SECTION A 2 extracts from Merchant Of Venice. 1 essay type question from short story [20x1=20]

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1 ANNUAL EXAMINATION ENGLISH II STD IX SYLLABUS MERCHANT OF VENICE ACT I & ACT II POEMS (i) Small pain in my chest (ii) The Professor (iii) A Psalm of life SHORT STORIES (i) My Lost Dollar (ii) The Last Leaf (iii) The Bet TYPE OF QUESTIONS SECTION A 2 extracts from Merchant Of Venice SECTION B - 2extracts from poem SECTION C - 1 extract from short story [20x2=40] [20x2=40] [20x1=20] 1 essay type question from short story [20x1=20] QUESTION BANK 1. Salanio : Believe me, sir, had I such venture forth, he better part of my affections would

2 Be with my hopes abroad. (a) To whom is Salanio speaking? Who else is there? (b) Explain the second and third line of the extract. (c) What is meant by the word, ventures, abroad? [2x1=2] [2x1=2] (d) Where are Antonio s ships? How do these ships move? (e) What has Antonio just narrated which makes the speaker speak the above words? (f) Why would he be plucking the grass? What else he would do to console himself? 2. Salarino : I would have stay d till I had made you merry, If worthier friends had not prevented me. (a) Whom does Salarino want to feel merry and why? (b) How has Salarino been trying to cheer his friends up? (c) Where do the others promise to meet? [3x1=3] [2x1=2] [3x1=3] (d) Whom does he refer to with the terms : worthier friends? what do you think the reason was behind Salarino taking leave from Antonio? (e) What reason does Salarino give about Antonio s sadness? (f) What is referred to as wealthy Andrew? why is it so referred? [3x1=3] [3x1=3] (g) Where is the speaker present? Who else is present with him [2x1=2] 3. Bassanio : I owe the most in money and in love; And from your love I have a warranty To unburthen all my plots and purposes, How to get clear of all debts I owe. (a) Where are the speakers? Whom does Bassanio speak these words? [2x1=2] (b) Who else had already made their appearance? [2x1=2] (c) What is Bassanio s financial and emotional condition?

3 (d) Who had caused the above condition? What had Bassanio to comment on that person? (e) What does Bassanio want from Antonio and why? (f) How does Bassanio plan to pay back Antonio s money? 4. Bassanio : In Belmont is a lady richly left, And she is fair, and, fairer than that words, Of wondrous virtues. (a) Name the lady and her maid in waiting? (b) Which three qualities of her s are described here? (c) With whom is the lady compared and how? [2x1=2] [3x1=3] (d) Why does Bassanio refer to the lady in his speech? [3x1=3] (e) What is Bassanio s request to Antonio? (f) How does Antonio react to Bassanio s request? [2x1=2] [2x1=2] (g) What example of school days does Bassanio give to Antonio before thie extract to show his love for Antonio? 5. Nerissa : If he should offer to choose, and choosethe right casket, you should refuse to Perform your father s will, if you should Refuse to accept him. (a) Who is he? Where he is present? Give one characteristic of he. [3x1=3] (b) How does Portia feel towards him? (c) What do Nerissa s words imply? [2x1=2] (d) What are the difficulties between Portia and the Englishmen? (e) What quality of Portia is revealed from all these descriptions? [3x1=3] (f) What was the plan made by Portia?

4 6. Bassanio : Shylock, do you hear? Shylock : I am debating of my present store:and, by the near guess of my memory, I can not instantly raise up the gross, Of full three thousand ducats. What of that? (a) Why does Bassanio need the money? How much does he need? (b) Why can t his rich friend Antonio supply him with the amount? [3x1=3] (c) Explain Shylock s dialogue in this extract. (d) Why was Shylock ready to help Bassanio with the money, eventhough an enemy? (e) Who else is present in the scene? Where are all the characters present? [2x1=2] (f) From whom does Shylock decide to take help? Why? [3x1=3] 7. Shylock : This was a way to thrive, and he was blest;and thrift is blessing, if men steal it not. Antonio : This was a venture, sir, that Jacob serv d for; A thing not in his power to bring to pass,but sway d and fashion d by the hand of heaven. (a) What is the story of Jacob? [5x1=5] (b) Why does Antonio not agree with Shylock? (c) Who else is present in the scene? Why? [3x1=3] (d) In what reference does Shylock brings the story of Jacob? [3x1=3] (e) What reason does Antonio give for borrowing money from Shylock? [3x1=3] (f) Why is Shylock ready to help hi enemies? [2x1=2] 8. Shylock : O father Abram, what these Christians are, Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect? The thought of others! Pray you, tell me this; (a) How does Shylock try to convince Bassanio that his motive is harmless?

5 (b) How is the entire matter solved? (c) What has Antonio spoken earlier to which Shylock speaks these words? (d) Was Bassanio happy with the bond? Why? (e) Describe Shylock s character as portrayed in this scene. 9. Morocco : even for that I thank you; Therefore, I pray you, lead me to the caskets,to try my fortune. (a) To whom does the speaker thank and why? (b) Where are they going now? Why? (c) When will the speaker s hazards be made? [2x1=2] [3x1=3] [2x1=2] (d) What are your views about the Prince of Morocco and why? [5x1=5] (e) The speaker has earlier too thanked Portia. What was the reason then? (f) Whom does Morocco refer to in order to show that he may be defeated by bad fortune? explain in detail. 10. Launcelot : The fiend gives the more friendly counsel: I will run, fiend; my heels are at your command, I will run. i. Who is Launcelot? How does the fiend tempt him? [3x1=3] ii. Who is opposing the fiend and how? [3x1=3] iii. Why does Launcelot want to leave his old master? iv. What would happen if he would serve the Jew? [2x1=2] v. Whom does Launcelot decide to obey and why? [3x1=3] vi. Whom does Launcelot meet after this extract? Describe about the person in brief. [5x1=5] 11. Gobbo: Lord, how art thou changed! Hoe dost thou and thy master agree? I have brought him a present. How agree you now?

