribes., 7. What was the whispering campaign and how did, It is Roof who is responsible for this moral degradation. Roof conduct it in ‘The Voter’?, The fall of Roof demonstrates the deepening level of Ans: - A „whispering campaign‟ refers to secret meetings, corruption and the dimming of moral principles. held between the group of elders of a village and the, Although Roof overcomes his personal dilemma on election campaign manager of a political party. The, election day by tearing his ballot paper in two – one-piece election manager goes to such campaigns armed with, for Maduka, the opponent, and one for Chief Marcus Ibe, money bags and woos the voters offering money for votes., his own employer his act illustrates the basic unreliability, and political dishonesty of people working for elections. In „The Voter‟, Roof, the most trusted campaigner of the, The plot of the story hinging on this man who bribes the PAP, conducted a whispering campaign in the house of, electorate and who is bribed in turn drives home the Ogbuefi Ezenwa, a man of the high traditional title., deviant tendency of the political scene., Initially, Roof tried to kindle the pride of the people telling, them that the PAP had made Marcus Ibe, one of their own, sons, Honourable Minister of Culture in the outgoing, 5. What changes did politics bring in Marcus Ibe?, government, and offered them 2 shillings each initially., OR, Describe how Marcus Ibe in ‘The Voter’ had But, Ezenwa rejected it saying that two shillings were, shameful and Marcus was a great man, who did his things, managed to become a ‘successful’ politician., like a great man. Later, when Roof offered them 2 more, OR, Everyone is full of praise for Marcus Ibe. What shillings each, they accepted it and agreed to cast their, qualities and achievements attracted the people to vote for Marcus Ibe. Thus, Roof conducted his whispering, campaign., praise him?, Ans: - Marcus Ibe was a not-too-successful mission, school teacher. When he was almost on the verge of 8. Why was Roof in a fix when putting in his ballot, dismissal on the basis of a female teacher‟s complaint, he paper, in ‘The Voter’?, joined politics, got elected as a representative of Ans: - As soon as Roof went into the voting booth, he was, Umuofia, and was made Minister of Culture. People confronted by the „car‟ on one box and the „head‟ on the, referred to him as Chief the Honourable Minister of other. He took out his ballot paper from his pocket and, Culture. In a period of five years Marcus became very looked at it. For a moment he found himself caught in a, wealthy, was given many chieftaincy titles and doctorate moral dilemma. He could not decide whether he should, degrees and several other honours., vote for Marcus Ibe of the PAP or Maduka of POP., , 4, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , As the election campaign manager for Marcus Ibe, he had, worked enthusiastically urging the people to vote for, PAP. He had also taken a lot of money and other gifts for, his service. But, now he had put himself in a fix because, he had accepted five pounds from the POP and had sworn, before the „iyi‟ that he would vote for Maduka. So he did, not want to cheat, because his fear of „iyi‟ from Mbanta, troubled him seriously. On the other hand, he felt guilty, for betraying Marcus Ibe. For a moment he felt like going, back to the campaign manager and returning his five, pounds., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , OR, Why does Roof tear the ballot paper into two?, Ans: - The main focus of Achebe in „The Voter‟ is the, satirisation of money politics and the contagious nature of, corruption. Roof, the protagonist of the story, is an, energetic young man of Umuofia, who has come back to, his village giving up a bright future in the city. People, believe that he has come back to guide them in difficult, times and so hold him in high esteem., , The village Umuofia already belonged en masse to the, People‟s Alliance Party and had elected Chief the, Finally, the moment he thought of the red notes, he Honourable Marcus Ibe as their representative in the, visualized the cocoa farmer busy at work and his previous election and nobody doubted his re-election this, swearing on that „iyi‟. Therefore, he folded the ballot time also. The man behind Marcus‟ success is Roof. He, paper, tore it into two along the crease, and put one half was his election campaign manager and had become a real, in each box. He put the first half into Maduka‟s box expert in election campaigning at all levels., confirming his action verbally, “1 vote for Maduka”., But towards the end of the story, we see that Roof is, offered five pounds by the leader of the election campaign, 9. Trace the behaviour of Roof on the day of voting., Ans: - On the day of the election, Roof appears to be for a POP on condition that Roof votes for Maduka. A, seriously interested in ensuring that the voters know who roof does not hesitate at all but tries to tell them that he is, to vote for and how to exercise their choice. Along with working for Marcus. But they allay his fears telling him, others Roof prances up and down giving last-minute that Marcus will not be there to watch him when he drops, advice to the voters. As soon as the first rush of voters is his vote in the box. Roof accepts their offer and swears to, over, Marcus promptly asks his campaign boys to go one vote for Maduka in the presence of „iyi‟., at a time and put in their ballot papers. He asks Roof to, go first. Roof‟s spirits fall, but he lets no one see it. Roof On the day of the election, Marcus wants to make sure that, dashes off in his springy fashion towards the booth., every one of his people votes for him. Therefore, he asks, Roof to cast his vote first. When Roof goes into the booth,, When Roof goes into the booth, he faces a moral he faces a moral dilemma. His conscience tells him that he, dilemma. But he overcomes his moral dilemma, cuts the ought not to betray Marcus. There is an impulse in him to, vote into two, and drops the two halves in the boxes, one run to the leader of the POP election campaign manager, half for Marcus and the other half for Maduka. While and return his money. But, when he recalls that he had, coming out, he looks as happy as he was when he went sworn to vote for Maduka in the presence of „iyi‟, he, in. Thus, by putting on a happy face and walking with a changes his decision in a split second and folds the ballot, lot of energy in his gait while going into the booth as well paper in two. He tears it into two halves and drops the first, as while coming out of the booth, Roof is able to conceal half into the box meant for Maduka and the other half into, his betrayal of Marcus in the election., Marcus‟ box. He also confirms his vote for Maduka by, saying aloud, “I vote for Maduka”, and then goes out, III. Answer the following questions in about 200 happily., words each:, This act of Roof, of tearing the ballot in two, invalidates, 1. Do you think Roof is right in tearing the ballot his vote. When a person tears it in two, it is clear that he, has not chosen any person at all, though he may have, paper into two? Explain., dropped the two halves of the paper into different boxes., OR, Do you agree or disagree with how Roof resolves his When Roof tears the ballot paper in two it is only to, resolve the moral dilemma he is facing and not with the, dilemma regarding how to cast his, intention of exercising his choice. If he puts two halves in, vote?, two different boxes, it does not mean that he has voted in, OR, In the story, Roof has to make a difficult decision favour of both. Actually it is an invalid vote. This is, about how to cast his vote. Do you agree with the way against the spirit of elections and is condemnable., he resolves this dilemma? Why or why not?, 5, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 2. How does Roof conceal his betrayal of Marcus in, the election? Elucidate., Ans: - On the day of the election, Roof appears to be, seriously interested in ensuring that the voters know who, to vote for and how to exercise their choice. Along with, others Roof prances up and down giving last-minute, advice to the voters and pouring with sweat. As soon as, the first rush of voters is over, Marcus promptly asks his, campaign boys to go one at a time and put in their ballot, papers. He asks Roof to go first. Roof‟s spirits fall, but he, lets no one see it. Roof dashes off in his springy fashion, towards the booths. When Roof goes into the booth, he, faces a moral dilemma., , they decided to demand a price for their vote. As expected,, Roof, being an expert in election campaigning, comes, armed with money to his whispering campaigns., , But he overcomes his moral dilemma, cuts the vote into, two, and drops the two halves in the boxes, one half for, Marcus and the other half for Maduka. While coming out,, he looks as happy as he was when he went in. Thus, by, putting on a happy face and walking with a lot of energy, in his gait while going into the booth as well as while, coming out of the booth, Roof is able to conceal his, betrayal of Marcus in the election., , Besides, Roof satisfies their desire for a share of Marcus‟, earnings by giving them four shillings each. On the day of, the election, Marcus entertains the people hiring a highlife, band from Umuru. He sits in an enormous car and tries to, impress the people with his wealth and eminence. He, coins catchy slogans like „Vote for the car, and you will, ride in it‟. It is these strategies planned by Roof that ensure, Marcus‟ victory in the elections., , 3. Give an account of Roof’s role as an election, campaigner., OR, The roof is an expert election campaigner., Substantiate the statement., Ans: - The roof is an energetic young man of Umuofia,, who has come back to his village giving up a bright, future in the city. People believe that he has come back to, guide them in difficult times and hence hold him in high, esteem. When we read about the election, the writer tells, us that the village of Umuofia already belonged en masse, to the People‟s Alliance Party and had elected Chief the, Honourable Marcus Ibe as their representative in the, previous election and nobody doubted his re-election this, time also. The man behind Marcus‟ success is Roof., , 4. ‘The Voter’ ridicules the power and selfishness of, Marcus Ibe. Explain., Ans: - „The Voter‟ highlights what kind of people become, people‟s leaders, how politics bestows wealth and power, on them, and because of such people how elections, become farcical. The two main characters in the story are, Marcus and Roof, and the voters are the people of, Umuofia. The whole focus of the plot is to ridicule greedy, and selfish politicians and to show how they manage to, corrupt the society also., , During his whispering campaigns, Roof uses a lot of, political rhetoric and tells the people convincingly that, PAP favours the people of Umuofia. He says, “What, greater honour can a village have? Do you ever stop to ask, yourselves why we should be singled out for this honour?, Think of the pipe-borne water they have promised us …”, This way Roof manages to mesmerize the naive people, into believing that Marcus is a great man and is going to, do great things for their village., , Marcus was a not-too-successful mission school teacher., When he was almost on the verge of dismissal on the basis, of a female teacher‟s complaint, he joined politics, got, elected as a representative of Umuofja, and was made, Minister of Culture. In about five years, people see a great, The roof was his election campaign manager and had many changes in Marcus‟ life. Their elected representative, become a real expert in election campaigning at all levels. becomes wealthy, is awarded chieftaincy titles and, Having already seen a change in Marcus‟ status and doctorate degrees besides many other honours. He also, wealth, Roof is able to gauge the people‟s mood and the builds a huge mansion in his native village., change in people‟s perception of Marcus Ibe and had, conveyed to his leader that a radical change had come in In a satirical tone, the writer says that Marcus had, them. This way he prepares Marcus to plan his strategy to christened his new house „Umuofia Mansions‟ in honour, woo the voters in the coming elections., of his village and had slaughtered five bulls and countless, goats to entertain the people on the day it was opened by, After feasting in Marcus‟ house on the day of the opening the Archbishop. Marcus believed that, by entertaining, of his new house, people had realized what good things people thus, people would respect him and would hold, politics had showered on Marcus. They also regretted to a him in high esteem., little extent that they had given their vote to Marcus free, of charge in the previous election. 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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , But the people are not naive and ignorant. They know, where his „power‟ and money come from. The people, know that he had acquired all this only after they had, elected him their representative giving their votes free of, charge five years ago. Even after five years, the people, and their village remained the same as before but Marcus, had changed completely., , at this juncture that we see a dent in his loyalty towards, Marcus. Even though he knows that a half ballot paper is, invalid as a person‟s mandate, he tears the vote in two and, puts one half into each box, thus resolving the moral, dilemma in his mind. This way he is only comforting his, conscience and does not remain functionally loyal to, Marcus., , When Roof tells Marcus that a radical change had come, into the thinking of Umuofia since the last election, like, any other corrupt politician Marcus prepares himself to, bribe the people. The people come prepared to demand, their share of his wealth. Instead of demanding, developmental work for their village, the people tell Roof, that two shillings are too shameful and settle the deal for, four shillings each. It is Marcus and Roof who blatantly, offer money, tacitly admitting that they have used the, public money selfishly for their own development, that, the voter ridicules them by demanding more money for, their vote, sending the message that real power to change, the face of a village, town or country is in the hands of, the voter and not selfish politicians like Marcus., , 6. Do you think ‘the voter’ is right in demanding, money to vote for Marcus Ibe? Explain., Ans: - The people of Umuofia give their mandate to, Marcus and get him elected as their representative, believing that he would work for their welfare and, upliftment. However, as his term rolls by, they witness a, substantial change in Marcus‟ status and wealth, while the, people‟s status remains the same. People realize how, politics can make someone rich and powerful. They regret, that they had underrated the power of their mandate, and, so decide to demand a share of his earnings to cast their, vote., , 5. ‘Roof was the most trusted of the whispering, campaigners’. To what extent is this true in ‘The, Voter’?, OR, To what extent was Roof the most trusted of the, whispering campaigners in ‘The Voter’?, Ans: - When the story opens, we learn that Marcus is, seeking re-election as a representative of Umuofia., Secondly, we also know that it was Roof who had worked, for his success in the previous election. As a trusted, whispering campaign manager of Marcus, he had been, able to convince the people of Umuofia that Marcus, would work for the welfare of the people and they would, get many amenities like running water and electricity., Then, he had worked hard to get Marcus elected and had, kindled the expectations of the people., , That is why, in the whispering campaign, when Roof, offers each one of the two shillings, they tell him that it, was too shameful to accept just two shillings from Marcus, for their vote because Marcus was no longer a poor man, and was doing great things like a great man. Then they, agree to cast their vote taking four shillings each., An election process in any democratic set up has high, intrinsic value because it symbolizes people‟s mandate, and the elected representative becomes the voice of those, people. Naturally, when the voters of Umuofia demand, money to vote for Marcus, it only means that their real, mandate has not given them what they needed and they, remain in abject poverty as before. They have lost faith in, elections as a means to achieve their welfare. The previous, election may have failed them but they ought not to, become corrupted. That will pave the way for further, deterioration by building obstacles in the path to their own, development. They are not right in demanding money., , But, during the five years as people‟s representative,, Marcus proved to everyone how joining politics can be, lucrative. He had also given gifts to Roof to retain him as, his election campaigner for the coming election also., However, Roof was clever enough to perceive a change, in the mood of the people and warned Marcus about it., That is why, in the whispering campaign, he goes armed, with money bags to woo the voters., , 7. ‘The Voter’ is a comment on the awareness of voters., Discuss., Ans: - In the story „The Voter‟, Chinua Achebe satirizes, „politicians‟ and makes an attempt to show how even in a, democratic setup election can become farcical because of, ignorance, illiteracy, and corruption. The story also, highlights how deep-rooted corruption in society can be., , Until the last day of the campaigning, Roof remains loyal, and the most trusted of Marcus‟ whispering campaigners., But, the visitor from POP cleverly lures Roof to promise, his vote for Maduka offering a huge sum of money. It is, , Marcus Ibe, who was once a local mission school teacher,, was now Chief the Honourable Minister of Culture in the, outgoing government. During his term as a minister, he, had amassed a lot of wealth. Thus, „politics‟ had brought, , 7, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , about a great change in the life of Marcus and Roof as, well. But, the people of Umuofia had remained the same, – poor, illiterate, ignorant, and naive – and their villages, remained dry and wretched without even the basic, amenities., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , build obstacles in the path to their own development. This, way they make a mockery of the electoral system., , 8. Demanding money to vote for a particular person is, not wrong. How is this brought out in ‘The Voter’?, Ans: - „The Voter‟, a short story by Chinua Achebe,, Marcus, who is seeking a second term, is sure that he is happens in a village called Umuofia. It is a satirical and, going to get a landslide victory because of the absence of realistic portrayal of how corrupt politicians deceive, any strong opposition party worth taking into people in elections and what mediatory strategies they use, consideration. But, this time, there is a change in the to woo the voters and subvert the power of the people‟s, perception of the people. After feasting in Marcus‟ new mandate in choosing a leader df their choice. Incidentally,, house and noticing the increase in his wealth and power, the author also seems to question the very basis of societal, the poor people of Umuofia realize that elections do have and ethical norms, socio-economic conditions of the, a meaning and it is during elections that their votes have people, moral decadence, etc. The corrupt and greedy, value., political leader in the story is Marcus Ibe., They also know that it is „politics‟ that has brought, wealth and power to Marcus. They strike a bargain with, Roof and agree to sell their vote for four shillings each., This way, the people of Umuofia shed their moral, scruples and make up their minds to be satisfied with just, a little share of the thief‟s booty. Eventually, it is this, strain in the people‟s minds that helps a corrupt politician, like Marcus to win elections with the least resistance., , He is the Chief Honourable Minister of Culture in the, outgoing government and is seeking re-election as a, candidate of the PAR Soon after becoming the minister,, Marcus had made use of his political status for his selfaggrandizement. In a period of five years, he had managed, to amass a great deal of wealth, power, status, and public, adulation. He had two long cars and had just built himself, the biggest house in those parts. To top it all, on the day of, the opening of his mansion, Marcus Ibe held a grand, Like Marcus, Roof also realizes how people‟s elected banquet for the people of the village slaughtering five, representatives can become rich in a very short time. bulls and countless goats. Thus, politics had made him, Having worked as his election manager, Roof extracts richer., enough money as well as other benefits from Marcus, during his first term. In the second term. Roof‟s greed for On the other hand, the status of the people remained the, wealth is kindled by another political party – the POR same. They lived in abject poverty without even the basic, They know that it is Roof‟s expertise in election amenities like electricity and drinking water. Though they, campaigning that woos the voters of Umuofia and Roof is had been watching how politics had brought wealth and, amply compensated by Marcus for his efforts., power to Marcus, it had not dawned on them that it was, the power of their vote which had given him all the, The POP, with a view to making a dent in Marcus‟ comforts. After the feasting was over, the villagers told, electorate, lures Roof with an offer of five pounds just to themselves that they had underrated the power of the, cast his vote for Maduka. Their intention is only to win ballot paper before and should not do it again. His election, over Roof to their side with the‟ promise that he can manager Roof was shrewd enough to understand the, make much more money from POP than from PAP. Once change in the attitude of the people. Therefore, he went to, Roof bites the bait, they ensure that he is in their clutches, the whispering campaign armed with money and, by forcing him to swear on the „iyi‟. Though Roof is successfully bought their vote paying four shillings each to, caught in a dilemma, he solves the conflict in his mind by the leaders., tearing the ballot paper into two and casting his vote for, both parties., The question that arises now, is, whether demanding, money to vote for a particular person is right? The author, Thus, both the episodes prove how „corruption‟ can ruin seems to argue that as long as politicians in a democratic, both the literate and the illiterate, the educated and the set up fulfill their promises to the people and take care of, uneducated, and make democratic processes ineffective their welfare, the question of buying votes does not arise, and farcical. The voters, who have been given the power at all. When politicians themselves flout all democratic, to elect a leader who can help them improve their lives, norms and ideals and work only for their aggrandizement,, use the very process of election to settle for a pittance and there is nothing wrong with people