HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION 2025.
CLASS.
9. ST. JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH
LITERATURE-PAPER 2.
MARKS:
80. TIME: 2 HOURS.
(READ
ALL QUESTIONS CAREFULLY AND THEN ANSWER THEM NEATLY AND IN GOOD HANDWRITING.)
CHOOSE
THE CORRECT OPTION. (Marks: 20)
1-Where
had Laura's father worked?
A-In
America.
B-In
India.
C-In
Britain.
2-Whose
picture was Trevor drawing?
A-A
Beggar.
B-A
Millionaire.
C-An
actor.
3-Why
did Laura scold Hughie?
A-For
being late.
B-For
his extravagance.
C-For
his smoking.
4-The
central theme of The Model Millionaire is --
A-Generosity.
B-Morality.
C-Cruelty.
5-Nathu
expected to be paid by the bank-
A-Extra
2 rupees a month.
B-Extra
20 rupees a month.
C-Extra
10 rupees a month.
6-Who
promised Nathu to find a new job?
A-
Sitaram
B-
Deep Chand
C-
Kamal Kishore.
7-
Which figure of speech has been used in “but you go from one shop to another
like a bee in a flower garden!”
A-Metaphor
B-Hyperbole
C-Simile
8-
Who cried: "Hooligans, sons of donkey."
A-Sitaram
8-Ganpat.
C-Nathu.
9-What
does the word artifice' mean?
A-
trickery
B-
art
C-
artefacts
10-The
term 'dwarf ' in A work of artifice means-
A-to
curb the needs
B-
to curb someone's growth
C-very
small
11-The
gardener represents the ……….. of society.
A-workers
B-matriarchs
C-patriarchs
12-The
Bonsai Tree symbolizes
A-all
small trees
B-men
C-women
13-What
startled the speaker in A Doctor's Journal while he was gazing outside?
A-
loud noise
B-thunder
C-magnesium
flares
14-What
observation did the speaker make about the people he encountered in A Doctor's
Journal?
A-they
were silent
B-they
were scarecrows
C-they
were running
15-How
did the speaker feel when his wife left?
A-fearful
and lonely
B-relieved
C-indifferent
16-in
'A doctor's journal Yecko-San is………
A-the
speaker
B-the
speaker's wife
C-A
doctor
17-According
to Cicero, what is to blame for all of the recent strange happenings in Rome?
A-cursed
nation
B-
a civil dispute in heaven
C-an
omen of good things to come
18-Where
is the first meeting of the conspirators held?
A-The
capitol
B-Street
of Rome
C-Pompey's
porch
19-Who
does Cassius ask to deliver the false letters to Brutus?
A-Casca
B-Cinna
C-Cicero
19-Who
does Cassius ask to deliver the false letters to Brutus?
A-Casca
B-Cinna
C-Cicero
20-Why
does Casca feel that Brutus needs to be a part of their conspiracy?
A-Brutus
is Caesar's best friend
B-Brutus
is a wise man
C-Brutus
is popular among Romans
ANNOTATION:
1 (Marks:12)
"My
dear boy, said Trevor, smiling, "that old beggar, as you call him, is one
of the richest men in Europe…………….
Q1-What
happened to Hughie after knowing the reality about the old beggar? Why? (3)
Q2-
Why did Hughie sleep after coming back home? Who came to meet him? Who had sent
him? (3)
Q3-What
did the messenger give Hughie? What was written on it? What was inside it? (3)
Q4-How
was Baron Hausberg both a millionaire model and a model millionaire? (3)
ANNOTATION:
2 (Marks:12)
Men
stood in groups at street corners discussing the situation……………….
Q1-What
indicates that life in Pipalnagar had mostly been easy and smooth? (3)
Q2-What
had occurred at the Pipainagar bank? (3)
Q3-
What impression do you form of the people of Pipalnagar? (3)
Q4-
Who all were happy at the collapse of the bank? (2)
Q5-
Why did Seth Govind Ram not pick up calls? (1)
ANNOTATION:
3 (Marks:12)
"How
lucky little tree, to have a pot to grow in…………
Q1-Which
tree is referred to? What is its symbolic meaning? (3)
Q2-What
does the phrase ‘attractive' in the poem 'A work of artifice' signify? (3)
Q3-What
does the 'pot" mean in the metaphorical context of the poem? (3)
Q4-Identify
the gardening vocabulary used in the poem. What does ‘croons' imply? (3)
ANNOTATION
4 (Marks:12)
Where
was my wife? Alarmed. I gave a shout.
Q1-Who
is the narrator of the poems? How was the morning, moments before the disaster?