6 Launcelot : Well, well; but, for mine own part, as I have set up my rest to run away, so I will notrest till I have run some ground. (a) How does Launcelot reveal his real identity to Gobbo? (b) How is Gobbo ultimately convinced? (c) What decision had Launcelot made? Why? [3x1=3] [3x1=3] (d) What does Launcelot inform Gobbo about his future plans? (e) Why does Gobbo feel that his son has changed? [3x1=3] (f) How did Launcelot confuse Gobbo before this extract? Why? 3x1=3] 12. Launcelot : In very brief, the suit is impertinent to myself, as your worship shall know by this honest old man: and, though I say it, though old man, yet, poor man, my father. Bassanio : one speak for both :- what would you? Launcelot : Serve you, sir. Gobbo : that is the very defect of the matter. (a) What does Bassanio answer to the Gobbos request? (b) What does Launcelot want from Bassanio? Why? (c) What was the gift that Gobbo gives to Bassanio? Actually for whom it was brought? Why? [3x1=3] (d) Where are the speakers present? What are they discussing about? (e) Describe Launcelot s character as portrayed in this scene. [5x1=5] 13. Gratiano : I have a suit to you. Bassanio : You have obtain d it. Gratiano : you must not deny me. I must go with you to Belmont. Bassanio : Why, then you must. _ But hear thee, Gratiano;

7 (a) Where are the speakers? [1x1=1] (b) Who has just gone out and with what orders? [3x1=3] (c) On what conditions does Bassanio agree to take Gratiano to Belmont? (d) What is Gratiano adviced to do when he is in the company of strangers? [5x1=5] (e) In what way can Gratiano s behaviour harm Bassanio s image? (f) Why is Gratiano allowed to behave as usual for that particular night? [3x1=3] 14. Antonio : Thou know st that all my fortunes are at sea: Neither have I money, nor commodity To raise a present sum: therefore, go forth; Try what my credit can in Venice do: (a) To whom does Antonio speak these words? why? (b) Is Antonio able to provide what the person whom he speaks with asks for? Why? (c) What solution does Antonio suggest to the other person? (d) What impression do you get about Antonio from this extract? (e) Bring out atleast two differences between the character of Antonio and Bassanio as presented in the opening scene of Act I of the play. 15. Nerissa : Your father was very virtuous: and holy men at their death Have good inspirations; therefore, the lottery, that he hath devised in these three chests of gold, silver and lead, - (a) What does Nerissa refer to in this extract? What was her purpose for this dialogue? (b) Describe the lottery in detail.

8 (c) Bring out the difference between Portia s and Nerissa s views about the lottery. (d) In what mood do you find Portia during this extract? What makes her mood so? (e) What does Portia ask Nerissa to do after this extract? Why? 16. Nerissa : How say by the French lord, Monsieur Le Bon? Portia : God made him, and therefore let him pass for a man. In truth, it is a sin to be a mocker; but, he! i. Why is the French Lord mentioned in this extract? Explain in detail what does Portia tell about the French Lord? [5x1=5] ii. Name all the suitors that Nerissa mentions with atleast one characteristic of each.[6x1=6] iii. Whom does Nerissa mention after French Lord? What is Portia s opinion about that person? [5x1=5] iv. What are Portia s views about the Prince of Morocco? 17. Portia : If I live to be as old as Sibylla, I will die as chaste as Diana, Unless I be obtained by the manner of my father s will. I am glad This parcel of wooers are so reasonable; for there is not one among them but I dote on his very absence; and I pray God grant them a fair departure. Nerissa : Do you remember, lady, in your father s time, a venetian, a scholar and a soldir, that came hither in company of the Marquis of Montferry? i. What was Portia s father s will as far as Portia s marriage is concerned? ii. Who is Sibylla and Diana? Why does Portia refer to them in her dialogue? [5x1=5] iii. Whom does Nerissa refer to in her dialogue? Where he is present? [2x1=2] iv. What are Portia s feelings about the person mentioned by Nerissa?

9 v. What makes Portia sad in this scene? How does Nerissa try to console her?[5x1=5] 18. Bassanio : For the which, as I told you, Antonio shall be bound. Shylock : Antonio shall be bound, - well. Bassanio : May you stead me? Will you pleasure me? Shall I know your answer? Shylock : Three thousand ducats, for three months, and Antonio bound. (a) In what context is Antonio s name referred to in this extract? Why? (b) how far is Antonio wise to bind himself to such a bond? {c) give the meaning of : : May you stead me? Will you pleasure me? (d) why was Shylock worried about Antonio s ventures? {e} why does Bassanio come to take money from Shylock? Does he get it? 19. Shylock : When Jacob grazed his uncle Laban s sheep This Jacob from our Holy Abraham was, (As his wise mother wrought in his behalf) The third possessor: ay, he was the third-antonio : And what of him? i. What topic is referred to in the extract? Who wer ejacob and Abraham? ii. Give the story of Jacob in detail. [5x1=5] iii. Differentiate between Shylock s and Antonio s opinion about Jacob s success.[5x1=5] iv. Describe the ill treatments done by Antonio towards Shylock? v. On what condition does Shylock agree to give money to Bassanio? [2x1=2] 20. Antonio : Well, Shylock, shall we be beholding to you?