demanding some value, for their votes. This is brought out clearly in the story., 8, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , Ezenwa, the highest traditional title holder, says, “Marcus, is a great man and does his things like a great man. We, did not ask him for money yesterday; we shall not ask, him tomorrow. But today is our day; we have climbed the, iroko tree today and would be foolish not to take down all, the firewood we need”. Thus, one can rightly conclude, that demanding money to vote for a particular person is, not wrong., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , set up fulfill their promises to the people and take care of, their welfare, the question of buying votes does not arise, at all. When politicians themselves flout all democratic, norms and ideals and work only for their aggrandizement,, there is nothing wrong with people demanding some value, for their votes., , This is brought out clearly in the story. Ezenwa, the, highest traditional title holder, says, “Marcus is a great, 9. ‘The Voter’ presents the role of money and man and does his things like a great man. We did not ask, him for money yesterday; we shall not ask him tomorrow., ridicules its power in an election. Explain., Ans: - „The Voter‟, a short story by Chinua Achebe, But today is our day; we have climbed the iroko tree today, happens in a village called Umuofia. It is a satirical and and would be foolish not to take down all the firewood we, realistic portrayal of how corrupt politicians deceive need”. Thus, one can rightly conclude that demanding, people in elections and what mediatory strategies they money to vote for a particular person is not wrong., use to woo the voters and subvert the power of the, people‟s mandate in choosing a leader df their choice., Incidentally, the author also seems to question the very, basis of societal and ethical norms, socio-economic, conditions of the people, moral decadence, etc. The, corrupt and greedy political leader in the story is Marcus, **************, Ibe. He is the Chief Honourable Minister of Culture in the, outgoing government and is seeking re-election as a, candidate of the PAR Soon after becoming the minister,, Marcus had made use of his political status for his selfaggrandizement., In a period of five years, he had managed to amass a great, deal of wealth, power, status, and public adulation. He, had two long cars and had just built himself the biggest, house in those parts. To top it all, on the day of the, opening of his mansion, Marcus Ibe held a grand banquet, for the people of the village slaughtering five bulls and, countless goats. Thus, politics had made him richer., On the other hand, the status of the people remained the, same. They lived in abject poverty without even the basic, amenities like electricity and drinking water. Though they, had been watching how politics had brought wealth and, power to Marcus, it had not dawned on them that it was, the power of their vote which had given him all the, comforts. After the feasting was over, the villagers told, themselves that they had underrated the power of the, ballot paper before and should not do it again. His, election manager Roof was shrewd enough to understand, the change in the attitude of the people. Therefore, he, went to the whispering campaign armed with money and, successfully bought their vote paying four shillings each, to the leaders., The question that arises now, is, whether demanding, money to vote for a particular person is right? The author, seems to argue that as long as politicians in a democratic, 9, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , WHERE THERE IS A WHEEL, I. Answer the following questions in a word, a phrase,, or a sentence each:, 1. Name the person who wrote the famous cycling, song., OR, Name the Arivoli activist who wrote/penned the, famous cycling song., Ans: - Muthu Bhaskaran., 2. In which district of Tamil Nadu, according to P., Sainath, has cycling been a social movement?, OR, Where was cycling started as a social movement,, according to P. Sainath?, Ans: - Pudukkottai district in Tamil Nadu., 3. What is Fatima by profession?, Ans: - A secondary school teacher., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 10. When and why did Sheela Rani start the cycling, movement?, Ans: - In 1991, Sheela Rani Chunkath started the cycling, movement in the Pudukkottai district with the intention of, training female literacy activists so that literacy would, reach women in the interior., 11. What did Sheela Rani add as a part of the literacy, drive?, Ans: - Sheela Rani added „mobility‟ as a part of the, literacy drive., 12. Why did Sheela Rani include mobility as a part of, the literacy drive?, Ans: - Since lack of mobility among women played a big, role in undermining their confidence, Sheela Rani, included mobility as a part of the literacy drive., 13. In which year and on what occasion was the allwomen’s cycle rally held?, Ans: - The all-women‟s cycle rally was held on, International Women‟s Day in 1992., , 4. What is the literacy movement of Pudukkottai, called?, 14. Who is the owner of Ram Cycles?, Ans: - Arivoli Iyakkam., Ans: - S. Kannakarajan., 5. What does Arivoli Iyakkam mean?, Ans: - Light of Knowledge movement., , 15. Who was the male Arivoli activist who encouraged, the cycling movement?, Ans: - Muthu Bhaskaran was the male Arivoli activist, who encouraged the cycling movement., , 6. What is Arivoli Iyakkam mentioned in ‘Where, There is a Wheel’?, Ans: - Arivoli Iyakkam, which means, Light of 16. Who trains women in cycling in Kudimianmalai?, Knowledge movement, is the literacy movement of, OR, Pudukkottai., Name the quarry worker and Arivoli volunteer who, trains other women., 7. Name one of the pioneers of the cycling movement, OR, in Pudukkottai., Name one of the women who has trained young women, Ans: - N. Kannammal, the Arivoli central coordinator., from their community in the art of cycling., Ans: - Manormani., 8. Who is the central coordinator of Arivoli?, OR, 17. Who is Manormani?, Who was the central coordinator of the cycling Ans: - A quarry worker and an Arivoli volunteer., movement in ‘Where There is a Wheel’?, Ans: - N. Kannammal., 18. Name the quarry worker and Arivoli volunteer, who trains other women to learn cycling., Ans: - Manormani is the quarry worker and Arivoli, 9. Who was the brain behind the cycling movement?, volunteer who trains other women to learn cycling., OR, Who is Sheela Rani Chunkath?, OR, 19. Which movement helped the ‘neo-literates’ to, Whose brainchild is the cycling movement, according become ‘neo-cyclists’?, Ans: - The literacy movement helped the „neo-literates‟ to, to P. Sainath?, Ans: - Sheela Rani Chunkath, a former district collector, become „neo-cyclists‟., was the brain behind the cycling movement., 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 20. Name the organization that sanctioned fifty Ans: - As stated in „Where There is a Wheel‟, tens and, thousands of neo-literate rural women in the Pudukkottai, mopeds for Arivoli women activists., Ans: - The UNICEF sanctioned fifty mopeds for Arivoli district took to „cycling‟ as a social movement., women activists., 30. What, according to the speaker, has brought a, 21. What is the chosen medium for the rural women of change in the lifestyle of the women of Pudukkottai?, Ans: - According to the speaker, learning to ride a bicycle, Pudukkottai?, Ans: - Cycling is the chosen medium for the rural women has brought a change in the lifestyle of the women of, of Pudukkottai., Pudukkottai., 22. Why did some women prefer to buy gents’ cycles?, Ans: - Some women preferred to buy gents‟ cycles, because there was not only a shortage of ladies‟ cycles,, but they could also seat a child on the additional bar., , 31. In which official position was Sheela Rani, Chunkath, according to P. Sainath?, Ans: - According to Sainath, Sheela Chunkath was then, the district collector., , 23. Name the male Arivoli activist who wrote the, famous cycling song., Ans: - Muthu Bhaskaran, a male Arivoli activist, wrote, the famous cycling song., , 32. Who was S. Kanakarajan mentioned in ‘Where, There Is A Wheel’?, Ans: - As mentioned in „Where There is a Wheel‟, S., Kanakarajan was the owner of Ram Cycles, a shop in, Pudukkottai which sold bicycles., , 24. What had stunned the inhabitant’s of Pudukkottai, on International Women’s Day?, Ans: - The all-women‟s cycle rally in which 1500 female, cyclists participated, had stunned the inhabitants of, Pudukkottai on International Women‟s Day., , 33. Mention one of the reasons for women buying, gents’ cycles, according to P. Sainath., Ans: - According to P. Sainath, a shortage of „ladies‟, cycles was one of the reasons for women buying „Gents‟, cycles., , 25. Which vehicle is called ‘humble’ in ‘Where There, is a Wheel’?, Ans: - The writer calls the bicycle a humble vehicle., , 34. What led to a shortage of ladies’ cycles in, Pudukkottai, according to P. Sainath?, Ans: - According to P. Sainath, „cycling‟ became a social, 26. What is meant by ‘neo-cyclists’ mentioned in movement for the rural women in Pudukkottai district., The district‟s literacy activists learned cycling. Then,, ‘Where There Is A Wheel’?, Ans: - The term „neo-cyclists‟ in the lesson „Where There every one of the neo-literates became a neo-cyclist. This, is a Wheel‟, refers to all those rural women in the encouraged „everywoman‟ in the district to learn cycling., Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu, who have taken to Consequently, all the „ladies‟ cycles stocked in the market, bicycling as a symbol of independence, freedom, and got sold resulting in a shortage of „ladies‟ cycles., mobility., 35. Where did the rural women display their new, 27. Name one of the three women who trained other cycling skills, according to P. Sainath?, Ans: - According to P. Sainath, the rural women displayed, women in cycling in ‘Where There Is A Wheel’., Ans: - Jameela is one of the three women who trained their new cycling skills in an all women‟s cycle rally held, other women in cycling, in the lesson „Where There is a in Pudukkottai on International Women‟s Day in 1992., Wheel‟., 36. What did banks provide the women of Pudukkottai, 28. Who has benefited the most by cycling, according with, according to P. Sainath?, Ans: - According to P. Sainath, banks provided loans to, to P. Sainath?, Ans: - According to P. Sainath, the neo-literate rural the women of Pudukkottai for buying bicycles., women in the Pudukkottai district have been benefited, the most by cycling., 37. What, according to P. Sainath, played a big role in, undermining women’s confidence?, 29. Who took to ‘cycling’ as a social movement in Ans: - According to P. Sainath, lack of mobility among, women played a big role in undermining their confidence., ‘Where There Is A Wheel’?, , 2, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 38. Who gave social sanction to cycling in ‘Where produce in nearby villages, they had to carry their produce, to the bus stop with the help of their menfolk., there is a Wheel’?, Ans: - According to P. Sainath, it was the Arivoli that, gave social sanction to cycling., Secondly, they had to come back within a fixed time to, tend to little kids at home and to store or fetch water from, II. Answer the following questions in a paragraph of remote places. Naturally, though they were capable of, doing all these duties on their own, their „immobility‟, 80-100 words each:, created a big hurdle. They had to walk long distances to, 1. Bring out the nature of freedom gained in fetch water and sell their produce. After learning cycling,, such women became free and independent. This gave, Pudukkottai with the introduction of the cycle., Ans: - The introduction of cycling has brought freedom, them a lot of confidence. Moreover, the ability to ride a, mobility, and independence to more than 100000 rural bicycle gave them a lot of self-respect., women in the Pudukkottai district. There were quite a, few rural women who used to go by bus to sell their 3. Why does P. Sainath say that visiting an Arivoli, agricultural products within a group of villages. Now, cycling training camp is an unusual experience?, these women have learnt cycling can go to such places on Ans: - Sainath, the writer, says that visiting an Arivoli, cycle, and cut down on time, and also cover a larger area. „cycling training camp‟ is an unusual experience because, one day when he went to Kilakuruchi village to see the, Secondly, these women needed the help of menfolk to camp he was amazed to see all the prospective learners, reach even the bus stop. Moreover, they had to rush back turned out in their Sunday best. The writer tells us that one, early to tend to the children and perform other chores like cannot help being struck by the sheer passion of the profetching water. With the introduction of cycling, they cycling movement. There was a look of determination on, have become mobile and independent. They have a lot of their faces., freedom to plan they‟re occupational as well as their, domestic duties and enjoy leisure too., 4. What role did Sheela Rani play in the cycling, movement?, 2. How has the cycle transformed the lives of many, OR, women in Pudukkottai?, How did Sheela Rani promote the cycling movement?, Ans: - Sheela Rani Chunkath was the district collector of, OR, Comment on how cycling reduced women’s Pudukkottai. In 1991 as a part of the female literacy drive,, dependence on men with reference to Sainath’s essay. she wanted to train female literacy activists so that literacy, would reach women in the interior. She had realized that, OR, What benefits, according to P. Sainath, has cycling the lack of mobility among women played a big role in, undermining their confidence. Therefore, she included, brought into the lives of rural women?, „mobility‟ as a part of the literacy drive., OR, How has a bicycle brought a total change in the lives, Naturally, literacy activists learned cycling first. This, of rural women?, inspired the neo-literates also to learn cycling. This, in, OR, How did cycling transform the lives of women in the turn, inspired every woman in the village to learn cycling., Pudukkottai district and help them change with the The literates, having become neo-cyclists, encouraged, every woman in the district to learn cycling, by organizing, times?, Ans: - The introduction of cycling in the Pudukkottai „cycle training camps‟. Thus, Sheela Rani Chunkath, district has brought about a tremendous change in the became instrumental in „cycling‟ becoming a social, lives of rural women. Cycling has offered a way out of movement in the Pudukkottai district., enforced routines around male- imposed barriers. The, rural women, in particular, have gained a great deal of 5. How does the author show that cycling is linked to, confidence on account of their learning cycling. Earlier, the literacy movement in the district?, they used to be burdened with economic as well as social, OR, or familial obligations. Many young mothers had to help How did Sheela Rani Chunkath empower the women, the menfolk in earning the family income as well as do of Pudukkottai by including cycling in the literacy, domestic chores like tending to children and fetching drive?, water from remote places. Even to sell their agricultural, Ans: - Sheela Rani Chunkath was the district collector of, Pudukkottai in 1991. As a part of the female literacy drive,, 3, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , she wanted to train female literacy activists so that, literacy would reach women in the interior. She had, realized that the lack of mobility among women played a, big role in undermining their confidence. Therefore, she, included „mobility‟ as a part of the literacy drive., Naturally, literacy activists learned cycling first. This, inspired the neo-literates also to learn cycling. This, in, turn, inspired every woman in the village to learn cycling., The literates, having become neo-cyclists, encouraged, every woman in the district to learn cycling by organizing, „cycle training camps‟. Thus, cycling came to be linked to, the literacy movement in Pudukkottai., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 8. Why was there a shortage of ladies’ cycles in the, district of Pudukkottai? How was the problem, overcome?, OR, How did the women react to the shortage of ladies’, cycles?, OR, Why was there a shortage of ladies’ cycles in, Pudukkottai? How did the women react to it?, Ans: - Once the idea of learning cycling as a sign of, women‟s emancipation caught on among the womenfolk, of Pudukkottai, there was a huge demand for „ladies‟, cycles. Once the stocks of ladies cycles got exhausted, there was a shortage of „ladies‟ cycles. Consequently,, women did not hesitate to buy „gents‟ cycles as well. In, fact, some women even preferred „gents‟ cycles because, the gent‟s cycles have an additional bar from the seat to, the handle. That way the women realized that they could, seat a child on the bar. Consequently, the shortage of, ladies cycles was solved by going in for gents cycles., , 6. What are the economic implications of cycling?, OR, Discuss how cycling has had definite economic, implications on women’s status., Ans: - Cycling brought many benefits to rural women in, Pudukkottai. Besides instilling a lot of confidence in rural, women, it also helped them economically. A large section, of the rural womenfolk were small producers who used to 9. How has cycling inculcated a sense of self-respect in, wait for buses to carry their produce to sell in other the women of Pudukkottai?, villages., Ans: - The writer says that it would be very wrong to, emphasize only the economic aspect of learning cycling., Even to carry their produce to the bus stop they had to He says that learning cycling brings a sense of self-respect, depend on fathers, brothers, husbands or sons., to the individual. He quotes the opinion of Fatima, a, Once these women learned cycling, they became mobile secondary school teacher. She opines that learning cycling, and independent. Learning cycling enabled them to visit a is not economic in her case at all. She cannot afford a, number of villages and sell their produce. Secondly, after bicycle, yet she hires one every evening just to feel the, learning cycling they were able to combine different tasks goodness, that independence. What she means to say is,, with nonchalance. Consequently, one can see many a when a woman learns to ride a bicycle, she enjoys a sense, young mother riding a cycle with a child on the bar and of achievement., the produce on the carrier. She could also be seen, carrying two or three pots of water hung across the back Women do not need to depend on their husbands to help, and cycling towards work or home., them physically in carrying their produce to the market., Secondly, nothing can bind them to their homes. They go, 7. How has cycling swept across the district of out, fetch water and provisions, and come back home to, attend to their domestic duties and responsibilities at the, Pudukkottai?, Ans: - It is not an exaggeration to say that cycling has right time. This way they enjoy a lot of freedom. It is this, swept across the district of Pudukkottai. It is not feeling that gives women a sense of self-respect., surprising to see even rural agricultural workers riding a, bicycle carrying water, their products, and also their III. Answer the following questions in about 200 words, children on the bicycle. In fact, cycle-riding women have each:, become ubiquitous in the Pudukkottai district., 1. How has cycling become a metaphor for freedom in, Apart from women agricultural workers, quarry Pudukkottai?, labourers, and village health nurses have also taken to, OR, cycling. Joining the rush are balwadi and Anganwadi How does the speaker highlight the freedom and, workers, gem cutters and school teachers, and also grama empowerment accomplished due to cycling?, services and mid-day meal workers as well., OR, In what different ways does the bicycle help rural, women in ‘Where There Is A Wheel’?, 4, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , Ans: - The idea of empowering women giving them, „mobility‟ came from Sheela Rani Chunkath, the District, Collector of Pudukkottai in 1991. She included „mobility‟, as a part of the literacy drive so as to facilitate female, literacy activists to reach rural women in the interior., Once the literacy activists learned cycling, they taught the, neo-literates cycling. Once the neo-literates learned, cycling, every other woman in the district volunteered to, learn cycling. Later, the Arivoli activists organized a, „Cycling Training Camp‟ and created „Master trainers‟, who in turn conducted several cycling training camps., This way, in a short period of time, over 100,000 rural, women in the Pudukkottai district learned cycling., The author opines that „cycling‟ gave these women, freedom, mobility, and independence. Consequently,, these women stopped depending on the menfolk to, transport their agricultural produce to bus stops. They, themselves carried the produce and sold them in the, neighbouring villages and this way covered a larger area., Secondly, they also took care of the young ones at home, and completed household chores in time as a result of the, proper utilization of time. They could also fetch water, from far off places and cart provisions on their bicycle., Thus, „cycling‟ empowered rural women in many ways., Furthermore, the ability to carry on all the duties and, responsibilities on their own gave the women a sense of, achievement and self-respect. Thus, the author who, witnessed this silent revolution concludes that the humble, vehicle – the bicycle – has become a metaphor for, freedom, in Pudukkottai., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , way out of enforced routines around male-imposed, barriers., The rural women, in particular, have gained a great deal of, confidence on account of their learning cycling. Earlier,, they used to be burdened with economic as well as social, or familial obligations. Many young mothers had to help, the menfolk in earning the family income as well as do, domestic chores like tending to children and fetching, water from remote places. Even to sell their agricultural, produce in nearby villages, they had to carry their produce, to the bus stop with the help of their menfolk., Secondly, they had to come back within a fixed time to, tend to little kids at home and to store or fetch water from, remote places. Naturally, though they were capable of, doing all these duties on their own, their „immobility‟, created a big hurdle. They had to walk long distances to, fetch water and sell their produce. After learning cycling,, such women became free and independent. This gave, them a lot of confidence. Moreover, the ability to ride a, bicycle gave them a lot of self-respect., Apart from women agricultural workers, quarry labourers,, and village health nurses have also taken to cycling., Joining the rush are balwadi and Anganwadi workers, gem, cutters, school teachers, grama services, and mid-day meal, workers as well., , It would be very wrong to emphasize only the economic, aspect of learning