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Lit

Class: x Total: 60 Time: 2hrs

A.M.C.Qs:

1. What grew between the writer and the opponent of ‘My Greatest Olympic Prize’?

a) Friendship said to be false b) Friendship belonging to truth c) Relationship with hate d) Relationship having love

2. Who among the following is locked in a room in the story of “All Summer in A Day”?

a) Margot b) William c) Abu d) Magi

3. What refers to “the vision”?

a) God b) the golden book c) Names on the book d) the angel

4. What does the phrase “Nine joined hands coming forwards to the fallen “?

a) In order to help him to run fast b) to provide first aid c) To make sure that he can reach the ending point at the same time with them d) so that he can be encouraged

5. What is going to happen if there is a single drop of blood coming out from the cut flash?

a) Life of shylock said to be taken b) money, wealth, house, and property expected to be forfeited by the government of Venice c) the prosecuted said to get half of money, wealth, house and property of father of Jessica d) Antonio expected to be forgiven

B. Reference to text:5x5=25

a) The angel wrote and vanished.

The next night, It came again with a great wakening light,

And show’s the names whom love of God had blest,

And Lo! Bin Adhem’s name led all the rest.

1. What did Adhem beg the angel to write about him? 2. Did the angel appear again? 3. Where was Abou’s name written amongst those who loved God? 4. Mention two other words used by the poet to refer to the angel. (1+1+1+2)

b) He gave out a cry of frustration and anguish

His dreams and his efforts dashed in the dirt

But as sure as I’m standing here telling the story

Now it is a strange one, but here’s what occurred

The eight other athletes stopped in their tracks

The ones who had trained for so long to compete

One by one they turned round and came back to help him

And lifted the lad to his feet.

1. What was the reaction of the other contestants in the race? 2. Why did they come to the help of the fallen athlete? Or who is ‘He’ referred to here? 3. What made him cry out?  4. What strange thing happened? (1+1+1+2)

c) Suddenly all the tension seemed to ebb out of my body as the truth of what he said hit me. Confidently, I drew a line a full foot in back of the board and proceeded to jump from there. I qualified with almost a foot to spare.

1. Why was Owens tense? 2. What released his tension? 3. What did Owens do the night he qualified for the finals? 4. Briefly state how Luz and Owens performed in the finals. (1+1+1+2)

d) In the midst of their running one of the girls wailed.

Everyone stopped.

The girl, standing in the open, held out her hand.

“Oh, look, look,” she said, trembling.

They came slowly to look at her opened palm.

1. Why do you think the girl wailed? 2. What did the girl show to the others? 3. What made her tremble? 4. Describe the change in weather after this incident. (1+1+1+2)

e) Portia: I humbly a desire your Grace of pardon,

I must away this night toward Padua,

And it is meet I presently set forth.

Duke: I am sorry that your leisure serves you not:

Antonio, gratify this gentleman,

Foe my mind you are much bound to him.

1. Where are Portia and the Duke? 2. Why does Portia ask to be excused? 3. What, in reality, is the reason for the excuse? 4. Why, according to the Duke, must Portia be gratified? (1+1+1+2)

C. Writing: 1 said to be mandatory, complete any two from among 2, 3, 4 and 5.

1. A paragraph on your experience of celebration of virtual birthday party.20+

2. A notice for free book distribution camp from your local club.5+

3. An editorial letter for poor electricity supply in your locality.5+

4. An e-mail to your local B.D.O. for poor drinking water supply in your locality.5+

5. A personal letter on your experience of enjoying a virtual wedding party.5+