10 Shylock : Signior Antonio, many a time and oft in the Rialto you have rated me About my moneys and my usances: Still have I borne it with patient shrug, For sufferance is the badge of all our tribe: i. What is meant by, shall we be beholding to you? what is Rialto? [3x1=3] ii. Why did Shylock bear Antonio s insults patiently? [3x1=3] iii. Explain in detail the reasons for Shylock s hatred towards Antonio? [5x1=5] iv. Describe in detail Shylock s character as portrayed in this scene? [5x1=5] v. What condition does Shylock give for helping Bassanio? Why does Antonio agree to such a condition? 21. Shylock : Go with me to the notary, seal me there Your single bond; and, in a merry sport, If you repay me not on such a day In such a place, such sum or sums as are Express d in the condition, let the forfeit Be nominated for an equal pound Of your fair flesh, to be cut off and taken, In what part of your body pleaseth me. i. Whom does Shylock speak these words? Where? [2x1=2] ii. Why does Shylock mention about notary in his dialogue? iii. What is the condition he wants to put up in the notary? Why? iv. What does Shylock speak before this extract to show his innocence about the bond? [5x1=5] v. Name the characters present in this scene. Name the historical characters mentioned in their discussions throughout this scene? [5x1=5] 22. Morocco : By this scimitar, That slew the Sophy and a Persian Prince That won three fields of Sultan Solyman, I would outstare the sternest eyes that look, Outbrave the heart most daring on earth, Pluck the young sucking cubs from the she bear, Yea, mock the lion when he roars for prey, To win thee, lady. But, alas the while!

11 i. What is meant by a scimitar? what conquests did Morocco make by using it? ii. Write about two brave deeds that Morocco is prepared to carry out in order to win Portia? iii. Who are Hercules and Lichas? Why does Morocco mention their names? iv. Why does Morocco fear his blind fortune? v. Where does Portia ask Morocco to go before the lottery? Why? 23. Launcelot : - well my conscious says, Launcelot, budge not. budge! says the fiend. Budge not! says my conscience. Conscience, say I, you counsel well: fiend, say I, you counsel well, to be ruled by my conscience, I should stay with the Jew, my master, who God bless the mark! is the kind of devil; and to run away from the Jew, I should be ruled by the fiend, who saving your reverence, is the devil himself. (a) Who is Launcelot? What inner struggle is going on in his mind? (b) Why was Launcelot s comic dialogues needed in this play? (c) Why does Launcelot want to run away from his master? Where does he want to work? Why? [6x1=6] (d) Mention the reasons why his conscience forces him to stay with his master? [3x1=3] Briefly describe Launcelot s character in your own words. [3x1=3] 24. Jessica I am sorry thou wilt my father so:our house is hell, and thou, a merry devil, thee. guest: Didst rob it of some taste of tediousness.but fare thee well; there is a ducat for And Launcelot, soon at supper shalt thou seelorenzo, who is thy new master s Give him this letter; do it secretly;and so farewell; I would not have my father

12 See me in talk with thee. (a) Give reasons for Launcelot s leaving Jessica s house. [3MARKS] (b) Give the meaning of: Our house is hell, and thou, a merry devil, Didst rob it of some taste of tediousness. [5MARKS] (c) How does Jessica show in words and action that she liked Launcelot s presence in her house? [3MARKS] (d) What errand does Jessica give to Launcelot? What precautions does she ask him to take while doing the errand? [4MARKS] (e) How does Jessica show herself as a scheming but prudent yound lady? In what way is her character different from that of Portia? [5MARKS] 25. Launcelot-But, adieu: theses foolish drops do somewhat drown my manly spirit: adieu. Jessica - Farewell, good Launcelot. Alack, what heinous sin is it in me blood, strife, To be ashamed to be my father s child! But though I am daughter to his I am not to his manners. O Lorenzo, If thou keep promise, I shall end this Become a Christian, and thy loving wife! (a) How does Launcelot bid farewell to Jessica? In this context, what are your feelings for Launcelot, Jessica and Shylock? [6MARKS] (b) Why does Jessica regret being the daughter of Shylock? What is the heinous sin referred to in the extract? [5MARKS] (c) Give the meaning of: But though I am a daughter to his blood, I am not to his manners.[3marks] (d) Which promise has Lorenzo to keep? Describe the strife that Jessica is going to end? [3MARKS] (e) Explain Jessica s relationship with her father shown in the scene. [3MARKS]

13 26. Lorenzo -Nay, we will slink away in supper time, Disguise us at my lodging, and return All in an hour. Gratiano - We have made good preparation. Salarino - We have not spoke us yet of torch bearer. Salanio - Tis vile, unless it may be quaintly order d, And better in my mind, not undertook. Lorenzo - Tis now but four o clock: we have two hours, To furnish us. (a) Why do Lorenzo and his friends plan to disguise themselves at dinner time? How well are they prepared for the disguise? [4MARKS] (b) Who is supposed to be the torch bearer? What is the actual purpose of having a torch bearer in the scene? [4MARKS] (c) Whose letter does Launcelot bring? Why it is important confidential letter? [4MARKS] (d) Who Is giving the dinner party? Whom does Launcelot invite for the dinner? [4MARKS] (e) Describe briefly how the dinner party facilitates the elopement of Jessica with Lorenzo?[4MARKS] 27. Lorenzo - I must needs tell thee all. She hath directed How I shall take her from her father s house:what gold and jewels she is furnish d with: heaven, What page s suit she hath in readiness.if e er the Jew her father come to It will for his gentle daughter s sake:and never dare misfortune cross hr foot, Unless she do it under this excuse,that she is issue to a faithless Jew. bearer. Come, go with me : pursue this as thou goest,fair Jessica shall be my torch (a) What information has Jessica given to Lorenzo regarding her elopement?[4marks]