cycling. Learning cycling brings a sense, of self-respect to the individual. The writer quotes the, 2. How does the essay ‘Where There is a Wheel’speak opinion of Fatima, a secondary school teacher. She opines, that learning cycling is not economic in her case at all. She, about women and empowerment?, cannot afford a bicycle, yet she hires one every evening, OR, How is ‘wheel’ symbolic of a change in ‘Where there just to feel the goodness, that independence. What she, means to say is, when a woman learns to ride a bicycle,, is a wheel’?, she enjoys a sense of achievement. She feels that she does, OR, A humble vehicle can be a tool for women’s not need to depend on her husband to help her physically, in carrying her produce to the market., empowerment. Discuss., OR, A humble vehicle can work wonders in empowering Secondly, nothing can bind her to her home. She becomes, rural women. Explain with reference to ‘Where There mobile. She goes out, fetches water and provisions, and, comes back home to attend to her domestic duties and, Is A Wheel’., Ans: - In this essay titled „Where There is a Wheel‟, responsibilities at the right time. This way she enjoys a lot, Sainath reports how learning to ride a bicycle became a of freedom. It is this feeling that gives a woman a sense of, social movement and eventually became a symbol of self-respect., women empowerment in the Pudukkottai district of, Tamilnadu. Here, the „wheel‟ of the cycle has become a 3. Justify the statement ‘Wheel brings progresses with, symbol for the empowerment of women. The reference to ‘Where There is a Wheel’., introduction of cycling has brought about tremendous Ans: - In „Where there is a Wheel‟, P. Sainath, the writer,, change in the lives of rural women. Cycling has offered a refers to the „wheel‟ of the bicycle to document the, spectacular progress achieved by rural women in the, 5, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , Pudukkottai district of Tamilnadu. The title symbolically, conveys the „progress‟ achieved by rural women over a, period of one and a half years. „Wheel‟ is a commonly, accepted symbol for progress or movement or mobility., „Wheel‟ also means continuous progress or movement., While stagnation indicates decay and deterioration,, mobility indicates dynamism., The writer remarks that “people find curious ways of, hitting out at their backwardness, of expressing defiance,, a hammering at the fetters that hold them”. All these, phrases make a reference to how the rural women of, Pudukkottai district defied the challenge of the male, bastion and broke the fetters that chained them to the, confines of their homes by learning to ride a bicycle., These rural women, which included agricultural workers,, quarry labourers, village health nurses, ballad is and, anganwadis, gem cutters, school teachers, mid-day meal, workers, and gram sevikas, had to depend on the male, persons at-home – brother, husband, father – to go to the, market to sell their produce and to go to their workplaces, in addition to doing household chores like carrying water, from the village well, cooking, taking care of infants and, washing clothes and utensils., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , The literates, having become neo-cyclists, encouraged, every woman in the district to learn cycling, by organizing, „cycle training camps‟. Thus, Sheela Rani Chunkath, became instrumental in „cycling‟ becoming a social, movement in the Pudukkottai district., Cycling brought many benefits to rural women in, Pudukkottai. Besides instilling a lot of confidence in rural, women, it also helped them economically. A large section, of the rural womenfolk were small producers who used to, wait for buses to carry their produce to sell in other, villages. Even to carry their produce to the bus stop they, had to depend on fathers, brothers, husbands, or sons., Once these women learned cycling, they became mobile, and independent. Learning cycling enabled them to visit, the number of villages and sell their produce. Secondly,, after learning cycling they were able to combine different, tasks with nonchalance., Consequently, one can see many a young mother riding a, cycle with a child on the bar and the produce on the, carrier. She could also be seen carrying two or three pots, of water hung across the back and cycling towards work or, home. Besides helping the women economically, cycling, brought a sense of self-respect to them. He quotes the, opinion of Fatima, a secondary school teacher., , Today, women can be seen doing many tasks on their, bicycles. They can be seen carrying water from the well, along with their small kids sitting on the bar of their cycle She opines that learning cycling is not economic in her, in the front. Many of them bicycle their way to villages to case at all. She cannot afford a bicycle, yet she hires one, sell agricultural products or to work in the quarries., every evening just to feel the goodness, that independence., What she means to say is, when a woman learns to ride a, 4. People find curious ways of hitting out at their bicycle, she enjoys a sense of achievement. Women do not, backwardness. How is this brought out in ‘Where need to depend on their husbands to help them physically, in carrying their produce to the market. Secondly, nothing, There Is A Wheel’?, Ans: - P. Sainath, in his essay „Where There is a Wheel‟, can bind them to their homes. They go out, fetch water, remarks that “people find curious ways of hitting out at and provisions, and come back home to attend to their, their backwardness, of expressing defiance, a hammering domestic duties and responsibilities at the right time. This, at the fetters that hold them”. All these phrases make a way they enjoy a lot of freedom. It is this feeling that, reference to how the rural women of Pudukkottai district gives women a sense of self-respect., defied the challenge of the male bastion and broke the, fetters that chained them to the confines of their homes, by learning to ride a bicycle., Sheela Rani Chunkath was the district collector of, Pudukkottai. In 1991 as a part of the female literacy, drive, she wanted to train female literacy activists so that, literacy would reach women in the interior. She had, realized that the lack of mobility among women played a, big role in undermining their confidence. Therefore, she, included „mobility‟ as a part of the literacy drive., Naturally, literacy activists learned cycling first. This, inspired the neo-literates also to learn cycling. This, in, turn, inspired every woman in the village to learn cycling., 6, , **************, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , READING COMPREHENSION, I. Read the following passage and answer the, questions set on it., Over a hundred years ago, the carrying of mail was a, hazardous venture; and the mail runner or „hirkara‟ as he, was called, had to be armed with a sword or spear. That, was before railways and air services made the delivery of, mail a routine affair. Though the first public postal, service was introduced in India by Warren Hastings in, 1774, the kings and emperors of India had always, maintained their own personal postal system. Their rule, was effective partly due to excellent means of, communication by which dispatches were passed on from, hand to hand either by runners or horsemen. When Ibn, Batuta was travelling in India, in the middle of the 14th, century, he found an organised system of couriers, established throughout the country by Mohammed Bin, Tughlak., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , (g) Which word in the passage means „new ideas or, techniques‟?, (h) As the courier approaches the nearest foot-courier near, an inhabited village/city he, (i) shouts out loudly., (ii) shakes the whip., (iii) whistles and sings., (i), Kings, and, emperors, would, successfully, (communication/communicate) with each other through, couriers., (j) When was the Post Master General appointed?, Answers:, , (a) The mail runner was called „Hirkara., (b) Warren Hastings introduced the first postal service in, India., (c) The kings and emperors preferred their dispatches to, be passed on from hand to hand either by runners or, horsemen., (d) Ibn Batuta travelled in India in the middle of the 14th, “There is a foot courier at a distance of every mile”, century., wrote Ibn Batuta, “and at every three miles there is an (e) Mohammed Bin Tughlaq established an organised, inhabited village, and outside it three sentry boxes, where system of couriers., the couriers sit. In the hands of each is a whip about two (f) The couriers sit in three sentry boxes outside every, cubits long, and upon the head of this are small bells. inhabited village., Whenever one of the couriers leaves any city, he takes his (g) Innovations., dispatches in one hand and the whip, which he keeps (h) – (ii) shakes the whip., constantly shaking, in the other. In this manner he (i) Communicate., proceeds to the nearest foot-courier and as he approaches, (j) The Post Master General was appointed during the, shakes his whip, upon this comes another man who takes administration of Warren Hastings., the dispatches and proceeds to the next. It is for this, reason that the Sultan receives his dispatches in so short a II. Read the following passage and answer the, time.” This system was of course established for the questions set on it., convenience of the Emperor and was continued with, various innovations by successive Moghul emperors in A ten-year-old boy saw a flying bird and shot it down. He, the 18th century. The East India Company established a ran and picked it up. The bird looked like a house sparrow,, postal system of its own to facilitate the conveyance of but it had a yellow patch on the throat. The child had not, letters between different offices; but it was only during seen such spots before. The puzzled boy took the sparrow, Warren Hastings‟ administration that a Post Master to his uncle Amiruddeen and asked him what kind of bird, General was appointed and the general public could avail it was. His uncle was not able to satisfy his curiosity. He, of the service, paying a fee on their letter., took the boy to the office of Bombay Natural History, Society and introduced him to W.S. Millard, the Honorary, Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a Secretary of the Society., sentence each., Millard was surprised to find such a young boy keen to, (a) What was the mail runner called as?, know about the bird. He took him around the room and, (b) Who introduced the first postal service in India?, showed him many stuffed birds., (c) Whom did the kings and emperors prefer to deliver, their dispatches?, The child became more curious about birds. Thereafter,, (d) When did Ibn Batuta travel in India?, the boy started coming to his office frequently to learn, (e) What did Mohammed Bin Tughlak establish?, about identifying and preserving birds. The boy was Salim, (f) Where do the couriers sit?, Moizuddin Abdul Ali, later known as Salim Ali, the bird, 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , watcher. Salim Ali was born on November 12,1896. He, did a course in Zoology and was appointed a guide at the, museum of Bombay Natural History Society. During the, course of this work he became more and more eager to, study the living conditions of the birds. With this aim he, went to Germany. After one year, he returned to India. In, his absence, his post in the museum had been abolished, for lack of funds., He would sit under the trees throughout the day and write, in his note book about the activities of the weaver bird. In, 1930 he published a research paper on the nature and the, activities of the weaver bird. The published papers, brought him fame and recognition in the fields of, Ornithology. After this, he travelled to various places to, study about birds and wrote a book titled „The Book of, Indian Birds‟ which was published in 1941. The book, gave information about 538 species of Indian birds., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , (d) W. S. Millard was the Honorary Secretary of the, Bombay Natural History Society., (e) Salim was appointed as guide at the museum of, Bombay Natural History Society., (f) Salim had been to Germany for one year., (g) Protection., (h) The Book of Indian Birds., (i) Ornithology., (j) Padma Vibhushan was conferred on Salim Ali by the, Government of India., III. Read the following passage and answer the, questions set on it., A remarkable story of personal survival ever published, was that of an American Corps pilot named Lieutenant, Colonel William Rankin. It was on 26th July, 1959, that, colonel Rankin was flying at an altitude of 47,000 feet, over South Carolina, when the red fire-warning light, flashed on in the cock pit of his crusader jet fighter plane., At the same time he felt jerking and shaking. After, communication with a companion aircraft on his radio,, Colonel Rankin decided to make an emergency exit from, his falling plane by using the ejection seat., , Because of his deep knowledge about birds, people, started calling him the moving encyclopaedia of birds. He, worked not only in the study of birds but also in the field, of protection of nature. He was given an International, award of Rs. 5,00,000 which he donated to the Bombay, Natural History Society. In 1983, he was awarded the, Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India., It is all the more of interest and essential to point out that, up to that moment, nobody had ever ejected from a plane, When this ninety-year-old ornithologist died oh 20 June flying at 500 miles per hour and at such an altitude., 1987, the birds lost their godfather and friend., Outside the protection of his pressurised cockpit, the pilot, had to face an air temperature of 70 degrees below zero,, Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a and a low atmospheric pressure which was liable to make, his blood boil especially when he was wearing only flying, sentence each., suit, helmet, gloves and ordinary footwear. His parachute, (a) Which bird had the boy shot down?, was designed to open automatically at 10,000 feet but as, (b) What difference did the boy see about the bird?, he glanced below, the colonel saw to his horror that he, (c) Name the boy‟s uncle., was falling straight into the centre of a huge, black thunder, (d) Who was W.S. Millard?, cloud. Powerless to do anything he gritted his teeth and, (e) Where was Salim appointed as a guide?, awaited the sudden jerk of his opening parachute. As its, (f) How long had Salim been in Germany?, reassuring canopy blossomed out above him, he felt, (g) Salim was famous for his role in the another tremendous blast as the terrible forces of wind and, (protecting/protection) of nature., hail inside the thunder cloud battered his body., (h) Mention the title of the book written by Salim., (i) Pick out and write the word which means „Study of Instead of descending at a normal rate of about 1,000 feet, Birds‟ in the passage., per minute, a powerful up current of air sent him up, until, (j) Which award was conferred on Salim Ali by the he was floating on the clouds which enclosed him from all, Government of India?, directions. Suddenly there was thunder and lightning. The, next instant, he would again be flying upwards until his, shoulders ached with the drag. Every second he feared his, Answers:, parachute would tear into pieces., (a) The boy had shot down a flying bird with a yellow, patch on the throat which looked like a house sparrow., After tearing winds and crashing sounds, the Colonel, (b) The bird had a yellow patch on the throat., gradually felt the turbulence lessening. Then, at last he, (c) Amiruddeen., caught a glimpse of green field below him. He had finally, 2, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , emerged from the giant thunder cloud which had held (j) – (ii) to be cold., him prisoner for over half an hour. In fact, his descent,, which would normally have lasted ten minutes, had taken IV. Read the following passage and answer the, forty minutes., questions set on it., George Bernard Shaw, one of the greatest playwrights of, all time, was born in Dublin on 26th July, 1856. As a, young man he was terribly shy and to hide his shyness he, (a) When did the incident mentioned in the passage take developed a very gruff manner and voice which some, place?, people mistook as rudeness. However, his close friends, (b) Where was Colonel Rankin flying over at the time of understood him better as he was the very essence of, the accident?, kindness to those whom he loved and associated with., (c) What warned Rankin about the calamity?, (d) Mention any one of the problems faced by him when At the early age of fourteen, he obtained employment as a, he ejected out of the cockpit., junior clerk and though he was quite good at his work, he, (e) Where did the colonel land straight into?, hated it. So he quit his job and went to London in search, (f) What battered his body inside the thunder cloud?, of other employment. Before long a newspaper office, (g) Add suffix to the word „power‟ to make its antonym. hired him and he took up employment as critic of books,, (h) He caught a glimpse of green field below. Here the music and plays. His duty was to attend the various plays, word „glimpse‟ means, staged and give his opinion on them for publication. It was, (i) caught sight of, then that he decided to write his own plays. The plays he, (ii) couldn‟t see anything, wrote and produced were a tremendous success. In no time, (iii) saw far of fire., he became world famous as a playwright. Many film, (i) How long was Rankin enclosed in the thunder cloud? companies approached him to use his plays for making, (j) The Colonel „gritted his teeth‟. The idiomatic movies, but he never liked the idea and turned them down., expression means, Finally, he consented to allow his play „Pygmalion‟ to be, (i) to be afraid, made into a film. This play depicts the story of a little, (ii) to be cold, flower girl, T chneb‟-Dy an‟Lnghsn professor to speak, (iii) to be angry., proper “English. In fact, the professor succeeded in, transforming her from an uneducated flower girl into a, refined lady. Years later, this play was made into a, Answers:, musical hit – the legendary, „My Fair Lady‟. And it, (a) The incident mentioned in the passage took place on became a worldwide success. Shaw used the huge money, 26 July 1959., earned from this, to worthy causes, such as the, (b) At the time of the accident, Colonel Rankin was enlargement of National Gallery of Ireland, the Royal, flying at an altitude of 47,000 feet over South Carolina. Academy of Dramatic Art and the British museum. The, (c) The red fire-warning light flashed on in the cockpit of film „My Fair Lady‟ is about how complicated English, Colonel Rankin‟s crusader jet fighter plane which warned language is and the difficulties faced by Eliza, the flower, him about the calamity., girl, to learn and master this language., (d) When the pilot ejected out of the protection of his, pressurised cockpit, he had to face an air temperature of He lived long enough to see people all over the world, 70 degrees below zero, and a low atmospheric pressure enjoy his plays. He died at the ripe old age of ninety-four., which was liable to make his blood boil especially when, he was wearing only flying suit, helmet, gloves and Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a sentence, ordinary footwear., each., (e) The colonel landed straight into the centre of a huge,, black thunder cloud., (a) How did Bernard Shaw try to hide his shyness?, (f) The terrible forces of wind and hail inside the thunder (b) How old was Bernard Shaw when he took up his first, cloud battered the colonel‟s body., job?, (g) Powerless., (c) Where did Bernard Shaw go after quitting his job?, (h) – (i) caught sight of, (d) Which of his plays was made into a film first?, (i) Colonel Rankin was enclosed in the thunder cloud for (e) Name the little flower girl who appears in the musical, over half an hour., hit „My Fair Lady‟., Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a, sentence each., , 3, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , (f) Add suitable prefix to the word „educated‟ to form its, antonym., (g) Mention any one of the causes to which Shaw, contributed the money earned by him., (h) Who trained the flower girl to become a refined lady?, (i) How old was Shaw when he died?, (j), English, language, is, full, of, (complication/complications)., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Apart from the great Sphinx of Giza, there are many other, Sphinxes in Egypt. Their heads represent different kings., In ancient Egypt, kings were considered to be descendants, of the Sun God called Rio. When a king died, he himself, was supposed to become the Sun God. Kings were also, believed to have the strength of various beasts. So the, Egyptians sculpted their Gods and kings in the shape of, half human and half beast., , There is another Sphinx with a female face. It is made, after the queen of Hatshepsut, who had seized the throne, (a) To hide his shyness, Bernard Shaw developed a very and ruled the country. This Sphinx has a beard which, gruff manner and voice which some people mistook for represents queen Hatshepsut‟s masculine powers., rudeness., (b) Bernard Shaw was fourteen years old when he took Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a sentence, up his first job., each., (c) Bernard Shaw went to London after quitting his job., (d) „Pygmalion‟ was the first of his plays to be made into (a) Where can one come across the Sphinx?, a film., (b) What expression is seen on the face of Sphinx of Giza?, (e) Eliza., (c) Which leftover rock was used to carve the Sphinx?, (f) Uneducated., (d) Whose face does the Sphinx of Giza resemble?, (g) Enlargement of the National Gallery of Ireland., (e) Name the Sun God of Egypt mentioned in the passage., (h) An English professor trained the flower girl to (f) Add suitable prefix to the word „Popular‟ to make its, become a refined lady., antonym., (i) Shaw was ninety-four years old when he died., (g) Whose face does the Sphinx with female face, (j) Complications., resemble?, (h) The Egyptians………….