THE BISHOP'S SCHOOL, PUNE
SECOND TERMINAL EXAMINATION - 2024-2025
ENGLISH: PAPER 2 (LITERATURE IN ENGLISH)
CLASS: 12 MARKS:80
DATE: 21/11/2024 Time: 3 hours
(Candidates arc allowed additional 15 mlnutts for only readinf{ the paper
They must NOT start writinf{ during thl.r time.)
Answer all que.rl/ons /n Section A and Section B.
The Intended mar/cs for questlon.r or parts ofq11estion.r are given in bracket
s { J.
SECTI ON A (20 marlul)
Question I
Choose the correct options for the followlne questions: (10)
(i) Macbe th: We hove scorch' d the snake, not kill'd it;
She'll close, and be herself, whilst our poor malice
Remains in danger of her fom1cr tooth.
Why does Macbeth feel he is in danger of 'her' former tooth in Ad 3 Scene
2 of Macbeth?
I. He has killed Banquo but Fleance lives.
n. He has killed Duncan but Malcolm lives.
Ill. He has killed Duncan und Bonquo but Oonoldb:iin live,.
IV. He hns killed Lady Macduff but Macduff lives.
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and 11
(d) Only IV
(ii) What is that one thing that throbs Macbeth's heart to know from the witches
, in Act 4 Scene
l of Macbeth?
(a) Whether Banquo 's issue will reign his kingdom.
(b) Whether Macduff will kill him.
(c) Whether he shall be aware of Macduff.
(d) Whether the apparition bear any resemblance to Banquo·s spirit
(iii) What docs Lady Macbeth's repetition of"Wh at's done cannot be undone~
reveal in Act 5
Scene I of Macbeth?
(a) Her acceptance of her actions
(b) Her regret over her actions
(c) Her desire to undo the past
(d) Her lack of understanding
(iv) What symbolism can be inferred from Macbeth's comparison of life too
"candle" in Act S
Scene 5 of Macbeth?
(a) Life is precious and voluable
(b) Life is short and fleeting
(c) Life is full of ups and downs
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SECOND TERMINAL EXAMINATION - 2024-2025
ENGLISH: PAPER 2 (LITERATURE IN ENGLISH)
CLASS: 12 MARKS:80
DATE: 21/11/2024 Time: 3 hours
(Candidates arc allowed additional 15 mlnutts for only readinf{ the paper
They must NOT start writinf{ during thl.r time.)
Answer all que.rl/ons /n Section A and Section B.
The Intended mar/cs for questlon.r or parts ofq11estion.r are given in bracket
s { J.
SECTI ON A (20 marlul)
Question I
Choose the correct options for the followlne questions: (10)
(i) Macbe th: We hove scorch' d the snake, not kill'd it;
She'll close, and be herself, whilst our poor malice
Remains in danger of her fom1cr tooth.
Why does Macbeth feel he is in danger of 'her' former tooth in Ad 3 Scene
2 of Macbeth?
I. He has killed Banquo but Fleance lives.
n. He has killed Duncan but Malcolm lives.
Ill. He has killed Duncan und Bonquo but Oonoldb:iin live,.
IV. He hns killed Lady Macduff but Macduff lives.
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and 11
(d) Only IV
(ii) What is that one thing that throbs Macbeth's heart to know from the witches
, in Act 4 Scene
l of Macbeth?
(a) Whether Banquo 's issue will reign his kingdom.
(b) Whether Macduff will kill him.
(c) Whether he shall be aware of Macduff.
(d) Whether the apparition bear any resemblance to Banquo·s spirit
(iii) What docs Lady Macbeth's repetition of"Wh at's done cannot be undone~
reveal in Act 5
Scene I of Macbeth?
(a) Her acceptance of her actions
(b) Her regret over her actions
(c) Her desire to undo the past
(d) Her lack of understanding
(iv) What symbolism can be inferred from Macbeth's comparison of life too
"candle" in Act S
Scene 5 of Macbeth?
(a) Life is precious and voluable
(b) Life is short and fleeting
(c) Life is full of ups and downs
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