14 (b) According to Lorenzo how could the Jew go to heaven? [3MARKS] (c) What does Lorenzo wish for Jessica? According to him, how could misfortune come to Jessica? [5MARKS] (d) Give an example of racial discrimination hinted at in the extract. [3MARKS] (e) Describe the atmosphere of activity and pre occupation prevailing in this short scene.[5marks] 28. Shylock - I am bid forth to supper, Jessica: There are my keys. But wherefore should I go?i am not bid for love: they flatter me: But yet I ll go in hate, to feed upon The prodigal Christian. Jessica, my girl, rest, Look to my house. I am right loath to go: There is some ill a-brewing towards my For I did dream of money bags tonight. (a) Why does Shylock accept the invitation to dinner? On what grounds did Shylock refuse to accept an invitation to dinner earlier in the play? [5MARKS] (b) Why is Shylock unhappy to accept the invitation this time too? Who is the Prodigal Christian? Give the meaning of the word prodigal? [5MARKS] (c) Give the meaning of: (i) I am not bid for love. (ii) I am right loath to go. [4MARKS] (d) How do Jessica and Lorenzo take advantage of Shylock s absence from home during dinner?[3marks] (e) What sort of bad omen did Shylock have which made him think that there is some evil being plotted against him? [3MARKS] 29. Lock up my doors: and when you hear the drum And the vile squealing of the wry neck d fife,clamber not you up to the casements then, Nor trust your head into the public street,to gaze on Christian fools with varnish d faces; But stop my house s ears, I mean my casements:let not the sound of shallow foppery enter My sober house. By Jacob s staff, I swear I have no mind of feasting forth to night;

15 (a) Who is the speaker of the above lines? To whom is he giving this advice? Why should the doors be locked? [4MARKS] (b) Where is the speaker going? What reason does he give for his going out? [3MARKS] (c) Give the meaning of : (i) Clamber not you up to the casements. (ii) sound of shallow foppery. [2MARKS] (d) Who are the Christian fools with varnished faces? what are they planning against the speaker? What warning did the speaker have of it earlier? [5MARKS] (e) Does the person to whom the advice is given, follow the speaker s advice? Why? [3MARKS] (f) Summarise the advice of the speaker in your own words. [3MARKS] 30. Shylock - The patch is kind enough, but a huge feeder, Snial-slow in profit, and he sleeps by day More than the wild cat: drones hive not with me;therefore I part with him To one that I would have him help to waste His borrow d purse. Well, Jessica, go in:perhaps I will return immediately: Do as I bid you: shut doors after you:fast bind, fast find; A proverb never stale in thrifty mind. (a) What is meant by the patch in the extract? What reasons does Shylock give to Jessica for parting with Launcelot? [4marks] (b) Whom does Shylock wish to be ruined? Why? [4marks] (c) What does Shylock mean by saying drones hive not with me? [3marks] (d) What is meant by borrowed purse? For what purpose was it borrowed? [3marks] (e) Why does Shylock ask Jessica to shut doors? Give the meaning of Fast bind, fast find?[3marks] (f) Describe briefly how Shylock becomes an instrument of fate in this scene.[3marks] 31. Gratiano And it is marvel he out dwells his hour, For lovers ever run before the clock.

16 Salarino - O, ten times faster Venus pigeons fly To seal love s bonds new-made, than they are wont, To keep obliged faith unforfeited. Gratiano - That ever holds: who riseth from a feast With that keen appetite that he sits down? Where is the horse that doth untread again His tedious measures with the unbated fire That he did pace them first? All things that are, Are with more spirit chased than enjoy d. (a) Who has out-dwelt his hour? Normally what do lovers do as far as the appointed time is concerned? [4marks] (b) Who is Venus? How do Venus pigeons behave as far as love is concerned?[4marks] (c) How does Gratiano explain in the extract the state of people in love? [3marks] (d) Give the meaning of (i) he out-dwells his hour (ii) To seal love s bonds newmade.[4marks] (e) Explain the meaning of: Where is the horse that doth untread again, His tedious measures with the unbated fire. [2marks] (f) All things that are, Are with more spirit chased than enjoy d. How far is this statement brought out by giving the example of a ship? [3marks] 32. Lorenzo Sweet friends, your patience for my long abode. Not I, but my affairs, have made you wait:when you shall please to play the thieves for wives, I ll watch as long for you then,. Approach: Here dwells my father Jew. Ho! Who s within? (a) Where is Lorenzo and who are his sweet friends? [3marks] (b) What did his friends say about the anxiety of those in love? [4marks] (c) What were the affairs that kept the speaker away so long? [3marks] (d) What is meant by to play the thieves for wives? How apt are these remarks in the context?[4marks]

17 (e) What does Lorenzo ask Jessica to do later in the scene? What is Jessica s reaction to his request? [4marks] (f) Who appears on the stage after the extract? In what condition does the person appear?[2marks] 33. Jessica Here, catch this casket; it is worth the pains. I am glad tis night, you donot look on me,for I am much ashamed of my exchange: But love is blind, and lovers cannot see The pretty follies that themselves commit; For if they could, Cupid himself would blush To see me thus transformed to a boy. Lorenzo Descend, for you must be my torch bearer. Jessica - What, must I hold a candle to my shames? They in themselves, good sooth, are too too light. Why, tis an office of discovery, love; And I should be obscured. (a) What do you think is sent down in the casket? How can you conclude that the contents in the casket are valuable? [3marks] (b) What is meant by I am much ashamed of my exchange? Why is the exchange needed?[3marks] (c) In what way is the love blind in the context? Who is referred to as Cupid? Why would he blush? [5marks] (d) What is meant by a troch bearer.? In what way would Jessica hold a candle to her shames, if she were a torch bearer? [4marks] (e) Give the meaning of Why, tis an office of discovery, love: And I should be obscured. [2marks] (f) How is Jessica s feminine nature highlighted in the extract? [3marks] 34. Portia Go draw aside the curtains, and discover, The several caskets to this noble prince.- Now make your choice. (a) Who is asked to draw aside the curtains? Who is asked to make his choice? [4marks] (b) What does Portia say later to the prince regarding the right casket? [3marks]

