With the Photographer

1.The narrator visits the photographer for:

a) A family portrait

b) A passport photo

c) A portrait for his fiancée

d) A portrait of himself

2.The photographer's studio is described as:

a) Grand and luxurious

b) Small and cramped

c) Modern and sleek

d) Dirty and dishevelled

3.The photographer's initial demeanour is:

a) Friendly and welcoming

b) Impatient and rushed

c) Indifferent and bored

d) Arrogant and condescending

4.The photographer's first instruction to the narrator is:

a) "Look pleasant, please."

b) "Put your hat down."

c) "Tilt your head slightly."

d) "Look natural."

5.The narrator feels initially:

a) Excited and confident

b) Nervous and self-conscious

c) Relaxed and amused

d) Angry and frustrated

6.The photographer tries to adjust the narrator's:

a) Smile

b) Posture

c) Eyes

d) All of the above

7.The narrator describes his own expression as:

a) Serene and peaceful

b) Forced and unnatural

c) Intense and thoughtful

d) Happy and joyful

a) Adjusting his clothing

b) Changing the lighting

c) Using props

d) All of the above

9.The photographer's comments about the narrator's appearance are:

a) Complimentary and encouraging

b) Critical and insulting

c) Helpful and constructive

d) Polite and diplomatic

10.The narrator's self-esteem during the photo session:

a) Increases

b) Decreases

c) Stays the same

d) Fluctuates wildly

11.The photographer's final suggestion is to:

a) Smile broadly

b) Look serious and dignified

c) Wear a different outfit

d) Come back another day

12.The narrator ultimately feels:

a) Satisfied with the experience

b) Humiliated and dejected

c) Amused and entertained

d) Indifferent and apathetic

13.The story is primarily a satire of:

a) Modern art

b) Photography

c) Social conventions

d) Human vanity

14.The tone of the story is:

a) Serious and dramatic

b) Humorous and ironic

c) Melancholic and reflective

d) Tragic and despairing

15.The story's message is about:

b) The power of photography

c) The absurdity of human behaviour

d) The value of true beauty

16.The narrator's name is:

a) Mentioned explicitly

b) Never mentioned

c) Implied through context

d) Given only at the end

17.The photographer's name is:

a) Mentioned explicitly

b) Never mentioned

c) Implied through context

d) Given only at the beginning

18.The setting of the story is:

a) A specific city

b) A rural area

c) A timeless, unspecified location

d) A futuristic world

19.The story is told from which point of view?

a) First-person

b) Second-person

c) Third-person limited

d) Third-person omniscient

20.What is the overall theme of the story?

a) The beauty of nature

b) The challenges of modern life

c) The pressure to conform to societal ideals of beauty

d) The importance of family and friends

The Power of Music

1. What is the central theme of the poem?

(a) The joy of singing

(b) The destructive power of music

(c) The transformative power of music

(d) The history of musical instruments

2. What is the initial state of the world described in the poem before the musician arrives?
(a) Joyful and vibrant

(b) Silent and desolate

(c) Chaotic and noisy

(d) Peaceful and serene

3. What instrument does the musician play?

(a) Flute

(b) Sitar

(c) Violin

(d) Drums

4. How does the music initially affect the environment?

(a) It causes destruction.

(b) It brings life and vibrancy.

(c) It makes everyone sleepy.

(d) It has no effect.

5. What happens to the trees when the music is played?

(a) They wither and die.

(b) They dance and sway.

(c) They grow taller.

(d) They bear fruit.

6. How are the animals affected by the music?

(a) They become aggressive.

(b) They are calmed and soothed.

(c) They run away in fear.

(d) They start singing.

7. What does the music do to the river?

(a) It dries up.

(b) It flows faster.

(c) It changes its course.

(d) It becomes still.

8. What is the overall mood created by the music?

(a) Sad and melancholic

(b) Energetic and lively

(c) Peaceful and harmonious

(d) Angry and chaotic

9. The poem uses a lot of which literary device?

(a) Metaphor
(b) Simile

(c) Personification

(d) Alliteration

10. What is the significance of the musician's arrival?

(a) It marks the beginning of a war.

(b) It signals the arrival of a new era of peace and harmony.

(c) It foretells a natural disaster.

(d) It signifies the end of the world.

11. The poem primarily focuses on:

(a) The musician's skill

(b) The instruments used

(c) The effect of music on nature

(d) The life of the poet

12. The music's influence is portrayed as:

(a) Temporary

(b) Destructive

(c) Transformative

(d) Insignificant

13. Which of the following best describes the poem's tone?

(a) Ironic

(b) Humorous

(c) Celebratory

(d) Pessimistic

14. The poem suggests that music has the power to:

(a) Create chaos

(b) Bring order and beauty

(c) Destroy everything

(d) Make people sad

15. The poem is written in:

(a) Free verse

(b) Rhyme verse

(c) Haiku

(d) Limerick

16. Sukumar Roy is known for his:

(a) Serious and philosophical poetry

(b) Nonsense and humorous poetry

(d) Patriotic poetry

17. The imagery in the poem is primarily:

(a) Visual

(b) Auditory

(c) Tactile

(d) Olfactory

18. The poem can be interpreted as an allegory for:

(a) The power of nature

(b) The power of art

(c) The importance of tradition

(d) The futility of human endeavour

19. The poem's message about music is primarily:

(a) Cautionary

(b) Inspirational

(c) Critical

(d) Neutral

20. What is the overall feeling conveyed by the poem?

(a) Despair

(b) Hope

(c) Anger

(d) Indifference

A.I wanted something that my friends might keep after my death, to reconcile them to my loss. It seems that I was mistaken.
What I wanted is no longer done. Go on, then, with your brutal work. Then when you have done all that-keep it for yourself and
your friends. They may value it. To me it is but a worthless bauble." I broke into tears and left.

(i) Who is the narrator talking to? Why does he want to get a picture of him?(ii) The narrator calls the photograph a 'worthless
bauble'. What does bauble mean? Why did he say so? (iii) The narrator seems to get emotional at the end. Why? (iv) What were
the narrator's expectations from the photographer? Did he meet the narrator's expectations? (v) What are your thoughts about
the photographer? Do you have any suggestions for him? 3+3+3+3+4

B. But now there comes a billy goat, a most sagacious fellow,

He downs his horns and charges straight, with bellow answ'ring bellow.

The strains of song are tossed and whirled by blast of brutal violence,

And Bhisma Lochan grants the world the golden gift of silence.

(i) What did the billy goat do? (ii) What adjectives are used for the goat and why? (iii) What is the 'golden gift' in the above
extract? (iv) Do you think the villagers supported the goat's actions? Why? (v) What was the overall theme of the poem? Explain
it in brief.3+3+3+3+4