Section A: (Multiple Choice Questions)

Note: Attempt all questions from this section.

Q.1:- Choose the correct answer for each from the given option:

i) Frank Arthur, civil servant, novalist and playwright was born in:

1. 1902
2. 1802
3. 1702
4. 1905

ii) The West, however acquired the lead in civilization with the rise of Greece and in power with the conquests of:

1. Napolean
2. Hitler
3. Alexander
4. Mussolini

iii) The text "The Day The Dam Broke" is literary contribution of:

1. James Thurber
2. Oscar Wilde
3. Frank Arthur
4. Betrand Russell

iv) China and the Mohammadan world were at the zenth of prosperity when Europe was sunk into:

1. Hooliganism
2. Nepotism
3. barbarism
4. Terrorism

v) the Western imperialism spread mainly, due to the discoveries made by:

1. Einstein & Russell
2. Columbus & Vasco De Gama
3. Newton & Columbus
4. Shakespeare & Milton

vi) "Wait the grat teacher death and God adore", Which poem does preach this philosphy:

1. Seven ages of man
2. An essay on man
3. Man of life upright
4. Samson agonists

vii) Man of life upright means:

1. Who leads a stictly honourable and famous life
2. Who leads a strictly honourable and rich life
3. Who leads a stroctly honourable and successful life
4. Who leads a strictly honourable and honest life

viii) Samson killed the leaders of his enemies by bringing down the ___________ of a great temple:

1. Walls
2. Roof
3. Pillars
4. Building

ix) The poem " Lines from an essay on man" is written by:

1. William Wordsworth
2. William ShakespeareJohn Milton
3. Alexender Pope

x) To Russell _____________ imperalism can offer menace of Asia:

1. American
2. Russian
3. Mongols
4. European

xi) The Prisnor of Zenda was published in May:

1. 1894
2. 1994
3. 1794
4. 1884

xii) To Liaquat Ali Khan, the differences between Hindus and Muslims were:

1. Only in religious belief
2. In social sector
3. In economic outlook
4. In all walks of life

xiii) Rudolf Rassendyll, is the younger brother of the Earl of __________ :

1. Ruritania
2. Ireland
3. Somalia
4. Burlesdon

xiv) The Duke wanted to usurp the throne as well as __________________ Princess Falviia. who already betrothed to King Rudolf:

1. To kidnap
2. To kill
3. To marry
4. To love

xv) Act III of The Silver Box pinpoints the ________ of England:

1. Ideal socio-economic system
2. Desirable political scenerio
3. Faulty legal system
4. House of Parliament

xvi) The Philistines were quite ________________ of Samson's trick::

1. Conscious
2. Well aware
3. Unsuspicious
4. Unscrupulous

xvii) Einstein claims that the ideals that have lighted his way are:

1. Truth goodness and beauty
2. Ease, happiness and success
3. Outward success and luxury
4. Achievement or property and power

xviii) Stealing of silver box case was against the:

1. James
2. Jones
3. Usher
4. Jack

xix) Liberty is a fruit that must be earned before it can be _______________ :

1. Earned
2. tasted
3. Achieved
4. Enjoyed

xx) Rupert calls Rassendyll imposter. The word imposter means:

1. A person who pretends to be somebody else
2. A person who has been replaced by another one
3. A person who has deep following
4. A person does not have following

xxi) "A thing of beauty is a joy forever" has been narrated by ___________ .

1. William Shkespeare
2. William Wordsworth
3. John Keats
4. Alfred Lord Tennyson

xxii) "To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield: the last line of "Ulyssess" conveys the message of:

1. Pessimism
2. Courage
3. Disappointment
4. Despair

xxiii) "I was bitten by a mongrel dog" who states this to Black Micheal?

1. Rudolf Rassendyll
2. R. Elphberg
3. Col.Sapt
4. Rupert Of Hentzau

xxiv) "Liberty does not descend upon a people , a people must raise themselves to it" stated by:

1. Bertrand Russell
2. Eintein
3. Oscar Wild
4. Liaquat Ali Khan

xxv) "The Day the Dam Broke" is a:.

1. Sad story
2. Tragic Story
3. Humorous Story
4. Interesting Story

Section B: (Short Answer Questions)

Q2- Important Short answer Questions:

1. Explain the importance of the label on Mrs. Oakentubb's suitcase. Why did she hide it? OR Assess Dr. Mallory's behaviour in the story " The Day The Dam Broke"?
2. What in the author's opinion should Asian countries accept from the west and what should they reject? OR Write the theme of the poem " Music When Soft Voices Die"?
3. Why is it insular for European historians to term the centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire "The Dark Ages"? OR On what grounds does the author argue that communism is the most modern and virulent form of wester-imperialism?
4. How West dominated East and who were the Pioneers? OR What is the differences beteween Elegy and Sonnet?
5. Why did Dr. Mallory think that the flood waters were about to engulf him? Why did the citizens of Columbus did not care to talk about these events? OR What is "Jacob's Ladder"? and what is its importance in the novel "The Prisoner Of Zenda"?
6. What main differences does Liaquat Ali khan point out between Muslim and Hindu beliefs? Briefly state the main reasons given by Liaquat Ali Khan for the Muslims desire not to continue living in a United India? OR On what grounds does Liaquat Ali Khan assert that the first duty of the Pakistans as a free people is to themselves?
7. What were the characteristics of the Judge in " The SIlver Box" OR Which characteristics of Princess Flavia evokes respect for her in the heart of the readers?
8. What were the characteristics of Mrs. Livens according to her husband in the first case of Act III of Silver Box? OR Rudlof Rassendyll's visit to the Inn near Zenda before coronation was an important episode. Do you agree?
9. What according to Einstein is the main objective of existence of human beings in the world? OR How did Shakespeare describe his "Soldier" in the poem "Seven Ages Of Man"?
10. What was the supreme manifestation of Miller's selfishness which caused Han's to lose his life? OR Princess Flavia took the right decision at the end of the novel. Do you agree? Give reasons to support your point?
11. How did the mIller persuade Hans to carry the large sack of flour to the market? OR What human nature has been characterized by the author in the lesson " The Day the Dam Broke"?
12. What is the world to Shakespeare? OR Why does Einstein give importance of solitude in one's life rather than being social?
13. Compare and contrast the character of Rudolf Rassendyll and Rudolf Elphberg? Which incident in this novel appears most interesting to you and why? OR What is the opinion of Einstein regarding democracy and war?
14. How the first meeting beteen the two cousins (Rudolfs) came off? Describe the tea table incident?
15. What to you know of the invitation of Lady "A" and Rudolf is meeting with her?
16. Which events led to fight between Black Micheal and Rupert of Hentzau?
17. Give the real names of the following: Madam A, Black Micheal, Miller, Mrs. Oakentubb, Poet Of Nature?
18. Describe in detail how Flavia learnt the truth about the king. How did she take it? OR What should the modern world do to make the world a happy place according to Liaquat Ali Khan?
19. What are the seven ages mentioned by Shakespeare? OR "Liberty does not descend upon a people. A people must raise themselves to achieve it" Explain the sentence and write down three sentences about the speaker?
20. Is the gentleman justified in killing Mrs. Oakentubb? State with reasons. OR "No nightingale did ever chaunt". State whom has Wordsworth admired here and why?
21. Which ideals does Einstein like and what he opposes hatefully?
22. Why does Russell consider it useless to resist mechanization or industrialization? OR The old English societywas full of injustice and corruption. Discuss in the light of "Act IIIof Silver Box"?
23. Why did lady Mauban help Rassendyll at the Summer House?
24. What is the distinct quality of head and heart of the man of life upright:?
25. What is the analogy of sun and waves with struggle?
26. What is the source of encouragement for us, besides beauty?
27. What is the moral of the poem "Samson Agonistes"?
28. "If hopes were dupes, fear may be liars" Explain it.?
29. How the hero of the play "Samson" is made captive?
30. What is the opinion of the poet that the secret of future is blessing or curse to human beings?

Section C: (Detailed Answer Questions)

Q3- Important Essays:

1. My Aim in Life
2. The most critical problems of karachi
3. Uses and abuses of Mobile Phone / Internet
4. Duties of a student
5. Science, Blessing or Curse?
6. An exciting Cricket Match
7. Environmental Pollution
8. Role of media in society
9. War against Terrorism
10. Democracy: its role in Economic Development

Q4- Answer any of the following:

1. Colonel Sapt's wisdom and loyality saved the throne of Ruritania and the real king. Comment?
2. Give the character sketch of the Hero OR Heroine of the novel "The Prisoner of Zenda"?
3. Describe the villainy of Black Michael in your own words. Justify that he was neither a good brother, good lover nor a good friend?
4. Da Mauban played a very significant role in the novel "The Prisoner of Zenda"?

Q5- Answer any of the following:

1. "The Silver Box" is a play about justice which was not the same for the rich and the poor. Discuss?
2. Narrate in your own words the events of the "Afternoon of the great run" as described by James Thurber?
3. Give the character sketch of Mrs. Oakentubbas described in the play "Twenty Minutes with Mrs. Oakentubb". Was her murder justified?
4. What does Einstein think about property, outward success, luxury and war in his essay "The World as Isee It"?
5. What were the differences between the Hidus and the Muslims which led to the creation of Pakistan according to Liaquat Ali Khan?
6. Give central idea of the story by "Oscar Wilde" given in your text?

Q6- Answer any of the following:

1. What ideas has Keats expressed in the poem "Endymion" about the impact of beauty on human life?
2. "Hope" not "Despair" is the theme of A.H. Clough's poem "Say not the struggle Naught Availeth" Discuss?
3. How do the lines from "An Essay On Man" Justify pope's opinion that ignorance of the future and hope are two great blessing?
4. Describe how "Ulysees" Inspires his sailors to start the last voyage of their lives?
5. What are the qualities of a man who leads an upright life?
6. Give the summary of the poem "Solitary Reaper" OR " Samson Agonistes"?

Q7- Passage

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