18 (c) Which casket does the prince finally choose? What are the reasons for his choice?[4marks] (d) For what reasons does the prince reject the other two caskets? [3marks] (e) What does the prince find when he opens the casket? [2marks] (f) How does the prince bid farewell to Portia? What does Portia say what the prince leaves the place? [4marks] 35. Morocco Who chooseth me shall get as much as he deserves. As much as hedeserves! Pause there, Morocco,And weigh thy value with an even hand; If thou be st rated by thy estimation,thou dost deserve enough: and yet enough May not extend so far as to the lady:and yet to be afeared of my deserving Were but a weak disabling of myself.as much as I deserve! Why, that s the lady: I do in birth deserve her, and in fortunes,in graces and in qualities of breeding; But more than these, in love I do deserve. (a) On which casket do the words, Who chooseth me shall get as much as he deserves, appear? [2marks] (b) Why do Morocco initially doubt his worth to deserve the lady? [4marks] (c) Why does he change his mind and say that he deserves the lady? [5marks] (d) Give the meaning of :(i) And weigh thy value with an even hand (ii) a weak disabling of myself. [4marks] (e) Why does Morocco think that Portia s picture is not in the lead casket? [5marks] 36. From the four corners of the Earth they come To kiss this shrine, this mortal breathing saint: The Hyrcanian deserts and the vasty wilds Of wide Arabia are as throughfares now, For princes to come view fair Portia: The watery kingdom, whose ambitious head, Spits in the face of heaven, is no bar To stop the foreign spirits; but they come, As o er a brook, to see fair Portia.

19 (a) Who speaks these words? Where is he? What has he said about his courage in an earlier scene? [5marks] (b) What is the significance of the words shrine and saint? which breathing saint does the speaker refer to? [4marks] (c) What warning is given by Portia to the speaker before he makes the choice?[2marks] (d) Who are they that are referred to in the extract? What difficulties do they face while coming? [4marks] (e) Give the meaning of : - (i) Hyrcanian deserts (ii) The watery kingdom. [2marks] (f) Why does the speaker reject the lead casket? [3marks] 37. Or shall I think in silver she s immured,being ten times under valued to tried gold? O sinful thought! Never so rich a gem Was set in worse than gold. They have in England A coin that bears the figure of an angel Stamped in gold, but that s insculp d upon; But here an angel in a golden bed Lies all within. Deliver me the key: Here do I choose, and thrive I as I may! (a) Why does the prince think that Portia s picture is not in the silver casket?[3marks] (b) What is the sinful thought? why is it so? [4marks] (c) Describe the coin referred to in the extract. What is the difference between the angel on the coin and the angel in the casket? [5marks] (d) After opening the casket, the prince finds a dead skull and a scroll. Explain what is written on the scroll. [3marks] (e) Explain how the theme of appearance and reality is shown in the choice made by the prince.[5marks] 38. Salanio - I never heard a passion so confused, So strange, outrageous, and so variable, As the dog Jew did utter in the streets: My daughter! O my ducats! O my daughter! Fled with a Christian! O my Christian ducats! Justice! The law! My ducats, and my daughter! A sealed bag, two sealed bags of ducats, Of double ducats, stolen from me by my daughter!

20 And jewels! And two stones, two rich and precious stones, Stolen by my daughter! Justice! Find the girl! She hath the stones upon her, and the ducats! (a) What is meant by a passion so confused, so strange, outrageous, and so variable? why was the Jew so excited? [5marks] (b) Earlier, how did the Jew trouble the duke? Where did the duke go and what were his findings? [4marks] (c) What did the Jew utter in his excitement? Besides money, what else did the Jew s daughter steal? [4marks] (d) Give the meaning of: - (i) double ducats (ii) a sealed bag. [2marks] (e) Explain how Shylock s lamentations add to the humour in the play. [5marks] 39. Salanio Let good Antonio look he keep his day, Or he shall pay for this. Salarino Marry, well remember d. I reason d with a Frenchman yesterday, wsho told me, in the narrow seas that part The French and English, there miscarried A vessel of our country richly fraughti thought upon Antonio when he told me;and wish d in silence that it were not his. (a) What is meant by Let good Antonio look he keep his day? what could be the consequence if Antonio failed to keep his day? [4marks] (b) What did Salarino hear from the Frenchman, the previous day? Why was the news quite startling? [4marks] (c) After hearing the news from the Frenchman, what did Salarino wish? [2marks] (d) What advice does Salanio give to Salarino regarding Antonio? [3marks] (e) Explain how the news given by the Frenchman creates suspense in the story. What be Shylock s reaction after hearing the news? [4marks] (f) What role do Salanio and Salarino play in this scene? [3marks] 40. Salarino Of hi return : he answer d, Do not so; Slubber not business for my sake, bassanio, But stay the very riping of the time; And for the Jew s bond which he hath of me, Let it not enter your mind of love: Be merry: and employ your chiefest thoughts To courtship and such fair ostents of love As shall conveniently become you there:

21 (a) In what context has Antonio said the words given in quotation? Who quotes his words here? [4marks] (b) Give the meaning of :(i) Slubber not business for my sake, Bassanio (ii) But stay the very riping of the time. [4marks] (c) What advice did Antonio give to Bassanio about the latter s stay in Belmont and his love affair? [4marks] (d) Describe how Antonio parted from Bassanio. What does it show about their relationship? [4marks] (e) What do Salanio and Salarino decide to do at the end of this scene? [4marks] 41. Nerissa Quick, quick, I pray thee: draw the curtain straight: The prince of Arragon hath te en hi oath, And comes to his election presently. Portia Behold, there stand the caskets, noble prince: If you choose that wherein I am contain d, Straight shall our nuptial rites be solemnized; But if you fail, without more speech, my lord, You must be gone from hence immediately. (a) What proper honour is given to Arragon to indicate that he is a prince? [3marks] (b) Enumerate the three conditions in the oath which Arragon was supposed to take. Which conditions in the oath he explicitly keeps at the end of the scene? [5marks] (c) How wise it is to arrange marriage through a lottery system where chance plays a significant role? What does Portia feel in this regard? How does Nerrisa justify the system in Portia s case? [7marks] (d) It is said that Arragon is too proud and self opinionated. Do you agree with this statement? Give two reasons to justify your answer. [5marks] 42. Arragon what says the golden chest? Ha! Let me see: Who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire. What many men desire! That many may be meant By the fool multitude, that choose by show, Not learning more than the fond eye doth teach, Which pries not to the interior, but, like the marlet, Builds in the weather on the outward wall, Even in the force and road of casualty. I will not choose what many men desire, Because I will not jump with common spirits, And rank me with the barbarous multitudes. (a) What does the inscription on the gold casket say? Which casket does the speaker choose?[4marks]