(believe/belief) that Sphinxes, V. Read the following passage and answer the have mystical powers., (i) Why is there a beard on the face of the female Sphinx?, questions set on it., (j) In what form were the Gods and kings in Egypt, If you visit the three pyramids of Giza, you will be sculptured?, surprised to see a colossal statue of a beast with a man‟s, head and a lion‟s body. This is the great Sphinx that sits Answers:, in the desert of Egypt, about 12 kms from Cairo. The, statue has mysterious eyes and an enigmatic expression. (a) One can come across the Sphinx in the desert of, It gazes over the desert with a kind of mystical Egypt, about 12 kms. from Cairo., superiority. It is one of the most historical monuments in (b) An enigmatic expression is seen on the face of the, the world., Sphinx of Giza., (c) The Sphinx was carved out of the hill rock leftover, The Sphinx was carved out of the hill rock leftover from from the building of the Great Pyramid., the building of the Great Pyramid. It is about 20 m in (d) The Sphinx of Giza resembles the face of Chephren,, height and 70 m in length. According to popular belief, it a king of the fourth dynasty., was made some 5000 years ago to resemble the face of (e) Rio., Chephren, a king of the fourth dynasty. It was built (f) Unpopular., during the reign of the Egyptian king Khafre., (g) The Sphinx with the female face resembles the queen, of Hatshepsut., Why was the Sphinx built? The Sphinx was a mystical (h) Believe., monster. The Greeks thought of it as having the head of a (i) The female Sphinx has a beard which represents, woman, and body of a lion with wings. The Egyptians queen Hatphepsut‟s masculine powers., thought of ft as a wingless lion with the head and breast (j) The Egyptians sculpted their Gods and kings in the, of a man. It was believed that the Sphinx would ward off shape of half-human and half-beast., all evils from the cemetery around the pyramids., Answers:, , 4, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , VI. Read the following passage and answer the (b) Who named him Confucius?, (c) For which government did he work as official?, questions set on it., (d) By whom were the provinces in China controlled?, Confucius was one of the greatest moral teachers and (e) What did he do after leaving Lu?, philosophers of China. He studied ancient Chinese (f) Mention any one of the elements of his teaching., writings with great devotion. These works taught him (g) How old was he when he started teaching?, new ideas about character development. His actual name (h) Add a prefix to the word „morality‟ to form its, was „Kung fu-tzu‟, the Catholic missionaries called him antonym., Confucius., (i) Confucius was very …….. (wise/wisdom) in his, thinking., Confucius was born in the state of Lu, now part of (j) Name the book written by his disciples about the, Shandong in China. His family belonged to the lowest sayings of Confucius., level of aristocracy. His parents died when he was still, young and he grew up in poverty. Later, he became an Answers:, official in the government of Lu, and was much, respected., (a) Confucius came from the state of Lu, now part of, Shandong in China., China, during those days, was ruled by an emperor with (b) The Catholic missionaries called him Confucius., very little powers. The provinces were controlled by (c) Confucius worked as an official in the government of, corrupt and greedy feudal lords. The people were poor Lu., and neglected. Confucius felt disgusted at this state of (d) The provinces in China were controlled by corrupt and, affairs and left Lu in 484 BC. He started preaching greedy feudal lords., whatever he had learnt from the ancient Chinese writings. (e) Confucius started preaching whatever he had learnt, Human behaviour, morality and politics were the main from the ancient Chinese writings after leaving Lu., elements of his teaching. At the age of twenty-two he (f) Human behaviour., started teaching how to lead a happy life. He said, „Don‟t (g) Confucius started teaching at the age of twenty-two., do to others what you would not wish them to do to you‟. (h) Immorality., He taught, „Thou shall love thy neighbour as thyself‟. He (i) Wise., was very modest and always said, „1 teach nothing new. I (j) „Lun Yu‟, only pass on the ancient wisdom‟., VII. Read the following passage and answer the, On returning to Lu, he also held some important positions questions set on it., in the local government of his province. When he was, made the Governor of a city, he cleared the state of Long before there were restaurants, there were taverns, robbers, reduced taxes, improved people‟s living where people gathered to talk, have something to drink, conditions and persuaded the ruling classes to lead and perhaps something to eat., charitable lives. According to one account, he was also, made a minister. He tried his best to improve the evils In London there was another kind of place that was also, ingrained in all branches of social life. But soon he the forerunner of the restaurant. This was the „Cook, realized that they were deep-rooted. So he resigned in Shop‟. The chief business of these Cook Shops was sale of, disgust at the age of 54., cooked meals on the premises and was somewhat like a, restaurant. There were Cook Shops in London as long, Confucius‟ own sayings were collected by his disciples back as the 12th Century., and written down much later, in the book „Lun Yu‟., Confucius died in 479 BC. The religion founded by him The first place where a meal was provided every day at a, is known as Confucianism. It includes ancestor worship, fixed place was the tavern in England. They often became, belief in supreme God and belief in Nature Spirit. Even „dining clubs‟ and these existed in the 15th Century. By, today it influences millions of lives., the middle of the 16th Century, many town people of all, classes had got into the habit of dining out in the taverns., Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a Most of the taverns offered a good meal for a shilling or, less, with wine and ale as extras. Many taverns became, sentence each., meeting places of the leading people of the day., (a) Which country did Confucius come from?, 5, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Shakespeare used to be a regular customer of the, Mermaid tavern in London., , (g) A man named Boulanger introduced the word, „restaurant‟ for the first time., (h) Irregular, About 1650, coffee-houses also sprang up in England. (i) b) Philadelphia, They served coffee and tea and chocolate, which were all (j) successful, new drinks at that time. Sometimes they served meals, too. In 1765, a man named Boulanger opened a place in VIII. Read the following passage and answer the, Paris which served meals and light refreshments, and he questions set on it., called his place a „restaurant‟. This was the first time this, word was used. It was a great success and many other Newspaper starts the day for many of us. To begin with,, places like it soon opened., the members of the newspaper staff make plans for the, contents of the next edition of the newspaper during their, In a short time, all over France, there were similar eating daily or weekly editorial meetings. They discuss upcoming, places called restaurants. But the word „restaurant‟ was news events and work out ideas for fresh stories. The, not used till the end of the 19th Century., editor then assigns stories for journalists and, photographers to work on and complete within the, In the United States, the first restaurant of which there are specified deadlines., records was the Blue Anchor Tavern in Philadelphia, which opened in 1683., Journalists then carry out research to gather all the facts, that relate to the story they have been assigned. Besides, Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a collecting information from books, magazines, other, newspapers and the „internet‟, journalists also conduct, sentence each., interviews with people involved in the issue., (a) Where did people gather to drink before restaurants, came into existence?, Photographers are allocated stories for which they need to, (b) What did the Cook Shops sell?, take photos that suit the style of the story. Sometimes, the, (c) When did dining places come into existence?, editor or journalist selects suitable photos from the, (d) Which tavern did Shakespeare often visit?, newspaper archives. The writing of the story begins when, (e) When did coffee-houses come into existence in the journalists have completed all their research. The, England?, journalists type out their stories or articles on the, (f) Pick out the word which means „identical‟ in the computer. They must ascertain that their facts are accurate,, passage and write it., and they must write in clear and concise style., (g) Who introduced the word „restaurant‟ for the first, time?, The journalist‟s story reaches the editor via newspaper‟s, (h) Use the appropriate prefix to the word „regular‟, to computer system and he or she decides whether the angle, form its antonym., of the story is correct and whether the story is, (i) Blue Anchor Tavern is in ………., newsworthy. Once the story is approved by the editor, it, (a) Paris. (b) Philadelphia. (c) France., goes to the copy desk. A copy editor checks the story for, (j) Restaurants became …………….. in the 20th Century, grammatical errors and misspellings, and makes the story, (successful/success), easier to read. The copy editor looks for “holes” or gaps in, the story that might leave readers with too many, unanswered questions and cause miscommunication. If the, Answers:, story or article is too long, it is edited down to the right, (a) Before restaurants came into existence, people size and also added is an eye-catching headline., gathered at taverns to drink., (b) Cook shops sold cooked meals., Editors also choose photos and decide on illustrations to, (c) Dining places came into existence in the 15th century. read with the story. Graphic artists are responsible for, (d) Shakespeare used to be a regular customer of the creating charts and illustrations that certain articles need., Mermaid tavern in London., (e) Coffee-houses came into existence in England in the The articles, photographs and advertisements are laid out, year 1650., on each page of the newspaper. Page layouts are done by, (f) Similar, computer using special software for designing pages., , 6, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , The finished layout of the newspaper is transferred, electronically from computers to the printing press. The, entire paper is printed, folded and put together. After, printing, the newspapers are bundled into groups, loaded, into trucks and sent out to be delivered., Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a, sentence each., (a) What starts the day for many of us?, (b) Who makes plans for the contents of the next edition?, (c) Mention any one of the sources from which a, journalist gathers facts related to the story., (d) Where are suitable photos selected sometimes to suit, the style of the story from?, (e) When does the writing of the story begin?, (f) Where is the approved story sent to?, (g) Add suitable prefix to the word „communication‟ to, form its antonym., (h) What decides the choice of the photos?, (i) What purpose is special software used for?, (j), A, newspaper, article, should, be, free, of…………………….. (grammar/grammatical) errors., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , In 1928 she achieved worldwide fame when she became, the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean as a passenger, on a plane piloted by Wilmer Stultz. Then in 1932 she, became the first woman and the second person to fly solo, non-stop across the Atlantic. Although she was by then the, undisputed queen of the air, Amelia wanted to achieve, more., In March 1937, she flew to Hawaii intending to circle the, globe with fellow pilot, Paul Mantz. Due to fire at take off,, the plane ground-looped. In June, she made her second, attempt at a roundthe-world flight, this time with Fred, Noonan as her navigator. At that time, she left behind, important communication and navigation instruments,, perhaps to make room for additional fuel for the long, flight. They departed Miami on June 1, and made it to, New Guinea in 21 days., , To begin the next leg of the trip, they departed New, Guinea for Howland Island on July 2, 1937. On Howland, Island a runway had been hastily built just for Amelia, because she needed a place to land and refuel. Only two, miles long and a half mile wide Howland Island sits in the, middle of the Pacific Ocean. It was such a tiny Island that, only the most highly skilled fliers could spot it from up in, Answers:, the air. Therefore, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC), (a) Newspaper starts the day for many of us., Itasca was designated to communicate with Amelia‟s, (b) The members of the newspaper staff make plans for plane and guide her to the Island. At dawn, the ship‟s, the contents of the next edition., boilers were belching out thick black clouds of smoke as, (c) Books., visual signal to Amelia‟s plane just in case it arrived early., (d) Suitable photos are sometimes selected from the Meanwhile the ship‟s radio stood ready to send and, newspaper archives or from photographers who are asked receive messages. Amelia and Noonan had little practical, to take photos for allocated stories to suit the style of the knowledge of the use of radio navigation and the crew at, story., Itasca weren‟t able to pick up the radio frequency Amelia, (e) The writing of the story begins when the journalists was broadcasting. After six hours of confusion, all contact, have completed all their research., was lost between Amelia and Itasca., (f) The approved story is sent to the copy desk., (g) Miscommunication., The U.S. navy led a massive search for Amelia and, (h) The editors choose the photos and decide on Noonan. Finally, President Roosevelt issued an order for, illustrations to read with the story., all search attempts to be terminated in 1937. No one, (i) The special software is used for designing the pages of knows for sure what happened to Amelia and Noonan., the newspaper., Some believe she was captured by enemies., (j) Grammatical., Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a sentence, IX. Read the following passage and answer the each., questions set on it., (a) What was Amelia‟s achievement that made her become, Amelia Earhart was a famous American aviation pioneer famous worldwide?, who set record after record during her flying carrier. She (b) Name the pilot who flew Amelia‟s plane across the, mysteriously disappeared while attempting a record Atlantic Ocean., breaking flight around the world., (c) When did Amelia fly with Paul Mantz to Hawaii?, (d) What did Amelia leave behind during her second, attempt at a round-the-world flight?, 7, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , (e) How long did the flight take to reach New Guinea?, (f) How wide is Howland island?, (g) Pick out the word from the passage that means „tool‟, or „device‟., (h) Mention the mode of visual signal that was planned in, case Amelia‟s plane arrived early., (i) Add a prefix to the word „disputed‟ to form its, antonym., (j) Who issued an order for terminating the search for, Amelia and Noonan?, Answers:, (a) Amelia achieved worldwide fame when she became, the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean as a, passenger on a plane., (b) The pilot who flew Amelia‟s plane across the Atlantic, Ocean was Wilmer Stultz., (c) Amelia flew with Paul Mantz to Hawaii in March, 1937., (d) During her second attempt at a round-the-world flight,, Amelia left behind important communication and, navigation instruments, perhaps to make room for, additional fuel for the flight., (e) The flight took 21 days to reach New Guinea., (f) Howland island was only two miles long and half a, mile wide., (g) Instrument., (h) At dawn, the ship‟s boilers were belching out thick, black clouds of smoke as visual signals to Amelia‟s plane, just in case it arrived early., (i) Undisputed., (j) President Roosevelt issued an order for terminating the, search for Amelia and Noonan., X. Read the following passage and answer the, questions set on it., The story of the domestic cat‟s relationship with humans, is an interesting tale. The cat has been the object of, adoration, reverence, hatred and even persecution by, humans throughout time., Cats were first domesticated by the ancient Egyptians as, early as 3000 BC. African wild cats started preying upon, the mice and rats that filled the Egyptian grain stores and, it didn‟t take long for the Egyptians to become, appreciative of the cats‟ help in eliminating the rodent, population. Killing a cat, even when accidental, was, punishable by death. Egyptians shaved away their eyebrows as a symbol of grief when their pet passed away;, they would even mummify the cat and bury it in a special, cemetery, with supplies of mummified rats for the, 8, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , afterlife. From Egypt, cats spread to other parts of the, world. They were a great success in the East, where they, were again thought to have magical and mystical qualities., Artists in China and Japan celebrated these animals in, their art. In Japan, cats are seen as lucky. One of the most, known is the beckoning cat, often regarded as good luck, charm for both households and businesses., “The cat spread across Europe during the Roman Empire., The Romans kept the animals to be petted and for, companionship, as well as for controlling the rat and mice, population. Cats were represented mainly as working, animals in Roman art, and there is little indication of, reverence or mystical powers given to them., During the Middle Ages, however, cats became an object, of superstition and were associated with evil. They were, often believed to be endowed with powers of black magic, and suspected of being owned and used by witches. As a, result, cats were beaten, killed and driven away from, towns and villages. The destruction of cats was so, extensive, that, disease-carrying, rats, flourished,, contributing greatly to the wide spread of epidemics and, plagues throughout Europe., Not surprisingly, the Europeans once more began to, realize the value of the cats in eliminating rodents and cats, gradually regained acceptance as household pets., In 1871, the very first cat show was held in London. A cat, association was formed in 1887 in Britain called „the, National Cat Club of Great Britain‟., Answer the following in a word, a phrase or a sentence, each., (a) Mention any one of the feelings of a man towards cats., (b) When were cats first domesticated?, (c) What did the cats eliminate to win the appreciation of, Egyptians?, (d) Egyptians shaved away their eye-brows when a cat, (i) killed mice. (ii) passed away. (iii) eliminated rats., (e) Mention one of the qualities that the East attributed to, cats., (f) Who celebrated cats in their art?, (g) In which art were cats represented as working, animals?, (h) Disease-carrying rats (contributing/contributed) to, widespread epidemics., (i) Name the cat association formed in Britain., (j) Add a prefix to the word „lucky‟ to form its antonym., , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Answers:, (a) Adoration., (b) Cats were first domesticated by the ancient Egyptians, as early as 3000 B.C., (c) The cats eliminated the rodent population to win the, appreciation of Egyptians., (d) iii passed away., (e) Magical qualities., (f) Artists in China and Japan celebrated cats in their art., (g) Cats were represented as working animals in Roman, art., (h) Contributed., (i) „The National Cat Club of Great Britain‟., (j) Unlucky., , **************, , 9, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , POETRY COMPREHENSION, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , i) How does the caged bird sing?, ii) Where is the bird’s tune heard?, iii) What does the bird sing of?, , 1. I met a traveller from an antique land, Who said: two vast and trunkless legs of stone stand, in the desert? Near them on the sand,, 7. I passed along the waters‟ edge below the humid, Half sunk, a shatter‟d visage lies, whose frown, trees., My spirit rocked in evening light, the rushes round my, i) Where had the traveller come from?, knees, My spirit rocked in sleep and sighs; and saw the, ii) What did the traveller see standing in the desert?, moorfowl pace, iii) What was the expression on the shattered visage?, i) Where was the speaker walking?, ii) What rocked in evening light?, 2. Lord, I am so tired., iii) Who were chasing each other in circles?, Tired I entered this world., Far have I wandered since the cock crew, And the, road to school is steep., 8. Not marble nor the gilded monuments, Of princes shall outlive this pow‟rful rhyme:, i) Who is the speaker addressing?, But you shall shine more bright in these contents Than, ii) The time of the day ‘since the cock crew’ suggests is, unswept stone, besmear‟d with sluttish time., a) early morning., b) evening. c) noon., iii) How is the road to school according to the speaker?, i) What cannot outlive this powerful rhyme?, ii) These monuments are erected by __, _, b) princes., c) the locals., 3. Barefoot, I want to tread the red-hot paths, That a) common people., How is time personified?, boil in midday sun, And then lie down to sleep iii), beneath a Mango tree., 9. At the corner of Wood Street, when daylight, i) How does the speaker want to tread the red-hot paths?, appears, Hangs a thrush that sings loud, it has sung for, ii) What boil in midday sun?, three years:, iii) Where does the speaker want to lie down?, Poor Susan has passed by the spot, and has heard In, the silence of morning the song of the Bird., 4. Child,, Child, how happy you are sitting in the dust, playing i) Where does Susan come across the thrush?, with a broken twig all the morning! I smile at your ii) How long has the thrush been singing?, play with that little bit of a broken twig. I am busy iii) When has Susan heard the song of the bird?, with my accounts, adding up figures by the hour., 10. Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I, i) Where is the child sitting?, could not travel both, ii) What is the child playing with?, And be one traveller, long I stood And looked down, iii) What is the speaker busy with?, one as far as I could To where it bent in the, undergrowth;, 5. Child, I have forgotten the art of being absorbed in, i) What colour is the wood?, sticks and mud-pies., I seek out costly playthings, and gather lumps of gold ii) The speaker sees before him, b) two roads diverging in a forest., and silver. With whatever you find you create your a) a dense forest., c) a crossing., glad games., iii) How many travellers are there?, i) What has the speaker forgotten?, ii) What wealth does the speaker gather?, 11. Seven years I could not walk a step. When I to the, iii) Who does ‘you’ in the last line refer to?, great physician came He demanded: Why the, crutches? And I told him: I am lame., 6. The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things, unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on i) For how many years could the speaker not walk?, ii) Whom does the speaker meet?, the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom., iii) Why does the speaker use crutches?, 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , 12. This above all is precious and remarkable, How, we put ourselves in one another‟s care,, How in spite of everything we trust each other., i) Where do we put ourselves?, ii) The above lines talk about, a) human goodness., b) sea of life. c) miracles., iii) Mention the word from the third line that keeps, everyone united., OR, In spite of everything, what do we do with each other?, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 17. Four Seasons fill the measure of the year;, There are four seasons in the mind of man: He has his, lusty Spring, when fancy clear, Takes in all beauty with an easy span:, i) How many seasons are in the mind of man?, ii) The season mentioned in the above lines is _________, iii) Here spring is described as being, a) very short and happy, b) sad and dreaming, c) idle, Answers:, , 13. Bangle sellers are we who bear, Our shining loads to the temple fair... Who will buy, these delicate, bright Rainbow-tinted circles of light?, Lustrous tokens of radiant lives,, For happy daughters and happy wives., , 1. i. An antique land, ii. He saw two vast and trunkless legs of stone, iii. There was a frown in the visage, , 2. i. The God, i) Where are the bangle sellers taking their shining loads ii. Early Morning, to?, iii. The road is Steep, ii) How are the hawkers describing the bangles?, iii) Whom are they urging to buy bangles for?, 3. i. Bare foot., ii. The paths boil in midday sun., 14. That murmur, soon replies: “God doth not need iii. The speaker wants to lie down beneath a mango tree., Either man‟s work or his own gifts: who best Bear His, 4. i. In the dust., mild yoke, they serve Him best, ii. A broken twig., i) What does God not need?, iii. The speaker is busy with his accounts and adding up, ii) In ‘Bear His mild yoke’, His refers to _____________ figures., iii) How do they serve the God?, 5. i. The art of being absorbed in sticks and mud-pies., ii. Lumps of gold and silver., 15. Rose a nurse of ninety years,, iii. The Child, Set his child upon her knee—, Like summer tempest came her tears—, 6. i. With a fearful trill, “Sweet my child, I live for thee.”, ii. On the distant hill, i) How old was the nurse?, iii. Freedom, ii) Her tears are compared to _____________, iii) Who does the mother want to live for?, 7. i. The speaker was walking along the waters’ edge, below the humid trees., 16. Some words have different meanings, and yet ii. His spirit rocked in the evening light., iii. The moor fowls were chasing each other in circles., they‟re spelt the same., A cricket is an insect, to play it — it‟s a game., 8. i. Not marble nor the gilded monuments, On every hand, in every land, it‟s thoroughly agreed,, Of princes, the English language to explain is very hard indeed., ii. Princes, i) What have different meanings yet spelt the same?, iii. Than unswept stone, besmear’d with sluttish time., ii) A game which is mentioned in the above lines is, _____________, 9. i. At the corner of Wood Street., iii), What is very hard to explain?, ii. For three years., iii. In the silence of the morning., , 2, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 10. i. Yellow, ii. (b) Two roads diverging in a forest, iii. Only the speaker, 11. i. Seven years., ii. The great physician., iii. The speaker uses crutches because he is lame., 12. i. We put ourselves in one another’s care., ii. (a) human goodness., iii. We Trust each other., 13. i. To the Temple Fair, ii. Delicate, bright, iii. For happy daughters and happy wives., 14. i. God does not need man’s labour or his gifts., ii. God’s., iii. They serve God by bearing patiently the burden God, has placed on them., 15. i. Ninety Years, ii. Summer Tempest, iii. Sweet, 16. i. Some words in the English language., ii. Cricket, iii. The English language., 17. i. Four Seasons, ii. Spring, iii. a) very short and happy, , **************, , 3, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , PASSIVE VOICE, 1. A few years ago a murder _____ (commit). The, case _____ (try) in the most judicial manner. The, criminal _____ (sentence) to death., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Answer: was summoned; was instructed; were prepared., 9. The Prince agreed to this, and the matter ______, (arrange). There was a small lock-up where people, ____ (keep) temporarily. The young fellow _____ (put), there., , Answer: was committed; was tried; was sentenced., Answer: was arranged; were kept; was put, 2. A letter _____ (send) to the French government A, prompt reply _____ (receive). It said that a machine, and an expert ____ (could supply) but the cost would, be 16,000 francs., , 10. After the duel, the gallant lover fled Valencia., Many letters ______ (write) by him to his beloved., Since no reply ______ (receive), he thought that they, ______ (intercept) by her parents., , Answer: was sent; was received; could be supplied., 3. The general _____ (call). He _____ (ask) to find a, soldier who would cut the man’s head off. The, general talked it over with the soldiers. But the, soldiers said, “It is not a thing we ______ (have,, teach)., , Answer: were, intercepted., , written;, , was, , received;, , had, , been, , 11. When Gonzalo entered the park, his usual bench, ______ (occupy) by the priests. He _____ (annoy) and, his servant, Juanito ______ (ask) to rout them out., , Answer: was called; was asked; have been taught, , Answer: had been occupied; was annoyed; was asked., , 4. The guard ______ (dismiss). It _____ (decide) to, offer the criminal a pension. The pension fixed was, 600 francs. This _____ (announce) to the prisoner., , 12. One afternoon, just at sunset, as the first stars were, appearing, the silver maiden ______ (seen) leaving the, house. She sat upon a rock and her gaze ______ (fix), upon the horizon. The tide rose with a boom and she, ______ (sweep) out to sea., , Answer: was dismissed; was decided; was announced., 5. The crime was reported to the Prince of Monaco., The Prince _____ (amaze), for a murder _____, (commit) in his toy kingdom. The ministers _____, (summon) to discuss the matter., Answer: was amazed; had been committed; were, summoned., , Answer: was seen; was fixed; was swept., 13. Laura got up to go home. She ______ (support) by, her maid. She turned her head and ______ (surprise), to see Gonzalo picking up the violets which ______, (drop) on the ground., Answer: was supported; was surprised; had been dropped., , 6. In the toy kingdom, a council _____ (call) to, consider what _____ (could do). It _____ (decide) to, send a letter to the king of Italy., Answer: was called; could be done; was decided., 7. The king of Italy was a brother monarch, and, ______ (might, induce) to do the thing cheaper. So the, letter _____ (write), and a prompt reply _____, (receive)., Answer: might be induced; was written; was received., 8. The Council met again. The General _____, (summon) and he _____ (instruct) to ask his soldiers, if they _____ (prepare) to cut the criminal’s head off., 1, , 14. Tammanna came to the plantation after walking, hundreds of miles. He _____ (appoint) to look after the, garden. The workers were happy as their problems, _____ (solve). The income improved dramatically but a, change in the owner’s lifestyle _____ (notice) by his, wife., Answer: was appointed; had been solved; was noticed., 15. Basavaiah had 200 acres less land than Tammanna., So Tammanna _____ (ask) to sell his 200 acres to, Basavaiah. This _____ (reject) by Tammanna. Instead,, a demand _____ (place) that Tammanna was ready to, buy all his land., , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , Answer: was asked; was rejected; was placed., , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , advance. His campaign boys _____ (arm) with eloquent, little jute bags., , 16. Basavaiah tried to outshine Tammanna in his own, way. A palatial house _____ (build) by him. A number Answer: was warned; was drawn; were armed., of persons ____ (appoint) just to praise him. Scholars,, poets and musicians _____ (invite) to his place., 23. Marcus Ibe was extremely generous to Roof. He, ______ (ask) to lend one of his many robes by Roof., Answer: was built; were appointed; were invited., When Marcus Ibe’s wife objected, she ______ (rebuke), publicly by him. Roof won a land case because he, 17. Privacy had a double function in Japan. Mikes _____ (drive) by a chauffeur to the disputed site., ______ (surprise) to notice the Japanese attitude, towards privacy. Though telephones ______ (situate) Answer: was asked; was rebuked; was driven., in the open, confidential business transactions ______, (conduct) with ease., 24. The roof received a strange visit from the POP, campaigner. Though the campaigner and Roof ______, Answer: was surprised; were situated; were conducted., (know) to each other, his visit was cold and businesslike. No words _____ (exchange) between them. When, 18. Bowing in Japan was closely observed by Mikes. the visitor placed five pounds on the floor, Roof ______, Bowing ______ (do) in an oriental and formal (mesmerize) by the picture of the cocoa farmer., manner. One’s social rank and status ______ (reflect), when two persons bowed to each other. In many cases, Answer: were known; were exchanged; was mesmerized., there were clearcut rules and they _____ (observe), without difficulty., 25. Marcus was doing things in a grand style. A high, life band from Umuru ______ (hire) by him and it, Answer: was done; were reflected; were observed., ______ (station) at a distance from the voting booth., Marcus sat in his car when last-minute advice ______, 19. Mikes visited a Japanese house. He _____ (offer) a (give) to voters by Roof and others., bowl of soup. While eating soup it ______ (expect), that he should make a fearful noise. He knew that if Answer: had been hired; was stationed; was given., Europeans made sounds, they _____ (considered) to, be ill-mannered louts., 26. The man nudged his companion and he brought, forward an object that ______ (cover) with a red cloth., Answer: was offered; was expected; were considered., It was a fearsome little affair. It _____ (keep) in a clay, pot and feathers ______ (stick) into it., 20. Drivers in Brazil were very dangerous. Once they, ______ (seat) behind the steering wheel, no speed was Answer: was covered; was kept; were stuck., fast enough for them. If a pedestrian stepping off the, pavement ______ (notice), he _______ (regard) as fair 27. The rural women of Pudukkottai found a way of, game., hitting out at their backwardness. Cycling ____, (choose) as a medium in doing so. Cycling ______, Answer: were seated; was noticed; was regarded., (learn) by over one-fourth of all rural women. The new, skill _______ (display) by over 70,000 of these women., 21. The roof was a young man. He ______ (know) to, everyone in Umuofia. The POP campaigner met him Answer: was chosen; was learnt; was displayed., at night. No words _____ (waste) between them. Roof, _____ (give) five pounds to vote for Maduka., 28. Arivoli played an important role in the cycling, movement. A number of training camps _____, Answer: was known; were wasted; was given., (arrange) by Arivoli. In order to encourage bicycling,, songs _____ (sing) by neo-cyclists. The UNICEF, 22. Marcus Ibe was the PAP candidate. He ______ ______ (impress) and sanctioned fifty mopeds for, (warn) about the radical change in the thinking of Arivoli women activists., Umuofia. So five months’ salary _______ (draw) in, Answer: were arranged; were sung; was impressed., 2, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , 29. Cycling gained momentum gradually. Though, dirty remarks _____ (make), women paid no, attention. Scores of young women _____ (train) by, Jameela and her friends. A direct link ______ (see) by, a neo-cyclist woman between cycling and her personal, independence., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 35. The District Collector’s main aim was to make, literacy reach the interior. So mobility _____ (include), as a part of literacy drive. Loans _____ (provide) by, banks for women to buy cycles. Specific duties ______, (allot) to each block to promote this drive., Answer: was included; were provided; were allotted., , Answer: were made; were trained; was seen., 30. Now we often see a woman doing a four-kilometre, stretch on her bicycle to collect water. Even carting, provisions from other places ____ (do) on their own., But, when this began, filthy remarks ______ (make)., Even then social sanction ______(give) to cycling by, Arivoli., , *****************, , Answer: was done; were made; was given., 31. Gents’ cycles have certain advantages. These, ______ (prefer) by some women as these have an, additional bar from the seat to the handle. A child, _____ (can, seat) on it. Carting provisions _____ (can,, do) on their own., Answer: are preferred; can be seated; can be done., 32. It was the occasion of International Women’s Day, in 1992. Pudukkottai _____ (take) by storm. The, town’s inhabitants _____ (stun) by the all-women’s, cycle rally. However, it ______ (approve) by all males., Answer: was taken; were stunned; was approved., 33. In no time cycling became a way of life in, Pudukkottai. It _____ (introduce) as a tool of social, change. Mobility, facilitated by cycling _____, (include) as a part of literacy drive. The idea ______, (propose) by Sheela Rani Chunkath, the district, collector., Answer: was introduced; was included; was proposed., 34. Cycling brought a mighty change in the life of, women in Pudukkottai. They started moving on their, own. Dependence on men _____ (reduce) to some, extent. Provisions too _____ (cart) from one place to, another and a four-kilometre stretch ____ (cover) on, their cycles to fetch water., Answer: was reduced; were carted; was covered., , 3, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , REPORTED SPEECH, 1. Minister: Why do you not run away? There is no, guard to keep you. The Prince will not mind., Criminal: I know it. But I have nowhere to go., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Dona Laura: Wait a moment., Petra: What does the senora wish?, Answer:, , Petra said that she could see him there waiting for her., In response, Dona Laura requested Petra not to remain for, Answer:, more than ten minutes., The minister asked the criminal as to why he didn’t run Petra assured Dona Laura that she would be back soon., away. He added that there was no guard to keep him. He Dona Laura requested Petra to wait a moment., further added that the prince would not mind., Referring to Dona Laura as senora, Petra asked her what, The criminal replied that he knew it, but he had nowhere she wished., to go., 5. Don Gonzalo: I want a bench to myself., 2. Minister: The cost of execution will be 16,000 Juanito: There is none., francs., Don Gonzalo: That one over there is mine., Prince: The wretch is not worth the money. Can’t it Juanito: There are three priests sitting there., be done, somehow cheaper? 16,000 francs is more Don Gonzalo: Rout them out., than two francs ahead on the whole population. The, people will not stand it., Answer:, Don Gonzalo said in a demanding manner that he wanted, a bench to himself., The minister informed the prince that the cost of Juanito replied that there was none., execution would be 16,000 francs., Don Gonzalo stated that the one over there was his., The prince remarked that the wretch was not worth the Juanito pointed out that there were three priests sitting, money. He asked the minister whether it couldn’t be there., somehow done cheaper. He added that 16,000 francs Don Gonzalo ordered Juanito to rout them out., were more than two francs ahead on the whole, population. He further said that people would not stand it. 6. Dona Laura: Do you use a shoe brush as a, handkerchief?, 3. Prince: You must find some cheaper way of dealing Don Gonzalo: What right have you to criticize my, with this rascal. The present plan is too expensive., actions?, First Minister: In my opinion, we must dismiss the Dona Laura: A neighbour’s right., guard., Don Gonzalo: I do not care to listen to nonsense., Second Minister: Then the fellow will run away., Dona Laura: You are very polite., First Minister: Let him run away., Answer:, Answer:, Dona Laura asked Don Gonzalo whether he used a shoe, The prince remarked to the ministers that they must find brush as a handkerchief., some cheaper way of dealing with that rascal. He added Don Gonzalo asked her what right she had to criticise his, that the plan they had then was too expensive., actions., The first minister stated that in his opinion they must Dona Laura replied that she had a neighbour’s right., dismiss the guard., Don Gonzalo replied rudely that he did not care to listen to, The second minister continued saying that in such a nonsense., situation the fellow would run away. The first minister Don Laura sarcastically replied that he was very polite., replied that they could let him run away., 7. Don Gonzalo: Do you mind my reading aloud?, 4. Petra: I see him over there waiting for me., Dona Laura: You can read as loud as you please., Dona Laura: Do not remain for more than ten Don Gonzalo: Can you read without glasses?, minutes., Dona Laura: I can., Petra: I will be back soon., Don Gonzalo: I envy your wonderful eyesight., Answer:, , 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Roof informed the POP campaigner that he worked for, Marcus Ibe., The POP campaigner remarked that they had plenty of, work to do that night. He further asked Roof whether he, was taking that or not., Roof asked cautiously whether it would be heard outside, that room., The POP campaigner stated that they were after votes and, not gossip., , Answer:, , Don Gonzalo asked Dona Laura whether she minded his, reading aloud., Dona Laura replied that he could read as loud as he, pleased., Don Gonzalo further asked Dona Laura whether she, could read without glasses., Dona replied in the positively., Don Gonzalo remarked that he envied her wonderful, eyesight., 11. Roof: Do not forget. Our sign is the motor-car., Woman: Is it like Marcus’s car?, 8. Dona Laura: Will you go to your bench tomorrow? Roof: It is the same car. Don’t look at the other with, Don Gonzalo: I will come to your bench., the man’s head., Dona Laura: Do bring something for the pigeons., Don Gonzalo: I will surely bring the crumbs., Answer:, Dona Laura: Thank you., Roof implored the woman not to forget that their sign was, the motor-car., Answer:, The woman wanted to know whether it was like Marcus’s, Dona Laura asked Don Gonzalo whether he would go to car., his bench the next day., Roof replied that it was the same car. He also asked the, Don Gonzalo replied that he would come to her bench. woman not to look at the other with the man’s head., Dona Laura reminded him to bring something for the, pigeons., 12. POP campaigner: The iyi comes from Mbanta., Don Gonzalo assured her that he would surely bring the Swear on it., crumbs., Roof: I will cast my paper for Maduka. But Maduka, Dona Laura thanked him., has no chance against Marcus., POP campaigner: Maduka gives out pounds, not, 9. Dona Laura: Have you been in America?, shillings., Don Gonzalo: Several times., Dona Laura: You must have gone with Columbus., Answer:, Don Gonzalo: I am old. But I did not know Ferdinand, The POP campaigner informed Roof that the iyi came, and Isabella., from Mbanta. He asked him to swear on that., Roof told him that he would cast his paper for Maduka., Answer:, But he added that Maduka had no chance against Marcus., Dona Laura asked Don Gonzalo whether he had been in In response, the POP campaigner remarked that Maduka, America., gave out pounds, and not shillings., Don Gonzalo replied that he had been to America several, times., Dona Laura observed that he must have gone with, Columbus., *****************, Don Gonzalo said that he was old, but he hadn’t known, Ferdinand and Isabella., 10. Roof: I work for Marcus Ibe., POP campaigner: We have plenty of work to do, tonight Are you taking this or not?, Roof: Will it not be heard outside this room?, POP campaigner: We are after votes, not gossip., Answer:, 2, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , DIALOGUE WRITING, , 3. (Two friends at a hotel), Ravi: John, …………..for breakfast? (Enquiring), 1. (At a store), John: What ……………..? (Asking for preference), Chandru, : ………………, do you work here? Ravi: I prefer dosa. Shall …………? (Offering, (Starting conversation with stranger), choices), Assistant, : Yes, I do ………….? (Offering help), John: I don’t like masala dosa. I would prefer set, Chandru, : Do you have children’s sweaters?, dosa., Assistant, : Yes, they are over there by the wall., Ravi: …………..I will order set dosa. (Accepting), Chandru, : ………………. (Asking for price), Assistant, : It’s 300 rupees., Answer:, Chandru, : Here you are., Ravi: John, what is there for breakfast? (Enquiring), Assistant, : ……………. (Expressing gratitude), John: What would you like to have? (Asking for, preference), Answer:, Ravi: I prefer dosa. Shall I order masala dosa or set dosa?, Chandru: Excuse me, do you work here? (Starting (Offering choices), conversation with stranger), John: I don’t like masa la dosa. I would prefer set dosa., Assistant: Yes, ¡ do. How may I help you? (Offering Ravi: Ok then I will order set dosa. (Accepting), help), Chandru: Do you have children’s sweaters?, 4. (Two strangers on the road), Assistant: Yes, they are over there by the wall., Salim: …………… Is there a medical store nearby?, Chandru: How much do they cost? (Asking for price) (Starting conversation), Assistant: It’s 300 rupees., Sharat: Yes, there is one right across the street., Chandru: Here you are., Salim: How …………….. (Asking for distance), Assistant: Thank you Sir. (Expressing gratitude), Sharat: …………… (Giving information), Salim: ……………… (Expressing gratitude), 2. (In a library), Librarian: Hi, …………? (Offering help), Answer:, Student : I am looking for a book, but I could not find, Salim: Excuse me. Is there a medical store nearby?, it., (Starting conversation), Librarian: ……….. (Asking for book name), Sharat: Yes, there is one right across the street., Student: God of Small Things., Salim: How far is it from here? (Asking for distance), Librarian: Do you remember the author?, Student: ………………………….. (Giving author Sharat: You just have to walk for two minutes. (Giving, information), name-Arundhati Roy), Librarian:, The book is on the second floor in Salim: Thank you for your help! (Expressing gratitude), Indian literature section., Student: ……………… I will go there. (Expressing 5. (Two friends at college), gratitude), Mohan: Hi Ramesh. Good morning., Ramesh: ………….. (Responding to greeting), Answer:, Mohan: ……………. your cell phone for a moment?, (Requesting), Librarian: Hi, how may I help you? (Offering help) Ramesh: Sure, no problem ………….