Opt. English Question Paper 2077

NEB-GRADE XII

Sub.  Code: 220

Optional English Model Question [2077 (2020)]

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Full Marks 40            

Time-1.30 hrs.

Attempt all the questions.

Group 'A'

1. Attempt any one of the following questions. 10

a) How does the novel 'The Great Gatsby' represent the dream of American People ?

b) How do you justify Chekhov's statement "unhappy men are selfish" ? How do you apply it to Dr. Kirilov ? Discuss in detail. (Enemies)

2. Answer any one of the following questions. 1x5=5

a) What type of character was Tom Buchanan ? Write in brief.

b) How was Nick's tea party? 

3. Answer any one of the following questions. 1x5=5

a) What were the working conditions of the old man like? (The Big Fish)

b) Write in brief about 'Lollo Zirafa. (Jar)

Group 'B'

4. Answer any one of the following questions. 10

a How does Maurya bear the series of tragic happenings to her family ? How does she console herself at the end? (Riders to the Sea)

b) Summarize the poem 'Shall I compose Thee to a Summer's Day'.

5. Answer any one of the following questions. 1x5=5

a) What type of character was Maurya? (Riders to the Sea) 

b) What is marriage meant in Lomov's opinion ? (The Marriage Proposal)

Group 'C'

6. Answer any one of the following questions. 1x5=5

a) Explain the paradox "The Sound of Silence."

b) Explain with reference to the context.

When I am dead, my dearest,

Sing no sad songs for me,

Plant thou no roses at my head,

Nor shady cypress tree.