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This document is a sample question paper for Class XI English B, Semester II, consisting of various question types including short answer, long answer, and grammar exercises. It covers prose and verse topics, requiring students to respond to questions about specific literary works and themes. Additionally, it includes writing tasks such as a paragraph and a letter to the editor.

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Sample Question Paper Set 1

This document is a sample question paper for Class XI English B, Semester II, consisting of various question types including short answer, long answer, and grammar exercises. It covers prose and verse topics, requiring students to respond to questions about specific literary works and themes. Additionally, it includes writing tasks such as a paragraph and a letter to the editor.

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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER SET – 1

CLASS XI SEMESTER II
SUBJECT: ENGLISH B
Time: 2 hours Full Marks: 40
Short Answer Type Questions
PROSE
1. Answer the following questions in your own words, each in about 40 words. (Answer any two).
2×2=4
(a) How did Laura behave when she first met the workmen?
(b) What was Jimmy’s profession before his arrest?
(c) According to Bacon, what do studies serve for?
(d) What does Mother Teresa say about the greatest destroyer of peace?
(e) What change had come about in Woodifield’s life since his retirement and stroke?
(f) What was Jimmy doing when the guard came to the shoe shop?
(g) How was the weather in the morning on the day of the garden party ‘
VERSE
2. Answer the following questions in your own words, each in about 40 words. (Answer any two).
2×2=4
(a) Who wrote the poem “My Last Duchess”? To which age did he belong?
(b) Why does the speaker use the symbol of dust in the poem “Still I Rise”?
(c) Who is the speaker of the poem “My Last Duchess”?
(d) What does Angelou mean by “You may write me down in history”?
Long Answer Type Questions
PROSE
3. Answer the following questions in your own words, each in about 120 words. (Answer any one).
1×6=6
(a) “You’ll have to go, Laura; you’re the artistic one.” – Who said this and to whom? What was the
occasion of this remark? (2+4)
(b) What was the warden’s advice to Jimmy? What was Jimmy’s reply? [3+3]
(c) “Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability.” — Where has the line been taken from?
Who wrote it? What does the essayist mean by it? [1+1+4]
(d) Narrate the experience Mother Teresa had when there was a great difficulty in getting sugar.
(e) Describe the boss’s office. What does it suggest about his personality and emotional state?
(f) How does the ‘garden’ in the story reflect the characteristics of modern society? Comment
VERSE
4. Answer the following questions in your own words, each in about 120 words. (Answer any one).
1×6=6
(a) Write a note on the significance of the title of the poem *‘My Last Duchess’.
(b) “Does my sassiness upset you?”– Who asks this question to whom? Why does the speaker’s
sassiness upset others? [1+2+3]
(c) What made the Duke unhappy with his Duchess?
RAPID READER
5. Answer the following questions in your own words, each in about 120 words. (Answer any one).
1×5=5
(a) Consider ‘The Ghost-Brahman’ as a supernatural short story.
(b) Comment on the significance of the title of the story ‘A Ghostly Wife’.
(c) “This tree is my life.”—Who said this, and how was this proved to be true? [5]
(d) What is a curriculum? How was the curriculum of Subhas’s school framed? [1+4]
(e) What does the story ‘The Parrot’s Tale’ satirise? What message does Tagore convey through
this satire?
NON-TEXTUAL GRAMMAR
6. Do as directed: 1×5=5
(a) It is raining for a week. (Correct the error)
(b) The old man was tired. He sat down on the road. (Join into a simple sentence)
(c) The Ganges is the longest river in India. (Make it into a positive degree)
(d) We are proud of him. (Use the noun form of proud)
(e) He said, “Goodbye, my friends”. (Turn it into indirect speech)
WRITING
7. Write a paragraph in about 150 words on “Digha’s Jagannath Temple” using the given points:
10×1=10
[Points: Introduction – located near New Digha – deities worshipped – inspired by Puri temple and
Odia architecture – inaugurated on April 30, 2025, by West Bengal Chief Minister – built with red
sandstone brought from Rajasthan – peaceful environment-temple complex ideal for worship and
reflection-promotes tourism and culture- festivals and celebrations – conclusion. ]
OR
8. (a) Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper highlighting reckless driving and the indiscriminate
use of a microphone on the road. 5×1=5
(b) Write a report on “Health Awareness Camp Organised by WHO,” using the given points: 5×1=5
[Points: Health awareness camp – organised by WHO – date – time – volunteers chosen from local
clubs- responsibilities of the volunteers.]

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'The Parrot’s Tale' satirizes conventional educational systems through its portrayal of a parrot whose natural abilities are stifled by rote learning, symbolizing pedagogical methods that prioritize memorization over understanding. Tagore critiques this oppressive system, advocating for an approach that nurtures creativity and critical thinking, emphasizing the importance of meaningful education .

'The Ghost-Brahman' embodies characteristics of a supernatural story through its blending of reality with fantastical elements, such as the presence of a ghost entwined with cultural beliefs. The narrative plays on themes of the supernatural impacting daily life, with the ghost influencing events and interactions, typical of supernatural fiction .

Angelou uses a confident tone, vivid imagery, and repetitive affirmations to convey resilience. Symbols like 'dust' in "Still I Rise" represent enduring spirit, while rhetorical questions like “Does my sassiness upset you?” challenge the status quo. These strategies reflect broader themes of identity by asserting pride in one's heritage and empowerment through overcoming adversity .

The Jagannath Temple in Digha holds both architectural and cultural significance through its design inspired by Puri’s temple and Odia architecture, using red sandstone from Rajasthan. It serves as a cultural hub, promoting local tourism through its serene environment, suitable for worship and reflection, and by hosting festivals that celebrate and preserve regional traditions .

The Duke's perspective in "My Last Duchess" reveals themes of power and objectification through his control over her image and narrative. His displeasure with her behavior not meeting his expectations—leading to her death—illustrates how he views her more as a possession than a partner. This underscores the societal critique of how power dynamics corrupt personal relationships .

Mother Teresa challenges the common assumption that wars and violence are the greatest threats to peace by identifying abortion as the greatest destroyer. Her perspective shifts the focus from external conflict to internal moral issues, suggesting that disrespect for life at its initial stages undermines societal justice and compassion, which are foundational for peace .

Bacon's assertion that studies serve for delight, ornament, and ability highlights a multifaceted view of education. 'Delight' suggests enjoyment and personal fulfillment, 'ornament' refers to the enhancement of conversation and presentation skills, and 'ability' denotes the practical, applicable knowledge gained. This reflects Bacon's belief that education should enrich personal life, improve social interactions, and provide practical benefits for real-world applications .

Woodifield's retirement and stroke result in a loss of autonomy and a shift to dependency on his family, particularly the women who look after him. This transformation makes him more passive, affecting his role and status within the family and altering their interaction dynamics by placing him in a child-like position, necessitating care and altering the balance of authority .

The garden in Mansfield's story symbolizes the ordered, superficial nature of modern society, where appearances are maintained above deeper moral concerns. It contrasts the chaos and reality outside the garden's confines, thereby representing the social divide and ignorance often prevalent in contemporary life, highlighting themes of class tension and moral blindness .

Laura exhibits a sense of superiority mixed with guilt when she first interacts with the workmen, which reflects her conflicted feelings about social class. She wants to be seen as compassionate and egalitarian, yet her actions and thoughts betray her privileged position. Her initial interaction is polite and somewhat patronizing, revealing her struggle to reconcile her social upbringing with her personal values .

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