(3)
Q2-What
was the extent of injuries of the doctor? (3)
Q3-
In what state did the doctor's wife emerge? (3)
Q4-
What event is described in the poem? Give two examples to support your answer?
(3)
ANNOTATION:
5 (Marks:12)
Cassius:
No, it is Casca, one incorporate
To
our attempts. Am I not stayed for, Cinna?
Q1-How
did Cassius recognize Cinna? What does he say about Cinna to Casca? (2)
Q2-What
instructions does Cassius give Cinna about the false letters? (3)
Q3-Explain-It
is the bright day that brings forth the adder,
And
that craves wary walking............... (3)
Q4-
Mention the four unnatural sights seen by Casca that evening. (4)
Answer
Key
Multiple Choice Questions
1.
Where had Laura's father worked?
B-In
India
2.
Whose picture was Trevor drawing?
A-A
Beggar
3.
Why did Laura scold Hughie?
B-For
his extravagance
4.
The central theme of The Model Millionaire is
A-Generosity
5.
Nathu expected to be paid by the bank
C-Extra
10 rupees a month
6.
Who promised Nathu to find a new job?
B-Mrs.
Srivastava
7.
Which figure of speech has been used in "but you go from one shop to
another like a bee in a flower garden!"
C-Simile
8.
Who cried: "Hooligans, sons of donkey."
A-Sitaram
9.
What does the word 'artifice' mean?
A-trickery
10.
The term 'dwarf' in A work of artifice means
B-to
curb someone's growth
11.
The gardener represents the
C-patriarchs
12.
The Bonsai Tree symbolizes
C-women
of society
13.
What startled the speaker in A Doctor's Journal while he was gazing outside?
C-magnesium
flares
14.
What observation did the speaker make about the people he encountered in A
Doctor's Journal?
B-they
were scarecrows
15.
How did the speaker feel when his wife left?
A-fearful
and lonely
16.
In 'A doctor's journal' Yecko-San is
B-the
speaker's wife
17.
According to Cicero, what is to blame for all of the recent strange happenings
in Rome?
B-a
civil dispute in heaven
18.
Where is the first meeting of the conspirators held?
C-Pompey's
porch
19.
Who does Cassius ask to deliver the false letters to Brutus?
B-Cinna
20.
Why does Casca feel that Brutus needs to be a part of their conspiracy?
C-Brutus
is popular among Romans
Annotation:
1
Q1-What
happened to Hughie after knowing the reality about the old beggar? Why? (3)
Answer:
After learning from Trevor that the old beggar was actually Baron Hausberg, one
of the richest men in Europe, Hughie was greatly embarrassed and felt like a
fool for having pitied and given a sovereign to such a wealthy man. He felt
foolish for showing generosity to someone who was significantly richer than
himself and whom he had initially perceived as truly a miserable person.
Q2-
Why did Hughie sleep after coming back home? Who came to meet him? Who had sent
him? (3)
Answer:
Hughie likely didn't sleep but was agitated and feared facing the consequences
of his perceived foolishness regarding the beggar. The next morning, Monsieur
Gustave Naudin, a representative of Baron Hausberg, came to meet him, having
been sent by the Baron himself.
Q3-What
did the messenger give Hughie? What was written on it? What was inside it? (3)
Answer:
The messenger gave Hughie a sealed envelope. On the outside, it was written,
"A wedding present to Hughie Erskine and Laura Merton, from an old
beggar". Inside the envelope was a cheque for £10,000.
Q4-How
was Baron Hausberg both a millionaire model and a model millionaire? (3)
Answer:
Baron Hausberg was a "millionaire model" because he was a wealthy man
who posed as a beggar for Alan Trevor's painting. He was a "model
millionaire" because he demonstrated rare generosity and kindness by
gifting Hughie the money needed for his marriage, showing a moral character
beyond just his wealth.
Annotation:
2
Q1-What
Indicates that life in Pipalnagar had mostly been easy and smooth? (3)
Answer:
The text implies that life in Pipalnagar had been mostly easy and smooth as it
"seldom had a crisis" and mentions the rarity of natural disasters
like floods or droughts.
Q2-What
had occurred at the Pipalnagar bank? (3)
Answer:
A rumour had spread that Seth Govind Ram, the owner of the Pipalnagar Bank, had
fled, causing a panic among the account holders who rushed to withdraw their
money, leading to a run on the bank and its eventual collapse.
Q3-
What impression do you form of the people of Pipalnagar? (3)
Answer:
The people of Pipalnagar appear to be easily swayed by rumors and prone to
panic, lacking critical thinking and responsible behavior in times of crisis.