(Offering), Student: I am looking for a book, but I could not find it. Mohan:, It will only be a minute or two., Librarian: What is the name of the book? (Asking for Ramesh: Take your time. No rush., book name), Mohan: …………….. (Expressing gratitude), Student: God of Small Things., Librarian: Do you remember the author?, Answer:, Student: Yes. It’s Arundhati Roy. (Giving author name, — Arundhati Roy), Mohan: Hi Ramesh. Good morning., Librarian: The book is on the second floor in Indian Ramesh: Good morning Mohan. (Responding to greeting), literature section., Mohan: Can I borrow your cell phone for a moment?, Student: Thank you. I will go there. (Expressing gratitude) (Requesting), 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Ramesh: Sure, no problem. You can use it. (Offering), Mohan: It will only be a minute or two., Ramesh: Take your time. No rush., Mohan: Thank you. (Expressing gratitude), , Prabhu: Good morning madam. Is this VIMS hospital?, Clerk: Good morning. This is VIMS. Who’s calling?, Prabhu: .................... from Koppal. (Introducing), Clerk: ................... (Offering help), Prabhu: I have an appointment with Dr. Narayan on, 6. (Two friends discussing homework), 27th of this month would ………………….?, Rama: Hey, ………… with the homework? (Requesting another appointment), (Requesting), Clerk: just a minute. I will check. .............. (Enquiring), Susan: I'd be glad to help out ……………. (Enquiring Prabhu: My patient ID is VIMS1774, madam., about difficulty), Clerk: Is 29th of this month OK?, Rama : I don't understand this equation. Would you Prabhu: It’s OK, madam. Thank you., mind explaining it to me?, Susan : ……………. Don’t worry. (Assuring help), Answer:, Rama : ………………. (Expressing gratitude), Prabhu: Good morning madam. Is this VIMS hospital?, Clerk: Good morning. This is VIMS. Who’s calling?, Answer:, Prabhu: I am Prabbu speaking from Koppal. (Introducing), Rama: Hey, can you help me with the homework? Clerk: How may I help you? (Offering help), (Requesting), Prabhu: I have an appointment with Dr. Narayan on 27th, Susan: I’d be glad to help out. Which part doyou find of this month. Would you please reschedule my, difficult? (Enquiring about difficulty), appointment for another day? (Requesting another, Rama: I don’t understand this equation. Would you mind appointment), explaining it to me?, Clerk: Just a minute. I will check can you please give your, Susan: I will definitely help you. Don’t worry. (Assuring patient ID? (Enquiring), help), Prabhu: My patient ID is V1MS1774, madam., Rama: Thanks a lot! (Expressing gratitude), Clerk: Is 29th of this month OK?, Prabhu: It’s OK. Madam. Thank you., 7. (Two friends talking about an unpleasant event), Vinay: Hi, Shankar., 9. (Between a son and mother), Shankar: ............... (Responding to greeting), Mother: What about your day at college, son?, Vinay: Shankar, our friend Mahesh met with an Son: It was great, mom. I have been selected captain of, accident this morning., the college Hockey team., Shankar: ............. Where did it happen? (Expressing Mother: .......................(Congratulating), sympathy), Son: ........................(Expressing gratitude), Vinay: ............ (Giving information), Mother: By the way, did you pay the electricity bill on, Shankar: Shall we go and see him this evening?, your way home?, Vinay: ................. (Accepting), Son: ............................ (ApologIzing), Mother: It’s OK. Don’t forget to pay it tomorrow., Answer:, Son: ....................... (Accepting), Vinay: Hi, Shankar., Shankar: Hi Vinay. (Responding to greeting), Vinay: Shankar, our friend Mahesh met with an accident, this morning., Shankar: Oh! That is sad. Where did it happen?, (Expressing sympathy), Vinay: It happened near our apartment. (Giving, information), Shankar: Shall we go and see him this evening?, Vinay: Yes. Let’s go this evening. (Accepting), 8. (A telephone call), , 2, , Answer:, Son: It was great, mom. I have been selected captain of the, college Hockey team., Mother: Oh wow. That is great. Congratulations!, (Congratulating), Son: Thanks mom. (Expressing gratitude), Mother: By the way, did you pay the electricity bill on, your way home?, Son: Oh sorry. I forgot about It. (Apologizing), Mother: It’s OK. Don’t forget to pay it tomorrow., Son: ok mom. (Accepting), , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 10. (Two friends), Mala: ....................... (Greeting), Mary: I’m fine. What about you?, Mala: Fine. I learnt that you have got a special, scholarship…………… (Congratulating), Mary: Yes, Mala, thank you. It’s given taking into, consideration my contribution to theatrical activities., Mala: Don’t you feel that theatre has lost its, relevance? Mary: ...................... (Disagreeing), Mala: Anyway, your achievement is unmatched., Mary: Thank you…………………. (Leave taking), Answer:, Mala: Hi Mary. How are you? (Greeting), Mary: I’m fine. What about you?, Mala: Fine. I learnt that you have got a special, scholarship. Congratulations! (Congratulating), Mary: Yes, Mala, thank you. It’s given taking into, consideration my contribution to theatrical activities., Mala: Don’t you feel that theatre has lost its relevance?, Mary: No, not at all. I think it is still guite relevant., (Disagreeing), Mala: Anyway, your achievement Is unmatched., Mary: Thank you. I have to leave now. See you soon., (Leave taking), , ****************, , 3, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , EXPRESSIONS, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Gonzalo does not know that she knows every word, _____. (come to, by heart, take refuge), , 1. The kinglet would _______ the account of his, income and expenditure at the end of every year. Answer: come to; by heart., When he noticed new items of expenditure, he would, the cost of each item. (reckon up, gave up, look over), 8. Both Gonzalo and Laura believe in destiny. They, affirm that they were separated from each other after, Answer: reckon up; look over., the duel since destiny had decided to _____ in their life., Laura’s parents kept a close watch on her and Gonzalo, 2. The council suggested that the only way _______ had to flee and ______ in his cousin’s house., the criminal was to dismiss the guard. The guard was (Makepeace, take refuge, play havoc), dismissed but the criminal did not run away. So one of, the ministers decided to tell him ______ to do so. Answer: play havoc; take refuge., (straight out, to look over, to get rid of), 9. The quarrel between Tammanna and Basavaiah rose, Answer: to get rid of; straight out, to such a pitch that it started to ______ all their, supporters. When Basavaiah forcibly acquired, 3. The criminal was asked to run away. But the Tammanna’s land, Tammanna was advised by his, criminal said that people would ______ on him if he supporters to ______ to the police. (take recourse, push, did so. He also said that he had ______ of working. in, suck in), (got out of the way, turn their backs, be hanged), Answer: suck in; take recourse., Answer: turn their backs; got out of the way., 10. Tammanna ______ everything and went to a far off, 4. There were about 7000 inhabitants in Monaco. The place. Basavaiah was left with no reason to live. After, taxes fetched meagre income. Therefore the kinglet some time Basavaiah ______. (gave up, chance upon,, was _____ to feed his courtiers and himself. But he passed away), found a new source of income by which he could, ______ money and lead a luxurious life. (rake in, hard Answer: gave up; passed away., put to it, straight out), 11. ‘Tammanna was ______ in agriculture. As a result,, Answer: hard put to it; rake in., the owner of the garden started to _____ from hard, work. (shy away, well versed, better at), 5. Three priests were sitting on Gonzalo’s usual bench, in the park and talking. Gonzalo said that they were Answer: well versed; shy away., _____ time. He could not tolerate their sitting on his, bench and _______ (resign himself, idling away, take 12. The narrator says he conceived the story The, liberty), Gardener’ ______. The old man he met in a coconut, grove had come to the garden seeking work. The owner, Answer: idling away; resigned himself., needed a man exactly like him and asked the old man, to ______. (in a flash, stay on, vanish into thin air), 6. Gonzalo and Laura were annoyed with each other, in the beginning. Gonzalo told Laura that she could Answer: Min a flash; stay on., not _____ and comment on his actions. However, the, pinch of snuff he offered her tried to ______ between 13. Tammanna thought of yet another method of, them. (know by heart, take the liberty, Makepeace), punishing Basavaiah. He wanted to separate his songs, from his own _____. He wanted his fame to ______., Answer: take the liberty; make peace., Therefore he gave up everything and became a nonentity. (flesh and blood, vanish into thin air, out of, 7. Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo fail to realize what hand), dreams ______. However, they try to impress each, Answer: flesh and blood; vanish into thin air., other. When Laura seems to read without glasses,, , 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 14. In Brazil, the number of motor vehicles is growing, by _______, almost as if cars were distributed free of, charge to ______. (all and sundry, turn a deaf ear,, leaps, and bounds), , 21. It was the time of the election. The campaign in, Umuofia was ____. All knew that the honourable, minister would have a _____. (in a soup, landslide, victory, in full swing), , Answer: leaps and bounds; all and sundry., , Answer: in full swing; landslide victory., , 15. In Brazil, the pedestrians are, in fact, on the _____, for drivers. As soon as a driver notices a pedestrian, step off the pavement, he regards him as ______. (fair, game, to get into, lookout), , 22. The roof was disturbed on the morning of the, election. Suddenly a thought _______ his mind and he, _______ in his springy fashion towards the booth., (leapt into, gave out, dashed off), , Answer: lookout; fair game., , Answer: leapt into; dashed off., , 16. The deer looked into Mikes’s eyes and bowed, deeply. It was no ______. He thought that if they see, people bowing all the time, they _______ the habit too., (get into, come up, chance gesture), , 23. Roof’s heart nearly ______ when he saw the iyi., Indeed he knew the fame of Mbanta in these things., What could a single vote cast in secret for Maduka, ______ from Marcus’s certain victory? (get a few, few, out, take away), , Answer: chance gesture; get into., Answer: flew out; take away., 17. The war between drivers is murderous but goodtempered. They ________, overtake on both sides and, force you to brake violently. Therefore a pedestrian,, while crossing a road, has to jump, leap and run for, ______. (dear life, fair game, cut in), , 24. Sheela Rani Chunkath included mobility ______, the literacy drive. People made dirty remarks but the, neo-cyclists _____ to these remarks. (turned a deaf ear,, to come off, as a part of), , Answer: cut in; dear life., , Answer: as a part of; turned a deaf ear., , 18. Marcus knew that he would win but didn’t want, _______ a single vote. So he asked his campaign boys, to go one at a time and put in their ballot papers. At, this time Roof was weighed down by guilt but, pretended ______. (to be in high spirits, to throw, away, pass by), , 25. A lot of women were unable to wait for ladies’, cycles. Therefore they had to _____ men’s cycles. They, knew that bicycles would ______ time wasted in, waiting for buses. (cut down on, put up with, go in for), Answer: go in for; cut down on., , Answer: to throw away; to be in high spirits., , 26. Cycling has _____ Pudukkottai. It has become a, movement. It was the ______ of Sheela Rani Chunkath, 19. The roof was ______ as he had sworn on iyi that who was the former District Collector. (brainchild,, he would vote for Maduka. However, on the day of the swept across, go out), election, he wanted to hide it. Therefore he did not, ______ his calm and confidence. (give up, face lit up, Answer: swept across; brainchild., in a fix), 27. In the heart of rural Pudukkottai, young women, Answer: in a fix; give up., _____ the roads on their bicycles. Jameela Bibi, who, has ______ cycling, told the reporter that it was her, 20. In Umuofia, everyone was _____ for Marcus Ibe. right. (taken to, give up, zip along), He was not like the mortar which as soon as food, comes its way ____ on the ground. (looks down at, Answer: zip along; taken to., turns it is back, full of praise), 28. In Kilakuruchi village all the prospective learners, Answer: full of praise; turns its back., had in ______ their Sunday best. You can’t help ____, the, 2, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , sheer passion of the pro-cycling movement. (a way 6. The gardener started narrating the story of, out, being struck by, turned out), Tammanna and Basavaiah to the owner’s wife. ______, proceeding with the story, he started fumbling for, Answer: turned out; being struck by., words ______ he had made a mistake. The owner’s, wife was not interested in the story. She felt like going, LINKERS, away ______ stayed back ______ she did not want to, hurt the old man. (but, after, as though, as), 1. The special revenue came from a gaming house,, _____ people played roulette. Some of the little Answer: After; as though; but; as., German Sovereigns used to keep gaming houses of, the same kind _____ some years ago they were 7. The rivalry between Tammanna and Basavaiah, forbidden to do so. The reason they were stopped was looked like healthy competition in the beginning. _____, ____ these gaming houses did so much harm. A man it rose to such a pitch _____ they started competing in, would come and try his luck. _____ he would risk all buying each acre of land in the village. _____ no land, he had and lose it. (because, then, where, but), in the village was left for buying. Even then Basavaiah, was not happy ______ he had 200 acres less than, Answer: where; but; because; Then., Tammanna. (because, finally, gradually, that), 2. The criminal refused to go away _____ they had, ruined his character _____ people would turn their, backs on him. ____ he had got out of the way of, working. He said they might do as they liked, ____ he, would not go away. (but, for, besides, and), Answer: for; and; Besides; but., 3. The criminal received one-third of his pension in, advance ______ left the kingdom. _____ crossing the, frontier, he settled down on a bit of land. ______ he, started market gardening ______ fetched him good, profit and he lived peacefully and well. (and, later,, after, which), Answer: and; After; Later; which., 4. The criminal remained in prison for a year. _____, when a year had passed, the kinglet was shocked to, see the amount spent for his keep. _____ he, summoned his council to consider the matter. The, council considered ____ reconsidered. _____ they, decided to dismiss the guard who watched over the, criminal. (finally; but, therefore, and), Answer: But; Therefore; and; Finally., 5. The death sentence was altered to life, imprisonment. This would enable the Prince to show, his mercy ______ it would come cheaper. _____ there, was no strong prison fit for permanent use. _____, they managed to find a place ____ would serve the, purpose. (but, and, which, however), Answer: and; But; However; which., 3, , Answer: Gradually; that; Finally; because., 8. Basavaiah sent word that he was prepared to buy, Tammanna’s 200 acres of land. This made Tammanna, furious. _____ he said he was prepared to buy all the, land ______ belonged to Basavaiah. _______ Basavaiah, forcibly acquired 200 acres of Tammanna’s land., ________ the enmity between them became fierce and, sucked in all their supporters. (as a result, in turn,, which, instead), Answer: In turn; which; Instead; As a result., 9. Japanese who live on a hopelessly overcrowded, island have to respect one another’s privacy _____, rather, would have to _____ they had any privacy., _____ they don’t. ______ courtesy has a double, function in Japan. (but, if, or, so), Answer: or; if; But; So., 10. Japanese are said to be well-mannered ______ they, respect each other’s privacy. You can conduct your, most confidential business transactions and lovequarrels in public ______ in perfect privacy. Anybody, could listen in _______ nobody does. _____ a, telephone-receiver is a man’s castle in Japan. (yet,, therefore, but, because), Answer: because; yet; but; Therefore., 11. Nobody hurries in Brazil. The people of Brazil are, leisurely ______ they seem to have all the time in the, world ______ decorate the pavements they walk on., ______, the drivers in Brazil drive so fast _______, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , every tenth of a second is of grave importance. (in 17. Roof’s heart nearly flew out _____ he saw the iyi, order to, and, however, as though), ______ he knew the fame of Mbanta well. ____ he was, certain that a single vote would not defeat Marcus., Answer: and; in order to; However; as though., _____ he agreed to swear on the iyi. (hence, when,, however, as), 12. Bowing in Japan is not only quainter but, infectious. ______ spending some time in Japan, one Answer: when; as; However; Hence., starts bowing ______ he or she has been there forever., ______ when a person bows, it is too deep or not too 18. Cycling made women independent _______ it, deep enough _____ the outsider is not familiar with reduced their dependence on men. _____ it gave them a, the complexities of bowing. (as though, after, however, sense of freedom. _____ they had to put up with vicious, because), attacks on their character. _____ all women in, Pudukkottai learnt cycling. (moreover, as, even then,, Answer: After; as though; However; because., but), 13. Motor cars are extremely expensive in Brazil, ______ of crippling and murderous import duties., ______ almost everyone owns a car here. ______ the, roads in Brazil have heavy traffic. ______ the, pedestrian’s life is becoming more hazardous every, day. (thus, hence, yet, because), Answer: because; Yet; Thus; Hence., , Answer: as; Moreover; But; Even then., 19. Cycling has had very definite economic, implications. It boosts their income. ______ for sellers, it cuts down on time wasted in waiting for buses., ______ it gives them much more time to focus on, selling their produce. _______ it enlarges the area they, hope to cover. _____ it increases their leisure time, too., (thus, first, furthermore, on top of that), , 14. The roof was a young and energetic man. He never, left his village _______ to seek work in the towns Answer: First; Furthermore; On top of that; Thus., _____ decided to remain to guide his people. _____ he, was very popular. ______ he was an expert in election, campaigning. (moreover, but, in order to, so), Answer: in order to; but; So; Moreover., *****************, 15. Everything was moving according to the plan., ______ Roof had received a strange visit from the, leader of the POP campaign team. ______ he and, Roof were well-known ______ might even be called, friends, the visit was business-like. He placed five, pounds on the floor before Roof. ______ Roof spoke,, his eyes never left the red notes on the floor. (and,, although, then, as), Answer: Then; Although; and; As., 16. The roof was a very popular man in his village., ______ the villagers did not explain it in so many, words, Roof’s popularity was a measure of their, gratitude to an energetic young man ______ unlike, most of his fellows nowadays, had not abandoned the, village _____ seek any work in the towns. And Roof, was not a village lout ______. (who, although, either,, in order to), Answer: Although; who; in order to; either., 4, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , NOTE MAKING, 1. Hundreds of islands lie in the Caribbean Sea, east of the United States of America and stretch west into the, Atlantic Ocean. These Caribbean islands, also known as the West Indies, take their name from the Caribs, the, original inhabitants of the region until the Spanish arrived in 1492. The inhabitants of most islands today are, descendants of African slaves brought to work in plantations between the 16th and 19th centuries. The islands, have a tropical climate, turquoise waters, and fine beaches and have developed booming tourist industry. Many, people here depend on farming for their living., , Answers:, 1. The Caribbean Sea, 2. The Atlantic Ocean, 3. The West Indies, 4. The Caribs, 5. Tropical climate, 6. Turquoise waters, 7. Tourist industry, 8. Farming., , 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 2. Our earliest ancestors, the hominids, lived in Africa as they evolved into an upright posture and learned to, make tools, around 10,00,000 years ago. They became known as modern people or Homo sapiens. These people, are sometimes called prehistoric because they lived long before recorded history. From fossil evidence, we know, they found food by gathering and hunting, made simple clothes and built shelters out of local materials. People, lived like this for thousands of years. Around 9000 B.C., for the first time, people in West Asia started to, produce their food by farming., , Answers:, 1. The hominids, 2. Africa, 3. Modern people, 4. 10,00,000 years ago, 5. Homo sapiens, 6. Hunting, 7. Food, 8. 9000 B.C., , 2, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 3. South America’s habitats include tropical forests of the north, grasslands of the centre and South, tributaries, of the Amazon, the Andes Mountains in the west, deserts fringing the west coast, and wetlands of Brazil. South, America is rich in wildlife, much of it found in the rain forests. The distinctive animals of South America,, including anteaters, sloths, opossums and new world monkeys, evolved when South America was separated, from North America and got isolated from the rest of the world., , Answers:, 1. Tropical forests of the north, 2. Grasslands of the centre and south, 3. Tributaries of the Amazon, 4. The Andes Mountains in the west, 5. Wetlands of Brazil, 6. Anteaters, 7. Sloths, 8. New world monkeys., , 3, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 4. Mongooses belong to a group of carnivorous mammals that also include civets, genets, the fossae and, binturong (or bear-cat). Mongooses live in southern Europe, southern Asia and much of Africa. The banded, and dwarf mongooses live in family groups, and are very sociable. Each one of them has a special duty and, enables the group to work together harmoniously. Female mongooses remain close to their nest and look after, the young, while males go hunting for food. These mongooses live in burrows, which they dig themselves or take, over from other animals such as termites., , Answers:, 1. Carnivorous mammals, 2. Civets, 3. Genets, 4. Binturong, 5. Southern Europe., 6. Southern Asia, 7. Family groups, 8. The young., , 4, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 5. There are three components of population growth. They are births, deaths and migration. The rates of these, components are measured per 1000 people per year and they vary from one country to another. The average, birth rate of the world is 19.14. Niger has the highest birth rate in the world with 51.76 births and Japan has the, lowest with 7.64. The average death rate of the world is 8.37. Sierra Leone ranks first with 18 deaths and Qatar, has the least death rate with just 1.53., , Answers:, 1. Births, 2. Migration, 3. One country to another, 4. 