22 (b) How does Arragon interpret the meaning of many men given on the gold casket?[4marks] (c) How does Arragon compare the marlet to the foolish multitude?[4marks] (d) Give the meaning of (i) in the force and road of casualty (ii) rank me with the barbarous multitude [4marks] (e) How is the theme of appearance and reality brought out in the choice of caskets? [4marks] 43. Arragon Why, then to thee, thou silver ttreasure house: Tell me once more what title thou doust bear: Who chooseth me shall get as much as he deserves. And well said too : for who shall go about To cozen fortune and be honourable Without the stamp of merit? Let none presume To wear an undeserved dignity. (a) What does the inscription on the silver casket say? [3marks] (b) Why did the principles of the inscription on the silver casket appeal to Arragon? [4marks] (c) Give the meaning of To cozen fortune and be honourable Without the stamp of merit? [4marks] (d) How does Arragon explain further the importance of deserving before getting an honoured position? [5marks] (e) Which casket did Arragon finally choose? What did he feel after making the choice?[4marks] 44. Arragon Still more fool I shall appear By the time I linger here: With one fool s head I came to woo, But I go away with two. Sweet, adieu. I ll keep my oath, Patiently to bear my wroth. (a) After which incident does Arragon speak these words? In what mood is he? With which fool s head did he come to woo? [5marks] (b) Which second head did he get? Briefly state what was written on the Schedule attached to the second head? [5marks] (c) Which casket does the speaker choose? Why did he choose that casket? [4marks] (d) After the departure of the Prince, what did Portia say about him?[4marks] (e) State the old saying uttered by Nerissa after the Prince s departure?[2marks] 45. Servant Madam, there is alighted at your gate A young Venetian, one that comes before To signify the approaching of his lord; From whom he bringeth sensible

23 regrets, To wit, besides commends and courteous breath, Gifts of rich value. Yet I have not seen So likely an ambassador of love: A day in April never came so sweet, To show how costly summer was at hand, As this fore-spurrer comes before his lord. (a) Where does this scene take place? Who has alighted at the gate?[2marks] (b) The visitor brought gifts of rich value. What does this indicate in the context of the scene?[2marks] (c) Give the meaning of the last three lines of the extract.[5marks] (d) What were the reactions of Portia and Nerissa to the announcement of a new suitor?[4marks] (e) Why does Portia say to the servant to be silent and not to praise the young Venetian further?[4marks] (f) Explain how the plot makes progress in this scene.[3marks] 46. Antonio In soothe, I know not why I am so sad. It wearies me: you say it wearies you: But how I caught it, found it, or came by it, What stuff tis made of, whereof it is born, I am to learn: And such a want wit sadness makes of me, That I have much ado to know myself. (a) Where are Antonio and his friends? What does Antonio say about his sadness?[3marks] (b) Give the meaning of (i) whereof it is born (ii) a want wit sadness (iii) that I have much ado to know myself.[4marks] (c) What reason does Salarino give as the probable cause to Antonio s melancholy? [3marks] (d) State in your own words the scene on the ocean as described by Salarino, when Antonio s ships were sailing? [5marks] (e) The play begins in an atmosphere of melancholy. Why do you think that Antonio is presented as a melancholic and passive character? [5marks] 47. Bassanio I urge this childhood proof, Because what follows is pure innocence. I owe you much, and, like a wilful youth That which I owe is lost: but if you please To shoot another arrow that self way Which you did shoot the first, I do not doubt, As I will watch the aim, or to find both, Or bring your later hazard back again, And thankfully rest debtor for the first.

24 (a) Where are Bassanio and Antonio? What has Antonio said earlier in reply to which Bassanio speaks these words? [4marks] (b) Explain the following Or bring your latter hazard back again, And thankfully rest debtor for the first. [5marks] (c) What confession has Bassanio made to Antonio earlier about his financial position? How can you conclude that Bassanio is a spendthrift? [4marks] (d) What experience of his school days does Bassanio relate to justify his plan for repaying the loan? [3marks] (e) How does Bassanio propose to pay back his previous loan as well as the present loan?[4marks] 48. portia Besides, the lottery of my destiny Bars me the right of voluntary choosing: But if my father had not scanted me, And hedged me by his wit, to yield myself His wife who wins me by that means I told you, Yoursllf, renowned prince, then stood as fair As any comer I have look d on yet For my affection? (a) What is the lottery of Portia s destiny? How does it prevent her from the right of voluntary choosing? [4marks] (b) Give the meaning of But if my father had not scanted me, And hedged me by his wit, to yield myself His wife who wins me by that means I told you,. [4marks] (c) How prudent was Portia s father to have arranged her marriage through a lottery? Give a reason for your answer. [4marks] (d) Give the brief character sketch of the Prince of Morocco in this scene. [4marks] (e) Do you agree with Portia s statement that the Prince of Morocco stands as a fair chance as the other suitors? Give a reason to justify your opinion. [4marks] 49. Salarino Not in love neither? Then let us say you are sad, Because you are not merry: and twere as easy, For you to laugh and leap and say you are merry, Because you are not sad. Now, by two headed Janus, Nature hathframed a strange fellows in her time: Some that will evermore peep through their eyes, And laugh like parrots at a bagpiper;