They readily believe and spread unverified information, leading to chaotic
consequences.
Q4-
Who all were happy at the collapse of the bank? (2)
Answer:
Those who were happy at the collapse of the bank were individuals who had
either withdrawn their money beforehand or never deposited any money in the
bank, feeling vindicated by their foresight or lack of involvement.
Q5-
Why did Seth Govind Ram not pick up calls? (1)
Answer:
Seth Govind Ram did not pick up calls because he was away on a holiday in
Kashmir, unaware of the crisis unfolding at his bank in Pipalnagar.
Annotation:
3
Q1-Which
tree is referred to? What is its symbolic meaning? (3)
Answer:
The tree referred to is a bonsai tree. It symbolically represents women in a
patriarchal society, whose potential and growth are deliberately constrained
and shaped to conform to societal expectations and gender roles.
Q2-What
does the phrase 'attractive pot' in the poem 'A work of artifice' signify? (3)
Answer:
In the poem "A Work of Artifice," the 'attractive pot' signifies the
societal constraints and expectations placed on women, which, though presented
as desirable or providing security, ultimately limit their natural growth and
potential.
Q3-What
does the 'pot' mean in the metaphorical context of the poem? (3)
Answer:
In the metaphorical context, the 'pot' represents the confining roles and
limited opportunities offered to women within a patriarchal society, making
them believe they are "lucky" to be within these boundaries, despite
their potential for greater growth.
Q4-Identify
the gardening vocabulary used in the poem. What does "croons' imply? (3)
Answer:
Gardening vocabulary includes words like "pot," "grow,"
"pruned," "branches," and "whittles back." The
word "croons" implies a manipulative gentleness, suggesting the
gardener (representing patriarchal society) uses soothing words and seemingly
caring actions to maintain control and stunt the tree's (woman's) natural
development.
Annotation:
4
Q1
– Who is the narrator of the poems? How was the morning, moments before the
disaster? (3)
The
narrator is a Japanese doctor who survived the Hiroshima bombing. The morning
was ordinary, quiet and peaceful, when suddenly the disaster struck without
warning. He was at home with his wife when the blast occurred.
Q2
– What was the extent of injuries of the doctor? (3)
The
doctor was badly injured and bleeding heavily. Blood gushed from his neck and
he feared that his artery might have been cut, which could cause him to bleed
to death. Despite this, he remained conscious and tried to help his wife.
Q3
– In what state did the doctor’s wife emerge? (3)
Yecko-san
(his wife) came out pale, bloodstained, frightened and trembling. She was
holding her elbow, which showed that she was also injured and deeply shaken by
the sudden disaster.
Q4
– What event is described in the poem? Give two examples to support your
answer. (3)
The
poem describes the Hiroshima atomic bombing and its immediate aftermath.
Two
examples:
1.
The doctor’s bleeding neck wound shows the impact of the blast on people.
2.
They stumbled over a man’s severed head crushed by a gate, showing the
devastation and sudden deaths caused by the explosion.
Annotation:
5
Q1
– How did Cassius recognize Cinna? What does he say about Cinna to Casca? (2
marks)
Cassius
recognizes Cinna by his voice in the darkness and calls him by name to confirm.
He tells Casca that Cinna is one of the conspirators “incorporate to our
attempts” – meaning Cinna is fully united with their plan against Caesar and
can be trusted.
Q2
– What instructions does Cassius give Cinna about the false letters? (3 marks)
Cassius
instructs Cinna to take several forged letters (written in different
handwriting to look like from various citizens) and secretly place them in
Brutus’s house, on his chair, and throw some into his window. This will make
Brutus believe that the Roman people are urging him to act against Caesar.
Q3
– Explain “It is the bright day that brings forth the adder,
And
that craves wary walking.” (3 marks)
Brutus
is comparing Caesar’s rise to power to a bright day that also brings out snakes
(adders). Just as one must walk carefully when snakes are out, the Romans must
be cautious when Caesar gains absolute power because it could become dangerous.
It means that power often awakens hidden dangers.
Q4
– Mention the four unnatural sights seen by Casca that evening. (4 marks)
Casca
reports four terrifying omens in Rome that night:
1.
A slave’s hand on fire but unburnt.
2.
A lion wandering near the Capitol without attacking anyone.
3.
Men on fire walking up and down the streets.
4.
An owl hooting at noon in the marketplace.
All
these portents foreshadow Caesar’s assassination and the political turmoil to
come.
Compiled by Dr. Shankar D Mishra
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