8.37, 5. Niger 6. Sierra Leone, 7. Japan, 8. Qatar., , 5, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 6. Human Development Index has three dimensions. The countries of the world are ranked based on their, performance in the areas of health, education and access to resources. In order to measure the performance in, health, life expectancy is taken into account whereas to measure the performance in education, rate of literacy, is considered. The standard of living is appraised while measuring the performance in respect of access to, resources. It is measured in terms of purchasing power in US dollars., , Answers:, 1. Human Development, 2. Health, 3. Education, 4. Access to resources, 5. Life expectancy, 6. Rate of literacy, 7. Purchasing power, 8. US dollars., , 6, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 7. There are three methods of rice cultivation. They are broadcasting, drilling and transplanting. The, broadcasting method involves scattering of seeds by hand and it is practiced in less fertile hilly areas. In drilling, method, seeds are drilled into the soil. This method is confined to peninsular India. The transplanting method, uses seedlings grown in seed beds for four weeks. It requires abundant supply of labor and water but gives, higher yields., , Answers:, 1. Broadcasting, 2. Drilling, 3. Transplanting, 4. Seeds, 5. Hand, 6. Peninsular India, 7. Four weeks, 8. Higher yields., , 7, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 8. Coffee is a tropical plant. It is the second most popular beverage crop of India, the first being tea. Coffee, plant was first introduced in India by a Muslim Fakir called Bababudan Sahib. He brought some seeds of coffee, from Mecca during the 17th century. He planted them in the Chandragiri hills presently in the Chikmagalur, district. The cultivation of coffee crops started in the 19th century on a large scale. Gradually it spread to Tamil, Nadu, Kerala and other parts of our country., , Answers:, 1. India, 2. A Muslim Fakir, 3. Bababudan Sahib, 4. Mecca, 5. Chandragiri hills, 6. Chikmagalur, 7. Tamil Nadu, 8. Kerala., , 8, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 9. Energy is the primary input in the production of goods and services. The wheels of progress move with the, flow of energy. On the basis of their nature, the sources of energy are of two types: conventional and nonconventional. Coal, petroleum, natural gas and electricity are the conventional energy sources. These are limited, and exhaustible in nature. The sun, wind, tides, geothermal energy and bio-gas are the sources of nonconventional energy. These sources are renewable in nature., , Answers:, 1. Conventional, 2. Coal, 3. Petroleum, 4. Electricity, 5. Sun, 6. Tides, 7. Bio-gas, 8. Renewable, , 9, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 10. Geographer have found that there are some important differences between the northern and solar polar, regions of the earth. The Arctic region in the north is mostly sea surrounded by masses of land. South Pole, on, the other hand is a land mass, surrounded by oceans; in fact, Antartica is regarded as a continent by itself. Both, the regions have cold climate, but the winter in the Arctic is not so severe or as long as that in the Antartica., Antartica is snow bound almost throughout the year but the snow in the Arctic melts in summer. There is some, vegetation in the Arctic, but Antatica is a desert with virtually no plant or animal life., , Answers:, 1. Geographer, 2. Solar Polar Regions, 3. By Land, 4. By Oceans, 5. Antartica, 6. Artics, 7. Summer, 8. Winter, *****************, 10, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , JOB APPLICATION, 1. Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which appeared in „The Hindu‟, dated 20th March, 2021. (Write XXX for NAME and YYY for ADDRESS.), THE BANGALORE HOSPITAL, Requires, ASSISTANT PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER., Applicants should be GRADUATES with minimum ONE YEAR experience., FLUENCY in ENGLISH and the LOCAL LANGUAGE essential., Apply Within one week to:, THE PERSONNEL OFFICER, THE BANGALORE HOSPITAL, 202 - KV ROAD, BENGALURU -560 003, Ans:XXX, YYY, 21st March, 2021., THE PERSONNEL OFFICER, THE BANGALORE HOSPITAL, 202- KV ROAD, BENGALURU -560 003, Respected Sir,, Sub: - Application for the post of Assistant Public Relations Officer., Ref: - Your advertisement in “The Hindu’ dated 20th March, 2021., In response to your advertisement mention above, I am applying for the post of Assistant Public Relations Officer., I have passed my Graduation with a First Class. I am fluent in English and local languages. Besides I have an, experience of one year as an Assistant Public Relations Officer. I have enclosed my resume with this application. I, hope it will meet your requirement., Thank You,, Yours Faithfully,, XXX, , 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , RESUME, Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Permanent Address, Nationality, Knowledge of Languages, Educational Qualification, Name of Examination, S.S.L.C, II P.U.C, B.Com, , :, :, :, :, :, :, , XXX, XYZ, ZZZ, YYY, Indian, English & other local languages, , Board / University Year / %, Subject, K.S.E.E.B, 2015 / 80% Kannada, English, Hindi, Maths, Science &Social Science., Pre - University, 2017 / 85% History, Economics, Business, Accountancy & Languages, Bangalore, 2020 / 90% Accounts, Economics, Business, Maths / Computer, , Experience, Other Hobbies, , :, :, , 1Year, Reading, Singing etc., , Place, Date, , :, :, , YYY, 21st March, 2021., , 2. Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which appeared in „The Deccan, Herald‟, dated 10th March, 2021. (Write XXX for name and YYY for address.), , Apollo Hospitals, Require, STAFF NURSES, Qualification : B.Sc / Diploma in General Nursing, Fluency in English and the local language essential, Send in applications within 7 days, Apply to : The Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals (Personnel Department), No. 29, Gokul Road, Hubballi - 580115, Ans:XXX, YYY, 11th March, 2021., THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, APOLLO HOSPITALS (PERSONAL DEPARTMENT), NO. 29, GOKUL ROAD, HUBBALLI - 580115, Respected Sir,, Sub: - Application for the post of Staff Nurses., Ref: - Your advertisement in “The Deccan Herald’ dated 10th March, 2021., , 2, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , In response to your advertisement mention above, I am applying for the post of Staff Nurses., I have passed my Graduation with a First Class. I am fluent in English and local languages. Besides I have an, experience of one year as a Staff Nurses. I have enclosed my resume with this application. I hope it will meet your, requirement., Thank You,, Yours Faithfully,, XXX, RESUME, Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Permanent Address, Nationality, Knowledge of Languages, Educational Qualification, Name of Examination, S.S.L.C, II P.U.C, B.Sc, , :, :, :, :, :, :, , XXX, XYZ, ZZZ, YYY, Indian, English & other local languages, , Board / University Year / %, Subject, K.S.E.E.B, 2015 / 80% Kannada, English, Hindi, Maths, Science &Social Science., Pre - University, 2017 / 85% Physics, Chemisry, Mathematics, Biology & Languages, Bangalore, 2020 / 90% Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Biology, , Experience, Other Hobbies, , :, :, , 1Year, Reading, Singing etc., , Place, Date, , :, :, , YYY, 11th March, 2021., , 3. Write an application in response to the following advertisement that appeared in „The Indian Express‟ on 10th March,, 2021 (Write XXX for name and YYY for address.), , Oxford Higher Primary School Dharwad, Requires, Teachers, Qualification : I Class in PUC with Diploma in Education, Knowledge of Kannada and English necessary, Send in your resume within 10 days, To,, The Headmaster, Oxford Higher Primary School, Saptapur, Dharwad - 580001, Ans:XXX, YYY, 11th March, 2021., THE HEADMASTER, 3, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , OXFORD HIGHER PRIMARY SCHOOL,, SAPTAPUR, DHARWARD - 580001, Respected Sir,, Sub: - Application for the post of Teacher., Ref: - Your advertisement in “The Indian Express’ dated 10th March, 2021., In response to your advertisement mention above, I am applying for the post of Teacher., I have passed my PUC with a First Class. I am fluent in English and local languages. Besides I have an experience of, one year as a Teacher. I have enclosed my resume with this application. I hope it will meet your requirement., Thank You,, Yours Faithfully,, XXX, RESUME, Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Permanent Address, Nationality, Knowledge of Languages, Educational Qualification, Name of Examination, S.S.L.C, II P.U.C, D.Ed, , :, :, :, :, :, :, , XXX, XYZ, ZZZ, YYY, Indian, English & other local languages, , Board / University Year / %, Subject, K.S.E.E.B, 2015 / 80% Kannada, English, Hindi, Maths, Science &Social Science., Pre - University, 2017 / 95% Physics, Chemisry, Mathematics, Biology & Languages, Bangalore, 2019/ 97% Psychology, English, Maths, Art Education Etc.., , Experience, Other Hobbies, , :, :, , 1Year, Reading, Singing etc., , Place, Date, , :, :, , YYY, 11th March, 2021., , 4. Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which appeared in 'The Times of India' dated, 10th March, 2021. (Write XXX for name and YYY for Address.), , WANTED, Accounts Assistants, Applicants should have passed PUC Commerce Computer, Basics with Tally Compulsory, Apply within one week to:, The Regional Manager Karnataka Financial Ltd., Kasturba Road Mangalore – 1, Ans:XXX, , 4, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , YYY, 11th March, 2021., THE REGIONAL MANAGER, KARNATAKA FINANCIAL LIMITED,, KASTURBA ROAD MANGALORE - 1, Respected Sir,, Sub: - Application for the post of Accountant Assistant., Ref: - Your advertisement in “The Times of India’ dated 10th March, 2021., In response to your advertisement mention above, I am applying for the post of Accountant Assistant., I have passed my PUC with a First Class. I am fluent in English and local languages. Besides I have an experience of, one year as a Accountant Assistant.I have enclosed my resume with this application. I hope it will meet your, requirement., Thank You,, Yours Faithfully,, XXX, RESUME, Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Permanent Address, Nationality, Knowledge of Languages, Educational Qualification, Name of Examination, S.S.L.C, II P.U.C, COMPUTER, , :, :, :, :, :, :, , XXX, XYZ, ZZZ, YYY, Indian, English & other local languages, , Board / University Year / %, Subject, K.S.E.E.B, 2015 / 80% Kannada, English, Hindi, Maths, Science &Social Science., Pre - University, 2017 / 85% History, Economics, Business, Accountancy & Languages, Aptech, 2019 / 100% Tally, Java etc.., , Experience, Other Hobbies, , :, :, , 1Year, Reading, Singing etc., , Place, Date, , :, :, , YYY, 11th March, 2021., , 5. Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which appeared in the „The Deccan, Herald‟ dated 10th March, 2021. (Write XXX for name and YYY for address.), , 5, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Wanted, High School Teachers to teach English, Maths and, Kannada Applicants should be trained graduates, Should be able to teach in both Kannada and English, medium, Apply within 15 days to, The Secretary Sagar Education Trust, Vinobha Road, Shivaram Pet Mysore – 1, , Ans:XXX, YYY, 11th March, 2021., THE SECRETARY, SAGAR EDUCATION TRUST,, VINOBHA ROAD, SHIVARAM PET MYSORE - 1, Respected Sir,, Sub: - Application for the post of High School Teacher., Ref: - Your advertisement in “The Deccan Herald’ dated 10th March, 2021., In response to your advertisement mention above, I am applying for the post of High School Teacher., I have passed my B.Sc + B.ed with a First Class. I am fluent in English and local languages. Besides I have an, experience of one year as a High School Teacher. I have enclosed my resume with this application. I hope it will meet, your requirement., Thank You,, Yours Faithfully,, XXX, RESUME, Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Permanent Address, Nationality, Knowledge of Languages, Educational Qualification, Name of Examination, S.S.L.C, II P.U.C, B.Sc, B.ed, 6, , :, :, :, :, :, :, , XXX, XYZ, ZZZ, YYY, Indian, English & other local languages, , Board / University, K.S.E.E.B, Pre - University, Bangalore, Bangalore, , Year / %, 2011 / 80%, 2013 / 85%, 2016 / 90%, 2019 / 97%, , Subject, Kannada, English, Hindi, Maths, Science &Social Science., Physics, Chemisry, Mathematics, Biology & Languages, Physics, Maths, Biology and Languages, Psychology, Educational Evaluation & Assessments Etc, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , Experience, Other Hobbies, , :, :, , 1Year, Reading, Singing etc., , Place, Date, , :, :, , YYY, 11th March, 2021., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 6. Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which appeared in „The Times of, India‟ dated 10th March, 2021. (Write XXX for name and YYY for address.), Sogo Retail Management Pvt. Ltd., Requires, Sales Assistants, Qualification :, PUC pass, Fluency in English is essential, Working knowledge of computer is a must., Apply within a week to :, The Director,, Sogo Retail Management Pvt. Ltd., Ramnagar, Bellary - 560015, Ans:XXX, YYY, 11th March, 2021., THE DIRECTOR, SOGO RETAIL MANAGEMENT PVT. LTD., RAMNAGAR, BELLARY - 560015, Respected Sir,, Sub: - Application for the post of Sales Assistant., Ref: - Your advertisement in “The Times of India’ dated 10th March, 2021., In response to your advertisement mention above, I am applying for the post of Sales Assistant., I have passed my PUC with a First Class. I am fluent in English and local languages. Besides I have an experience of, one year as a Sales Assistant. I have enclosed my resume with this application. I hope it will meet your requirement., Thank You,, Yours Faithfully,, XXX, RESUME, Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Permanent Address, Nationality, 7, , :, :, :, :, :, , XXX, XYZ, ZZZ, YYY, Indian, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , Knowledge of Languages, Educational Qualification, Name of Examination, S.S.L.C, II P.U.C, COMPUTER, , QUESTION BANK, :, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , English & other local languages, , Board / University Year / %, Subject, K.S.E.E.B, 2015 / 80% Kannada, English, Hindi, Maths, Science &Social Science., Pre - University, 2017 / 85% Physics, Chemisry, Mathematics, Biology & Languages, Aptech, 2019 / 100% Tally, Java etc.., , Experience, Other Hobbies, , :, :, , 1Year, Reading, Singing etc., , Place, Date, , :, :, , YYY, 11th March, 2021., , 7. Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which appeared in „The Indian, Express‟ dated 10th March, 2021. (Write XXX for name and YYY for address.), Wanted, First Division Assistants, Qualifications: B.Com. Should know both Kannada and, English typewriting. A Good knowledge of computer is required., Apply immediately to, The Manager, Laxmi Finance Company, No. 166, Chennamma Circle Belagavi - 583421, Ans:XXX, YYY, 11th March, 2021., THE MANAGER, LAXMI FINANCE COMPANY,, NO. 166, CHENNAMMA CIRCLE, BELAGAVI - 583421, Respected Sir,, Sub: - Application for the post of First Divison Assistant., Ref: - Your advertisement in “The India Express’ dated 10th March, 2021., In response to your advertisement mention above, I am applying for the post of First Divison Assistant., I have passed my B.Com with a First Class. I am fluent in English and local languages. Besides I have an experience, of one year as a First Divison Assistant. I have enclosed my resume with this application. I hope it will meet your, requirement., Thank You,, Yours Faithfully,, XXX, 8, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , RESUME, Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Permanent Address, Nationality, Knowledge of Languages, Educational Qualification, Name of Examination, S.S.L.C, II P.U.C, B.Com, , :, :, :, :, :, :, , XXX, XYZ, ZZZ, YYY, Indian, English & other local languages, , Board / University Year / %, Subject, K.S.E.E.B, 2015 / 80% Kannada, English, Hindi, Maths, Science &Social Science., Pre - University, 2017 / 85% History, Economics, Business, Accountancy & Languages, Bangalore, 2020 / 90% Accounts, Economics, Business, Maths / Computer, , Experience, Other Hobbies, , :, :, , 1Year, Reading, Singing etc., , Place, Date, , :, :, , YYY, 11th March, 2021., , 8. Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which appeared in „Indian Express‟, dated 10th March, 2021. (Write XXX for name and YYY for address.), , Qualification :, , WANTED, PROJECT ASSISTANTS, P.U.C. or above with minimum 60% marks, Good communication skill in English and, Hindi, Kannada knowledge essential, Experienced candidates preferred, , Apply to:, The Manager, Shewtha, Enterprises,, 312 / A, Jnanabharathi,, B.R. Ambedkar Road,, Bangalore – 560014, Ans:XXX, YYY, 11th March, 2021., THE MANAGER, SHEWTHA ENTERPRISES,, 312 / A, JNANABHARATHI,, B.R. AMBEDKAR ROAD,, BANGALORE – 560014, , 9, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Respected Sir,, Sub: - Application for the post of Project Assistant., Ref: - Your advertisement in “India Express’ dated 10th March, 2021., In response to your advertisement mention above, I am applying for the post of Project Assistant., I have passed my PUC with a First Class. I am fluent in English and local languages. Besides I have an experience of, one year as a Project Assistant. I have enclosed my resume with this application. I hope it will meet your requirement., Thank You,, Yours Faithfully,, XXX, RESUME, Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Permanent Address, Nationality, Knowledge of Languages, Educational Qualification, Name of Examination, S.S.L.C, II P.U.C, COMPUTER, , :, :, :, :, :, :, , XXX, XYZ, ZZZ, YYY, Indian, English & other local languages, , Board / University Year / %, Subject, K.S.E.E.B, 2015 / 80% Kannada, English, Hindi, Maths, Science &Social Science., Pre - University, 2017 / 85% Physics, Chemisry, Mathematics, Biology & Languages, Aptech, 2019 / 100% Tally, Java etc.., , Experience, Other Hobbies, , :, :, , 1Year, Reading, Singing etc., , Place, Date, , :, :, , YYY, 11th March, 2021., , 9. Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which appeared in “The Indian, Express” dated 10th March, 2021. (Write XXX for name and YYY for address.), Wanted, Sales Representatives, Qualification : PUC or Diploma in Agriculture, Marketing Age :, 21-30 years, Language, : Fluency in English, Hindi, Apply within 10 days to:, Manager (HR), Mahiko India Pvt., Ltd.. Fort Road, Chitradurga - 570101, , 10, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Ans:XXX, YYY, 11th March, 2021., THE MANAGER (HR), MAHIKO INDIA PVT LTD,, FORT ROAD,, CHITRADURGA – 570101, , Respected Sir,, Sub: - Application for the post of Sales Representative., Ref: - Your advertisement in “The India Express’ dated 10th March, 2021., In response to your advertisement mention above, I am applying for the post of Sales Representative., I have passed my PUC with a First Class. I am fluent in English and local languages. Besides I have an experience, of one year as a Sales Representative. I have enclosed my resume with this application. I hope it will meet your, requirement., Thank You,, Yours Faithfully,, XXX, RESUME, Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Permanent Address, Nationality, Knowledge of Languages, Educational Qualification, Name of Examination, S.S.L.C, II P.U.C, COMPUTER, , :, :, :, :, :, :, , XXX, XYZ, ZZZ, YYY, Indian, English & other local languages, , Board / University Year / %, Subject, K.S.E.E.B, 2015 / 80% Kannada, English, Hindi, Maths, Science &Social Science., Pre - University, 2017 / 85% Physics, Chemisry, Mathematics, Biology & Languages, Aptech, 2019 / 100% Tally, Java etc.., , Experience, Other Hobbies, , :, :, , 1Year, Reading, Singing etc., , Place, Date, , :, :, , YYY, 11th March, 2021., , 10. Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement which appeared in The Deccan, Herald‟ dated 10th March, 2021. (Write XXX for name and YYY for address.), , 11, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , WANTED, Student Coordinator, Qualification: Any Degree with B.Ed, Should be good in English Communication, Apply immediately:, The Administrator, Global Minds Education Pvt. Ltd., 8th Mile, Hesaraghatta Road, Bengaluru - 560057, Ans:XXX, YYY, 11th March, 2021., THE ADMINISTRATOR, GLOBAL MINDS EDUCATIONAL PVT. LTD,, 8th MILE, HESARAGHATTA ROAD, BENGALURU - 560057, Respected Sir,, Sub: - Application for the post of Student Coordinator., Ref: - Your advertisement in “The Deccan Herald’ dated 10th March, 2021., In response to your advertisement mention above, I am applying for the post of Student Coordinator., I have passed my B.Sc + B.ed with a First Class. I am fluent in English and local languages. Besides I have an, experience of one year as a Student Coordinator.I have enclosed my resume with this application. I hope it will meet, your requirement., Thank You,, Yours Faithfully,, XXX, RESUME, Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Permanent Address, Nationality, Knowledge of Languages, Educational Qualification, Name of Examination, S.S.L.C, II P.U.C, B.Sc, B.ed, 12, , :, :, :, :, :, :, , XXX, XYZ, ZZZ, YYY, Indian, English & other local languages, , Board / University, K.S.E.E.B, Pre - University, Bangalore, Bangalore, , Year / %, 2011 / 80%, 2013 / 85%, 2016 / 90%, 2019 / 97%, , Subject, Kannada, English, Hindi, Maths, Science &Social Science., Physics, Chemisry, Mathematics, Biology & Languages, Physics, Maths, Biology and Languages, Psychology, Educational Evaluation & Assessments Etc, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , Experience, Other Hobbies, , :, :, , 1Year, Reading, Singing etc., , Place, Date, , :, :, , YYY, 11th March, 2021., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , ********************, , 13, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, „G‟. Block, Champion Reef‟s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , SPEECH WRITING, 1. Imagine that you are required to speak on the occasion of Independence Day on ‘Integrity and, Development’. Using the hints given below, write a speech in about 100 words., Importance of unity and integrity – Integrity: social and cultural dimensions – Threats to unity and integrity, – obstacle to development – Measures to be taken to preserve unity in diversity – Inclusive development –, need of the hour., Ans:Happy Morning, On the occasion of Independence Day on ‘Integrity and Development’, as the Secretary of our college Union, it's my, privilege to address you., Independence Day is a day of introspection. Even as we salute the great leaders who freed us from the colonial rule of, the British, it is important that we take stock of the present situation to see in what way we can take our nation, forward. When we look around, we see that the internal problems we now have are as bad as or even worse than the, problems we had in the pre – independence era. Communal feelings are running high and once again there is a threat, to our unity and integrity. It is now, more than ever, that we should remain strong as one nation of great strength. We, should rise above our personal differences of caste, creed, community and culture and look at ourselves as, IndiAnswer: This will ensure the development of our country. India is marching forward with great confidence in the, field of IT, sports and entrepreneurship. But all this can come to naught if there is internal strife. Also, development, has no meaning if it is not inclusive and doesn’t offer equal opportunity to all sections of society. So, on this, Independence Day, let us take a pledge that we will preserve our unity in diversity and make our society egalitarian in, its existence., Thank you., 2. Imagine that you are the president of your college union. You must deliver a speech on Gandhiji on Gandhi, Jayanti Day. Prepare a speech of about 100 words, based on the points given below:, Gandhiji - greatest Indian of 20th