25 And other of such vinegar aspect,that they ll not show their teeth in way of smile, Though Nestor swear the jest be laughable. (a) Who has just said that Antonio was in love? What was the reaction of Antonio to that remark? [3marks] (b) Antonio says that he is not sad because of love. What explanation does Salarino give in the extract for Antonio s sadness? [2marks] (c) What is meant by two-headed Janus? why is he referred to in the extract? [4marks] (d) Describe in your words the two types of strange fellows whohave been framed by nature.[2marks] (e) Who is Nestor? Why is he referred to in the extract? [3marks] (f) Give the meaning of (i) And other of such vinegar aspect (ii)though Nestor swear the jest be laughable. [4marks] (g) Why are a class of people compared to parrots? [2marks] 50. Gratiano Why should a man, whose blood is warm within, Sit like his grandsire cut in alabaster?sleep when he wakes? I tell thee what, Antonio,- visages I love thee, and it is my love that speaks,-there are a sort of men, whose Do cream and mantle like a standing pond; And do a wilful stillness entertain, With purpose to be dress d in an opinion, Of wisdom, gravity, profound conceit: As who would say, I am Sir Oracle, And when I open my lips, let no dog bark! (a) why is a young man compared to his grandsire cut in alabaster? under what condition is he likely to be infected with jaundice? [4marks] (b) Give the meaning of: (i) Do cream and mantle like a standing pond (ii) Do a wilful stillness entertain. [4marks] (c) What is said in the extract about the people who try to earn a reputation for wisdom?[4marks]

26 (d) What is meant by I am Sir Oracle and let no dog bark? [4marks] (e) What advice does Gratiano give to Antonio at the end of his speech? [4marks] Short Stories 1. It was agreed that for fifteen years he should not be free to cross the threshold of the lodge, to see human beings, to hear the human voice, or to receive letters or newspapers. He was allowed to have a musical instrument and books, and was allowed to write letters, to drink wine and to smoke. By the terms of the agreement, the only relations he could have with the outer world were a little window made for that object. He might have anything he wanted books, music, wine, and so on in any quantity he desired by writing an order, but could only receive them through the window. (a) Between whom was the agreement made? Why was it made?[5x1=5] (b) According to the terms of the agreement, where would the young man live? What were the restrictions imposed on the young man?[5x1=5] (c) Which two things were refused by the young man?why?[5x1=5] (d) What would be the result if the young man break the agreement?[5x1=5] 2. And I despise your books, I despise wisdom and the blessings of this world. It is all worthless, fleeting, illusory, and deceptive, like a mirage. You may be proud, wise, and fine, but death will wipe you off the face of the earth as though you were no more than mice burrowing under the floor, and your posterity, your history, your immortal geniuses will burn or freeze together with the earthly globe. (a) What did the prisoner despise and why?[5x1=5] (b) What did the prisoner mean by wrong path, taking lies for truth and exchanging heaven for earth?[5x1=5] (c) What did the prisoner do to show that he despises money? What brought about this change in his attitude towards money/[5x1=5] (d) Who do you think won the bet? Give reasons for your answer.[5x1=5] 3. It was a dark autumn night. The old banker was walking up and down his study and remembering how, fifteen years before, he had given a party one autumn evening. There had been many clever men there, and there had been interesting conversations. Among other things they had talked of capital punishment. The majority of the guests, among whom were many journalists and intellectual men,

27 disapproved of the death penalty. They considered that form of punishment out of date, immoral and unsuitable for Christian States. (a) Who hosted the party? What type of people attended the party? What does the extract tell us about the mood of the host?[5x1=5] (b) What was the topic of discussion at the party? What alternative was suggested for thr topis being discussed?[5x1=5] (c) What was the host s views on capital punishment? How did he justify his point of view?[5x1=5] What were the young lawyer s view on the topic? How did he justify his point of view.[5x1=5] 4. And this wild, senceless bet was carried out! The banker, spoilt and frivolous, with millions beyond his reckoning, was delighted at the bet. At supper he made fun of the young man, and said: Think better of it, young man, while there is still time. To me two millions is a trifle, but you are losing three or four of the best years of your life. I say three or four, because you stay longer. Don t forget either, you unhappy man, that voluntary confinement is a great deal harder to bear than compulsory. (a) What was the bet? Why is it described as wild and senseless?[5x1=5] (b) The banker was delighted at the bet. What does it tell about the character of the banker?[5x1=5] (c) Why did the lawyer accept the bet? What trait of his behaviour is revealed from this?[5x1=5] (d) How did the banker warn the lawyer at supper? Why did he feel sorry for the lawyer?[5x1=5] 5. In the second year the piano was silent in the lodge, and the prisoner asked only for the classics. In the fifth year music was audible again and the prisoner asked for wine. Those who watched him through the window said that all that year he spent doing nothing but eating and drinking and lying on his bed, frequently yawning and talking to himself. He did not read books. Sometimes at night he would sit down to write; he would spend hours writing, and in the morning tear up all that he had written. More than once he could be heard crying. (a) What was the prisoner s attitude to music in the second year?why?[5x1=5] (b) What difference in the reading habits of the prisoner occurred in the second and fifth year of his confinement?[5x1=5]

