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Attempt the following questions in about 80-100 words.

Having pets is not just a pastime it is a big responsibility. Comment with reference to the story “Mijbil, the Otter”, bringing out the values one needs to have to keep animals as pets.


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Chekov has used humor and exaggeration in his play to comment on marriage and courtship in his times. Illustrate with examples from the lesson “The Proposal”. Also mention the values you think any healthy relationship requires.

Having pets is not just a pastime, it is a big responsibility. The story narrated about the pets that the author Gavin Maxwell had. After his dog died, he bought another pet. When he visited Iraq, he thought of having an otter named Mijbil and got it from his friend. The behaviour of Mijbil from jumping in bed to bathtub surprised him. The narrator was surprised by his behavior. The narrator also faced problem while he was moving to England along with his pet.


Thus, keeping a pet is a big responsibility. One has to take care of the pets in a way he takes care of his own child. They need proper attention, timely food, and care. One has to be friendly with them while providing them with a comfortable atmosphere. Thus, animals too need the same treatment as human beings.


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The period between engagement and marriage is quite different today than it is used to be in the old days. In ancient times, proposals are sent by the parents formally to that the other party reply. In the story, ‘the proposal’ Lomov wants to marry Natalya but instead to telling her directly he asked his father. He dressed well to meet his father and presented himself in the best possible manner. He did his best so that Natalya’s father may not refuse his proposal. Also, when he met Natalya he doesn’t put his proposal forward.


Thus, a healthy relationship requires lots of commitment, trust, and confidence in each other. It needs proper fueling to keep it going. The understanding between the partners is a must. Thus, it needs efforts from both the partner to make it the best relationship on Earth.


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Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow.

I think I could turn and live with the animals,


They are so placid and self-contained;


I stand and look at them long and long.


They do not sweat and whine about their condition;


a) What does the poet mean by ‘turn’?


b) Why does the poet want to live with animals?


c) What are the poet’s feelings for human beings?


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Suddenly she was startled by a voice. "Listen, child," said the voice, "you shouldn't stand like that. Sit down.” Sitting down, she looked to see who had spoken. It was an elderly man who had honestly been concerned for her, but she was annoyed by his attention.


a) Why did Valli stand up?


b) Why was Valli annoyed by the elderly man?


c) What is the meaning of the word ‘concerned’?

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Answer the following questions in 30-40 words each.

(a) What is the legend about tea’s quality to banish sleep?


(b) Why was Kisa sad? What did Gautama Buddha tell her?


(c) Why did Matilda not like to visit her friend Mme Forestier’s house?


(d) What impression did the lawyer form of New Mullion on his first visit?

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Option – A - The Diary of Anne Frank 10 Marks

The conflict in the novel “The Diary of Anne Frank” is both external as well as internal. Comment and illustrate with example from the text.


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I’ve reached the point where I hardly care whether I live or die. Fourteen year old Anne Frank makes this statement. Based on your reading of the novel Discuss what does it say about her state of mind and her life?

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Option – B - The Story of My Life

Helen has been criticized for using the last chapter as a list of all the people who made a difference in her life. Do you think it is an appropriate conclusion to her autobiography? Comment on the basis of your reading of the novel.


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Helen’s feelings towards the Bible move from, “Somehow it failed to interest me” to, “I love it as I love no other book”. Comment on this change in Helen’s attitude towards Bible and how does it take place?