Century – leadership of freedom movement – weapons – truth and non –, violence – led simple life – fought for social and economic equality – relevance of Gandhism – in an age of, consumerism and globalization., Ans:Happy Morning, On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, as the President of our college Union, it's my privilege to address you., I’m given the opportunity to address you in my capacity as president of the college union. I would like to speak about, a great Indian of the 20th century who is an inspiration to millions of leaders all over the world. I am sure you have, already conjectured rightly that my reference is to Mahatma Gandhi. The epithet Mahatma is the most appropriate one, for him because he is an iconic leader who won freedom from British rule using the harmless weapons of non –, violence and non – cooperation. Truth was always his trump card. Sarvodaya – universal uplift was his vision as he, strove hard for sociai and economic equality. He had the credibility to do it as he himself led a very simple life. He, walked the talk. That is why to this day the Gandhian ideology has remained relevant. In fact, Gandhi’s simple living, and high thinking, his focus on cottage industry, his call for non – violence are the ideals that we have to uphold now,, in an age of consumerism and globalisation. Just as we say, ‘Go green,’ we should also say, ‘Go Gandhian., Thank you., 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 3. Imagine that you have been invited by a local science club to speak on superstitions. Prepare a speech in, about 100 words on the basis of the points given below:, Traditional beliefs – irrational feeble minds – fear – ignorance – illiteracy – lack of scientific attitude –, Common beliefs – cat crossing one’s path – presence of owls in the courtyard. – Measures to eradicate –, scientific clarifications – creating awareness – literacy drive., Ans:Happy Morning, Many of you are members of Science Club. Yet, I can challenge you and say that none of you is totally free of, superstition. This is owing to the fact that superstition and faith have a very thin line of demarcation. Throughout our, life we are taught how to value and revere faith. We are so immersed in this world of faith that even when faith, transgresses into the arena of superstition, we fail to realise the truth. But it is not merely traditional beliefs, but also, feeble minds, irrational fear, ignorance, illiteracy and lack of scientific attitude that have promoted and spread, superstition far and wide. It’s quite confounding that even in this scientifically and technologically advanced age, we, still get affected by the possibility of something inauspicious happening if a cat crosses our path or an owl is found in, our backyard. That is why it is important that rationalist groups come together to hold meets and create awareness to, weed out superstition from society and make it healthy., Thank you., 4. You have invited the District Superintendent of Police as the Chief Guest for your College Day programme., As the secretary of the College Union, you have to introduce the guest at the function. Using the details given, below, write a speech in about 100 words., Name: Sheela Patil, Birth Place: Gulbarga Educational, Qualification: M.A. from Gulbarga University – I.P.S. – 2005 Batch., Profile: Started career as lecturer – passed IPS – posted as DSP to Haveri – nightmare to anti – social elements, – known for courage and honesty – Now SP in your district., Ans:Happy Morning, Dignitaries on the dais and off the dais, It is a significant day today., College Day is the most important day on the calendar ofevents of an educational institution and it is with great, pleasure that I take the mike to introduce to you the Chief Guest. Since ours is a women’s college, it is with added, pride that I place before you the impressive details of Ms. Sheela Patil, District Superintendent of Police. Ms. Patil, hails from Gulbarga and has an M.A. from Gulbarga University. When it comes to the coveted IPS, I’m glad to, announce that she is a rank holder of 2005 batch. The way she has ascended the career chart is remarkable. From the, position of a lecturer she steadily rose to the level of IPS officer and became the favourite of all law – abiding citizens, of Haveri but a nightmare for anti – social elements. Her fearlessness and fairness have made her the most popular, leader. Her courage and honesty are exemplary. I’m sure many students will take her as their role model after listening, to her message. May I request you to address the audience?, 5. Your college is celebrating ‘Karnataka Rajyotsava’. You are asked to speak on the occasion. Write a speech, in about 100 words. Your speech should include the following. Points:, , 2, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Kannada speaking people – after independence – under several provinces – Struggle for unification – Linguistic, province called Mysore State formed in 1956. Renamed Karnataka – 1973. Present day status: hub of IT, industries, tourist attractions., Ans:Happy Morning, On the occasion of Kannnada Rajyosava, as the Secretary of our college Union, it's my privilege to address you., Kannada Rajyotsava, it is important that we take stock of the historical events that led to the formation of Karnataka., After independence the states were reorganised on linguistic basis. As a result, all the Kannada speaking people who, were spread in different provinces were brought together with the formation of Mysore State in 1956. After more than, one and a half decades, in 1973 the state was renamed as Karnataka. Now Karnataka is one of the most progressive, states in India. It is an IT hub and its capital Bangalore has earned for itself the name ‘Silicon Valley’. Karnataka is, also a favourite haunt of tourists because there are many spots of scenic beauty and historical importance. The people, of Karnataka are mature, sensible and sensitive and we should be the torch bearers of India., Thank you., 6. Imagine you have been asked to deliver a speech on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on the occasion of the celebration of, ‘Ambedkar Jayanti’ in your locality. Prepare a speech of about 100 words based on the points given below:, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar – architect of Indian Constitution – born 14th April, 1891. sought Maharaja of Baroda’s, help – went to USA – higher studies in Columbia – London School of Economics – got M.Sc., D.Sc. – voracious, reader – wrote articles on many topics – journalist – reformer – fought for equality – awarded Bharat Ratna –, passed away in 1956., Ans:Happy Morning, On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, as the Secretary of our college Union, it's my privilege to address you., Let me begin by stating that the Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It lays down the framework defining, fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers and duties of the government. All over, the world, it is acknowledged that the Constitution of India is one of the best crafted political and administrative, treatises. That is why we should remember Dr. B.R. Ambedkar who is the architect of the Constitution of India, with, deep veneration. Ambedkar, who was born on 14 April 1891, was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He, sought the help of Baroda’s Maharaja to go to the U.S.A. and study in Columbia University. He got his M.Sc., D.Sc., from London School of Economics. He was a voracious reader and turned out to be a great journalist and reformer., More importantly, he fought for the uplift of Dalits. His dream was for a society that was free of class and caste, distinctions. Before he passed away in 1956, he had realised his dream of a nation that was independent and self –, sufficient. He is the most deserving recipient of the highest civilian award of India – Bharath Ratna., Thank you., 7. You are the general secretary of your college cultural association. You have invited a musician to inaugurate, the college cultural fest. Based on the artist’s details given below, write a speech of introduction in 100 words., Name: Prasanna kumar, Birth Place: Sirsi (Uttara Kannada), , 3, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , Profile: Born into poor family – school dropout – had great passion for music – went to Mumbai. Worked as, labourer – found music teacher – put in vigorous practice – now famous all over the country – Rajyotsava, awardee., Ans:Happy Morning, Dignitaries on the dais and off the dais, It is a significant day today., This Cultural Fest is our attempt to tap and honour talent and that is why we are very happy to have Mr., Prasannakumar, who has come up in life because of his talent, as our Chief Guest. Mr. Prasannakumar’s life is a true, story of adventure, grit and determination. Mr. Prasannakumar underwent a lot of hardships as his family was poor., Born at Sirsi in Uttara Kannada, he was even forced to drop out of school as his father could not afford to pay the fees., Amidst all this, he kept his passion for music alive and went to Mumbai in search of greener pastures. He worked as, labourer and saved enough money to find a music teacher. Hard work never fails and his vigorous practice slowly but, steadily turned him into a successful and renowned musician. Today, the world recognises him as the recipient of, Rajyotsava Award. . I am proud to present to all of you, a self – made artiste of par excellence, Mr. Prasannakumar., 8. You are celebrating ‘World Environment Day’ under the auspices of your college Eco Club. The chief guest, of the function is a rustic man who has played a vital role in conservation of nature. His profile is given below., Based on the details, write a speech of 100 words which introduces the guest., Name: Hanumanthappa, Profile : Born in a small village – frequently drought – hit – poor family – no schooling – worked as cattle, herder – had love for trees – planted saplings on the slope of hill – took care – in course of time – large area, covered with trees – ground water increased – now tourist attraction., Ans:Happy Morning, Dignitaries on the dais and off the dais, It is a significant day today., On World Environment Day, it is a great honour that we have with us a man who has dedicated his whole life to, preserve the environment. My reference is to Sri Hanumanthappa, a true rustic who worships nature. Born in a small, village, Hanumanthappa faced hardships as his place was often hit by drought. He could not go to school; instead he, worked as cattle herder. Perhaps it was while grazing the cattle that his love for nature in general and for trees in, particular increased. He started planting trees on the slope of a hill and even took care of them. In due course of time, a, large area was covered with trees, and what is more, the ground water also increased. Now, this green stretch is a, tourist attraction. If each one of us emulates Hanumanthappa, we need to have absolutely no fear of any environmental, crisis. While presenting Hanumanthappa to all of you, I pray for his long life and health., 9. Imagine that you are celebrating ‘International Women’s Day’ and you are required to speak on the, occasion. Using the hints given below, write a speech in 100 words. Women empowerment – Importance of, education – Eradication of dowry system – Ensuring safety at workplaces – Treating women with respect –, Gender equality., Ans:Happy Morning, On the occasion of ‘International Women’s Day’, as the Secretary of our college Union, it's my privilege to address, you., 4, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , As I stand here to address you all, the first thought that comes to my mind is that the International Women’s Day is a, symbol of the long and difficult struggle of women for equality. Even as we celebrate the day, what we have to reckon, with is the truth that women have come a long way and enjoy many rights and privileges; yet they still have a long, way to go if they have to consider themselves truly empowered. Danger to the safety of women, including at, workplace, is still a sordid reality. Unless each man respects each woman, problems will persist. Thus, though the lot, of women has improved in., 10. You have invited the Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayat as the Chief Guest for your College, Annual Day programme. As the secretary of the Student Union, you have to introduce the guest at the, function. Write a speech in 100 words using the details given below., Name : Kiran Shetty, Birth Place : Kundapur Educational, Qualification : M.Com from Mysore University - I.A.S. – 2011 Batch, Profile : Started career as accountant in private company - passed IAS - posted as CEO to Gulbarga –, implemented several developmental schemes – eliminated rural unemployment – effectively managed, drought condition - Now ZP CEO in your district, Ans:Happy Morning, Dignitaries on the dais and off the dais, It is a significant day today., It is a great honour for me to introduce our Chief Guest Ms. Kiran Shetty, an IAS Officer of 2011 batch. Hailing from, Kundapur, Ms. Kiran Shetty started her career as accountant after her M.Com from Mysore University. After her IAS,, she was posted at Gulbarga and it was here that she exercised many of her innovative ideas. She implemented many, developmental schemes and her focus was on eliminating rural unemployment. She also efficiently tackled the, problem of drought - hit areas., Naturally, she turned out to be the most popular Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer and the citizens of Gulbarga, honoured her with the award ofAdarsha Jana Sevaki' when she was transferred from Gulbarga. Now, it is our good, fortune that she is posted in our District., Today, we have the honour of having such an illustrious person as our Chief Guest and I joyously invite Ms. Kiran, Shetty to address the audience., , *******************, , 5, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , PRONOMINAL WORDS, 1. Whenever one of the couriers leaves any city, he takes, his dispatches in one hand and the whip with bells in the, other, which he keeps shaking. Upon hearing the sound,, another man comes out in the next city and takes these, dispatches so that he can deliver them to the next city. As, a result the Sultan receives his dispatches in a very short, a time., he : ............................., them : ........................., , which : ........................., his : ..............................., , 2. Salim took the rare looking bird to his uncle and, asked him what kind of bird it was. His uncle, examined it and was unable to satisfy Salim’s, curiosity. He took Salim to W.S.Millard, who was, surprised to see such a young boy keen about birds., Millard took Salim and showed him many stuffed birds, at the society, where he worked., Him: ..........................., who: . ........................., , It: ........................., where: ................., , whom: ........................., , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, them: . ........................., , 6. Confucius was born into a family of lowest level of, aristocracy. They led a poor and miserable life., Unfortunately his parents died when he was very, young. Their death completely shattered his life and he, was forced to grow up in poverty, which taught him the, hard realities of life., They : ........................., their : ........................., , his : ........................., which: ........................., , 7. Dining places provided meals every day at a fixed, place. These were started in the 15 th Century. By the, middle of the 16th century, town people made it a habit, to dine out. They paid a shilling, which was quite, affordable. Many taverns became the meeting places of, leading people. Shakespeare, who lived in London, was, a regular customer of Mermaid tavern., These : ........................., which : ........................., , They : ........................., who: ........................., , 3. Colonel Rankin opened his parachute, it blossomed, out over him, and another tremendous blast battered, his body, with wind and hail. He could withstand its, force, suddenly he felt being pulled up by a current of, air and he was floating in the clouds, which enclosed, him from all directions., , 8. A copy editor checks grammatical errors and, misspelling that might lead to confusion. He corrects, them and makes the story easier to read. If the story is, too long it is again edited down to the right size. An eye, catching headline is added to make the reader interested, so that he will further recommend the story to his, associates., , It: . ......................., its: ........................., , that : . ........................., it : ..............................., , His:........................., which: ...................., , 4. Bernard Shaw’s legendary musical hit became a, popular film. It is the story of an English professor, who meets a young flower girl in a train, where she, was singing and selling flowers. He was fascinated by, her voice and appearance. So he decided to train her, and teach her English. Very soon he transformed her, into a refined lady., It : . ........................., her : ........................., , where : ......................, he : ............................, , 5. There are many Sphinxes in Egypt, and their heads, represent the kings who had once ruled over the land., When a king died he himself was supposed to become, the ‘Sun God’. The Egyptians worshipped and had, great faith in the Sun God, whom they trusted would, protect them from evil powers., Their: ........................., 1, , himself: ................, , He : ........................., his : ........................., , 9. Amelia chose Fred Noonan as her navigator in her, second attempt, because he was skilled and, experienced. They departed on June 1st from Miami, where she left behind some things, to make room for, additional fuel which was essential for them to fly on, long route., her: . ........................., where: ......................, , he: ........................., which: ......................, , 10. In Egypt, wild cats preyed upon rats that were, destroying grains which were stored in granaries. In, Rome, cats were treated as working animals and not, much respect was given to them. The Europeans, owned cats for fancy. They started breeding them at, home. In Japan, the beckoning cats were seen as lucky, since their charm was believed to protect households., which: ........................., , them: ........................., , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , They: ........................., , QUESTION BANK, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , their: ........................., , Answers:, 1. 1. courier, 3. dispatches, , 2. the whip with bells, 4. Sultan’s., , 2. 1. uncle, 3. W. S. Millard, , 2. the bird, 4. the society., , 3. 1. the parachute, 3. blast’s, , 2. Colonel Rankin’s, 4. clouds., , 4. 1. the film, 3. the young flower girl’s, , 2. train, 4. the English professor., , 5. 1. Sphinxes’, 3. Sun God, , 2. King, 4. Egyptians., , 6. 1. aristocracy, 3. parents, , 2. Confucius, 4. Poverty, , 7. 1. Dining places, 3. a shilling, , 2. town people, 4. Shakespeare, , 8. 1. grammatical errors and misspellings, 2. a copy editor, 3. the story, , 4. reader’s., , 9. 1. Amelia’s, 3. Miami, , 2. Fred Noonan, 4. fuel., , 10. 1. grains, 3. Europeans, , 2. cats, 4. beckoning cats’., , *****************, , 2, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.

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P.U.C II YEAR, ENGLISH, , QUESTION BANK, , JUMBLED SEGMENTS, Rewrite the jumbled segments to form a meaningful, sentence., 1. a real /there is / this/ in / toy kingdom / kinglet, 2. can’t earn / labour / you / stone palaces / by honest, 3. they /mind /killing people /in /war /don’t, 4.1994/Navdanya farm/ started/ was / in, 5. teaches / Earth University/ the / Earth Democracy, 6. by / inspired / is/ Tagore / the earth University, 7. old lady/ white haired/ Dona Laura/ a /was, 8. Don Gonzalo/ handkerchief / his / used / as a shoe, brush, 9. has made/ the snuff/ peace / Laura and Gonzalo/, between, 10. silver maiden /the / called/ Dona Laura/ was, 11. the bench / are /three priests/ on/ sitting, 12. agriculture / was / in / well versed /the old man, 13. all/forgot / Basavaiah’s death/ his songs/ after /, Tammanna, 14. apple/ to become /the child’s foot /an /wants, 15. first literary/ Borges’/reading/ Grimm’s Fairy tales/, was, 16. person/extraordinary / an/ was / mother / Borges’, 17. aesthetic / is /poetry/ act / an, 18. that is/ near/ far / all /becomes, 19. Bowing / in/ Japanese culture /a natural practice/ is, 20. expensive / in/ are /Motor cars/ Brazil, 21. young man/ popular / a/ Roof/ was, 22. movement/ is /cycling/ a/ social, 23. books/ that/ never/ will/ I/ disappear/ believe, 24. fond/ Gonzalo/ good/ of /verses/ was, 25. his assistant / Roof / five elders / besides / in the, room / and / were / there, 26. another shilling / got up / gave / Roof / each man /, again / and, 27. a lot of / had lately been / he / firewood / himself /, taking down, 28. every five years / exercise power / the great day / the, people / when, 29. he / of the booth / had gone in / Roof / as jauntily as /, went out, 30. the famous / wrote / cycling song / he / that has, become / their anthem, , EHTHASHAMUDDIN J, , 6. The Earth University is inspired by Tagore., 7. Dona Laura was a white-haired old lady., 8. Don Gonzalo used his handkerchief as a shoe brush., 9. The snuff has made peace between Laura and Gonzalo., 10. Dona Laura was called the silver maiden., 11. Three priests are sitting on the bench., 12. The old man was well versed in agriculture., 13. Tamanna forgot all his songs after Basavaiah’s death., 14. The child’s foot wants to become an apple., 15. Grimm’s Fairy Tales was Borges’ first literary reading., 16. Borges’ mother was an extraordinary person., 17. Poetry is an aesthetic act., 18. All that is far becomes near., 19. Bowing is a natural practice in Japanese culture., 20. Motor cars are expensive in Brazil., 21. Roof was a popular young man., 22. Cycling is a social movement., 23. I believe that books will never disappear., 24. Gonzalo was fond of good verses., 25. There were five elders in the room besides Roof and, his assistant., 26. Roof got up again and gave each man another shilling., 27. He himself had lately been taking down a lot of, firewood., 28. The great day every five years when the people, exercise power., 29. Roof went out of the booth as jauntily as he had gone, in., 30. He wrote the famous cycling song that has become, their anthem., , *****************, , Answers:, 1. There is a real kinglet in this toy kingdom., 2. You can’t earn stone palaces by honest labor., 3. They don’t mind killing people in war., 4. Navdanya farm was started in 1994., 5. The Earth University teaches Earth Democracy., 1, , Ehthashamuddin J Sheikh M.A., M.ED., I.I.S.T, #116, T.K.A.R. Building, ‘G’. Block, Champion Reef’s (P.O), Kolar Gold Fields - 563117, Kolar District, Karnataka State.