28 (c) The prisoner asked for wine in the fifth year. What was his attitude to wine in the first year? Why?[5x1=5] (d) What were the activities in which the prisoner indulged himself iin the fifth year?[5x1=5] 6. Let them read them if they find not one mistake I implore you to fire a shot in the garden. That shot will show me that my efforts have not been thrown away. The geniuses of all ages and of all lands speak different languages, but the same flame burns in them all. Oh, if you only knew what unearthly happiness my soul feels now from being unable to understand them. The prisoner s desire was fulfilled. The banker ordered two shots to be fired in the garden. (a) To whom does the first them in the first line of the extract refer to? What does the prisoner want them to read/[5x1=5] (b) Give the meaning ; the same flame burns in them all.[5x1=5] (c) Which desire of the prisoner was fulfilled? Why did the banker order two shots to be fired in the garden?[5x1=5] (d) The prisoner read different types of books in the last two years of confinement. What does fact show about the character of the prisoner?[5x1=5] 7. Desperate gambling on the Stock Exchange, wild speculation and the excitability which could not get over even in advancing years, had by degrees led to the decline of his fortuneand the proud, fearless, self-confident millionaire had become a banker of middling rank, trmbling at every rise and fall in his investments. (a) What led to the decline of the banker s fortune? How did this change affect the banker s character?[5x1=5] (b) Why did the old man describe the bet as cursed? what did he do that shows his despair? [5x1=5] (c) Whom did the old man wish to have died? Why? [5x1=5] (d) Why did the old man say that he would look at the prisoner with envy? what does this show about the character of the old man?[5x1=5] LESSON THE LAST LEAF Read the extract given below and answer the question that follows:

29 1. That was in May. In November a cold, unseen stranger, whom the doctors called Pneumonia, stalked about the colony, touching one here with his icy finger. a] What happened in May? b] Explain: In November...finger. c] How does the author describe Pneumonia and its activities? d] Where does all this take place? What is remarkable about this place? e] Who came to stay at this place? Where exactly did they stay? How did they make it a `colony? 2. After the doctor had gone, Sue went into the workroom and cried a Japanese napkin to a pulp. Then she swaggered into Johnny s room with her drawing-board, whistling ragtime. a] What had the doctor told Sue to make her cry? Write in some detail. b] What does the second sentence of the extract tell all of Sue s change in behaviour and mood? Account for this. c] Where is Johnsy now? How has she come here? d] What sort o a mood is Johnsy in now? Why? e] What does Sue see when she looks out of the window? Give three examples and describe any one of them. 3. `` What is it, dear? asked Sue. ``Six, said Johnsy,almost in whisper.``they re falling faster now. Three days ago there were almost a hundred.it made my head ache to count them.but now it s easy.thhere goes another one.there are only five left now. ``Five what,dear?tell your Sudie. a] What makes Sue ask this question? What has she seen out of the window? b] What does Johnsy speak about? How does she look an feel? c] What does Sue remark on Johnsy s statement? d] How will you compare both ths girls? e] How is Johnsy,s belief proved wrong later?

30 4. An hour later she said...``sudie,some day I hope to paint the Bay of Naples. a] What is the significance of this remark?when its it made? b] What has the speaker done and an hour earlier? c] Who came after this and with what news? d] What did the same person tell Sue the day after? What did Sue tell her friend the same afternoon? e] What or whom do you like in the story? Give reasons. 5. But Johnsy he smote;and she lay,scarcely moving,on her painted iron bedstead,looking through the small Dutch window-panes at the blank side of the next brick house. One day the busy doctor invited Sue into the hallway with a shaggy,grey eyebrow. a] What does `smote mean?what has been said about Johnsy in the lines preceding this extract? b] Who is `he? Which phrase has been used before this extract to describe him? c] What does the doctor tell Sue? Why is the doctor termed as`busy? d] Is the doctor positive about Johnsy s recovery?give reasons. e] How can it be said that the doctor knows a great deal of human psychology? Give at least two examples. 6. The ivy leaf was still there. Johnsy lay for a long time looking at it. And then she called to Sue,who was stirring her chicken broth over the gas stove......and hour later she said: ``Sudie,some day I hope to paint the Bay of Neples. a] What made a ivy leaf still to be there?explain. b] What changes took place in the mind of Johnsy as she lay down looking at the last ivy leaf? c]johnsy once again took interest in life.support the statement with your own understanding. d]with refrence to this extract, explain the mental condition of Johnsy?

31 e]in detail explain the significance of the title ``THE LAST LEAF. 7. And now I must see another case I have downstairs. Behrman,his name is-some kind of an artist, I believe. Pneumonia, too. He is an old, weak man, and the attack is acute. There is no hope for him; but he goes to the hospital today to be more comfortable a] Who are the speakers? Where was the doctor going just then? Who is being spoken about n why? B ] What kind of person Behrman was? Explain in detail. c] What made doctor to say that there was no hope for Behrman? d] What happens to Behrman at the end of lesson and why? e] How does Behrman s sacrifice become an immortal character in English literature? 8.`` Tell me as soon as you have finished, said Johnsy, closing her eyes, and lying white and still as a fallen statue, ``because I want to see the last one fall. I`m tired of waiting. I m tired of thinking. I want to turn loose hold on everything, and go sailing down, just like one of those poor, tired leaves. ``Try to sleep, said Sue,``I must call Behrman up to be my model for the old hermit miner.i ll not be gone a minute. Don t try to move till I come back, a] To what is Johnsy compared? How appropriate is the comparison? b] What has Sue been doing? Why is it necessary for her to finish it quickly? c] What is evident about Johnsy s condition from the extract? d] How does Sue help to boost up her friend s morale? e] How does Behrman play an important role in the story? 9.``I have something to tell you, white mouse. she said.``mr.behrman died of Pneumonia to-day in the hospital...ah, darling, it s Behrman s masterpiece he painted it there the night that the last leaf fell, a]who are the speakers? Why do think it was necessary for Sue to inform Johnsy about Mr. Behrman s death? b] What made Mr. Behrman die in only two days? Explain in detail. c]what were the other proofs to prove that the last leaf was painted by Mr. Behrman? d] `THE LAST LEAF was the masterpiece of Mr. Behrman. Explain.