1. ENGLISH GRADE 10
HOT QUESTIONS

2. CLASS 1 LITERATURE- PROSE
TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA
EXTRACT 1
a) “I knew they would prefer to feel that they had safely kept their secret”.
(i) The writer had the above feeling because:
the boys behaved strangely
they did not take the writer inside to meet their sister
they sent aim to the village
(d) they refused to say anything
(ii) The above behavior reflected upon the boys’
(a) cleverness (b) reticence c) maturity (d) introvert nature
(iii) The writer kept quiet because he wanted to:
(a) keep their friendship (b) ignore them (c) be indifferent (d) retain their dignity

3. EXTRACT 2
b) “May be you’d like to go to the ‘cafe’ in the village for a drink”?
(i) The boys said this because :
(a) they wanted to avoid the writer
(b) they wanted to cheat him
(c) they were cracking a joke
(d) they were not bothered
(ii) The above reflects upon the boys’ character attributes like :
(a) ignorant (b) uncivilized (c) tactful (d) rude
(iii) The writer also listened to the boys because
(a) he was not interested
b) he wanted to keep their secret
(c) he did not wish to hurt them
(d) he had no other option

4. VALUE BASED QUESTION
1. Both the boys have left a deep imprint on the author’s minds. When the author gets back to his city, he writes an article -recounting the brave efforts of the two brothers. Respecting their feelings, he uses fictitious names for the two boys. Write the article.

5. MRS.PACKLETIDES TIGER EXTRACT 1
“The luncheon party she declined, there are limits beyond which repressed emotions become dangerous”
a) Explain repressed emotions.
b) Why did Loona decline the invitation?
c) How do such emotions become dangerous?

6. EXTRACT 2
“Favored rendezvous of an animal of respectable antecedents……..”
a) Explain the meaning of ‘rendezvous’.
b) What is the qualification of the animal mentioned?

7. Value based question
‘Mrs. Packletide indulges in no more big-game shooting. “The incidental
expenses are so heavy.” She confides to inquiring friends.’—Loona Bimberton
and Mrs. Packletide are perfect examples of human folly and greed. One’s
greed can lead to one’s doom and vanity can destroy a person’s joy of life.
Explain the statement in a short paragraph.

8. The dear departed
“Elizabeth’s that sharp she’ll see I’m after it and she’ll drive a hard bargain over it. Eli, what it is to have a low money grubbing spirit?”
A. What is Elizabeth’s relation with the speaker?
B. What bargain is being discussed here?
C. Explain – low money grubbing spirit.
D. What do the above remarks reflect about the speaker’s attitude and nature?

9. Value based question
It is an undeniable fact that the best classroom in the world is at the feet of
grandparents. They have an endless treasure of stories to tell their
grandchildren. They have silver in their hair, gold in their hearts. They have
a life-time of experience to bestow on their grandchildren. Write a short
character-sketch of your grandfather, highlighting the special qualities you
have learnt from him.

10. Grammar- reported speech
Put the following paragraph in the reported speech into conversational form using direct speech.
Peter introduced me to Jack who said he was pleased to meet me. I replied that it was my pleasure, and that I hoped Jack was enjoying his stay in Seattle. He said he thought Seattle was a beautiful city, but that it rained too much. He said that he had been staying at the Bayview Hotel for three weeks, and that it hadn't stopped raining since he had arrived. Of course, he said, this wouldn't have surprised him if it hadn't been July! Peter replied that he should have brought warmer clothes. He then continued by saying that he was going to fly to Hawaii the following week, and he that he couldn't wait to enjoy some sunny weather. Both Jack and I commented that Peter was a lucky person indeed.

11. Choose the right option

16. ANSWER KEY TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA EXTRACT 1
A) b- they did not take the writer inside to meet their sister.
B) c- maturity
C) d- retain their dignity
EXTRACT 2
A)1- They wanted to avoid the writer
B) 2 – tactful
C) 3- he did not wish to hurt them

17. MRS PACKLETIDES TIGER EXTRACT 1
A) Her restrained emotions against her rival, Mrs. Packletide that had doubled because of her jealousy.
B) Because she couldn’t control her emotions after receiving Packletides gift.
C) There is always a limit beyond which the emotions are sure to get exploded.
EXTRACT 2
A) A secret meeting place
B) Descendent of a respectable antecedent.

18. The dear departed Extract 1 A) Elizabeth is Mrs. Slater’s sister
B) The plan of shifting the grandpa’s bureau before Elizabeth arrives.
C) It refers to money-mindedness, or greed to possess things.
D) The speaker herself is very mean, manipulative and clever.

19. REPORTED SPEECH Peter: Meet MrX Jack: I’m pleased to meet you
Mr.X: It’s my pleasure. Hope you are enjoying your stay in Seattle
Jack: I think Seattle is a beautiful city but it rains too much.I have been staying at the Bayview Hotel for three weeks and it hasn’t stopped raining since I arrived.Of course, this wouldn’t have surprised me if it wasn’t July.
Peter: You should have brought warmer clothes. Anyways, I’m going to fly to Hawaii the next week and I cannot wait to enjoy some sunny weather.
Jack and Mr.X: You are a lucky person indeed.

20. CHOOSE THE RIGHT OPTION
1. B
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. B