On Killing a Tree (M.C.Q.) 1) ‘In Miniature boughs’, the word ‘boughs’ means – a) shoots b) roots b) frost d) rain [H.S. = 2015] Ans. [a] shoots. 2)The bark of the tree is described as ‘leprous hide’ because it is – a) soft and smooth b) wounded by the knife c) rough […]
Poetry – M.C.Q. from the previous year H.S. Exams, Class 12, WBCCHSE Read More »
1)What type of poem is John Keats’ ‘The Poetry of Earth’? Ans. John Keats’ ‘The Poetry of Earth’ is a Petrarchan sonnet. 2)What does the poet signify by ‘the poetry of earth’? Ans. By ‘the poetry of earth’ John Keats signifies the music of nature. 3)Why did the bird faint in summer ? Ans. The
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1)How does Shakespeare compare the beauty of his friend to that of a summer’s day? [6] [H.S. = 2016] Ans. William Shakespeare begins the poem with a question – ‘Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?’ But the poet declines the idea as he believes that his friend is more lovely and more restrained
1)What kind of poem is ‘Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day’? [H.S. = 2019 & 2022] Ans. ‘Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day’ is a sonnet. 2)What is the structure of the poem ‘Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day’? Ans. The sonnet ‘Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s
1)How was the banished Duke’s life in the Forest of Arden? [5] [Annual Exam.Class 11 = 2015] Ans. The banished Duke lived a happy life in the Forest of Arden with his followers. They got accustomed to a lazy life in the forest. They felt more relaxing than the life of a court. In summer
‘As You Like It’ – Questions and Answers (L.A.Q.), Class 11, WBCHSE Read More »
1)What led Desdemona to marry Othell? [Annual Exam. = 2015,2018] Ans. Desdemona was a beautiful and gentle lady. Many suitors craved her but Desdemona had chosen Othello, a Moor, a dark complexion nobleman. She regarded the heart more than the appearance and complexion of a man. He was a valiant soldier who was raised to
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(Multiple choice questions can be easily covered with the following questions and answers) 1)Who was Brabantio? Ans. A rich senator of Venice 2)What was the name of Brabantio’s daughter? Ans. Desdemona 3)Why was Desdemona sought by various suitors? Ans. For her clime and complexion 4)Whom did Desdemona love? Ans. Othello. 5)Why did Desdemona choose him?
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1)Why are you formal in your get up.” – Who is the speaker? Who is being spoken to? What leads the speaker to make this comment? [1+1+4 = 6] [H.S. = 2019 & 2022 ] Ans. In Anton Chekhov’s ‘The Proposal’, Chubukov, a landowner is the speaker. Lomov, a neighbour of Chubukov, is being spoken
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Comedy of Errors (M.C.Q.) 1)Aegeon was the merchant of – a)Ephesus b)Syracuse c)Arden d)Menaphon [Annual Exam – 2014] Ans. [b] Syracuse 2)Aegeon was separated from his wife because – a)they met with a sand storm b)they met with a violent storm on the sea. b)they got lost in
‘Tales From Shakespeare’ – M.C.Q. from The previous year Annual Exams, Class 11, WBCHSE Read More »
1)The name of Natalya’s dog is – a) Squeezer b) Mirnov c) Guess d) Ivan [H.S.- 2016] Ans. [a] Squeezer. 2)When Lomov arrived, Chubukov was surprised by his – a) evening dress b)palpitation c) shyness d) impudence [H.S. – 2016] Ans. [a] evening dress. 3)Lomov comes to Chubukuv’s house –
‘The Proposal’ – M.C.Q. From H.S. Question, Class 12, WBCHSE Read More »
