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BA (II Semester) Examination
ENGLISH COMPULSORY
Paper : BENG–202 (C)
( English Compulsory—II )
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 35%
Time : Three Hours
Note : 1. Answer all questions.
2. The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
1. Explain any two of the following with reference to the context : 8×2=16
(a) Alas, she hath no other cause of anguish But Tereus’ love, on her by strong hand wroken, Wherein she suffering, all her spirits languish; Full womanlike complains her will was broken.
(b) He was married and added five children to the population, Which our Eugenist says was the right number for a parent of his generation. And our teachers report that he never interfered with their education. Was he free? Was he happy? The question is absurd :
(c) “For if I should,” said he, Bestow this jewel also on my creature, He would adore my gifts instead of me, And rest in Nature, not the God of Nature; So both should losers be.
2. Answer any two of the following questions : 8×2=16
(a) The compelling theme of the poem, The Darkling Thrush, is ‘triumph of hope over despair’. Discuss.
(b) Do you agree with Sir Philip Sidney when he says to Philomela that “there is juster cause of plainful sadness” in the poem, The Nightingale? Give justification for your answer.
(c) In the light of the poem, The Pulley, do you think God was justified in his reluctance to give away the Blessing of Rest unconditionally to man? Explain.
3. Is Michael Henchard a typical tragic character of Thomas Hardy’s tragic vision? Justify. 16
Unit—A
1. Explain any two of the following with reference to the context : 8×2=16
(a) Alas, she hath no other cause of anguish But Tereus’ love, on her by strong hand wroken, Wherein she suffering, all her spirits languish; Full womanlike complains her will was broken.
(b) He was married and added five children to the population, Which our Eugenist says was the right number for a parent of his generation. And our teachers report that he never interfered with their education. Was he free? Was he happy? The question is absurd :
(c) “For if I should,” said he, Bestow this jewel also on my creature, He would adore my gifts instead of me, And rest in Nature, not the God of Nature; So both should losers be.
Unit—B
2. Answer any two of the following questions : 8×2=16
(a) The compelling theme of the poem, The Darkling Thrush, is ‘triumph of hope over despair’. Discuss.
(b) Do you agree with Sir Philip Sidney when he says to Philomela that “there is juster cause of plainful sadness” in the poem, The Nightingale? Give justification for your answer.
(c) In the light of the poem, The Pulley, do you think God was justified in his reluctance to give away the Blessing of Rest unconditionally to man? Explain.
Unit—C
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Give a character sketch of Susan Henchard from the novel, The Mayor of Casterbridge. 16
4. Write an essay in about 400 words on any one of the following : 16
(a) Impact of Covid-19 pandemic
(b) Relevance of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Your first day in the college
5. (a) Make sentences by using the following phrases/idioms (any four) : 2×4=8
(i) To leave no stone unturned
(ii) From hand to mouth
(iii) To face the music
(iv) A stitch in time saves nine
(v) Rome was not built in a day
(vi) No pain no gain
(b) Supply the synonyms of the following words (any four) : 1×4=4
(i) Amiable
(ii) Necessary
(iii) Triumph
(iv) Ascend
(v) Interior
(vi) Far
(c) Write the corresponding noun forms of the following verbs (any four) : 1×4=4
(i) Replace
(ii) Prepare
(iii) Observe
(iv) Assess
(v) Contain
(vi) Sustain
Unit—D
4. Write an essay in about 400 words on any one of the following : 16
(a) Impact of Covid-19 pandemic
(b) Relevance of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Your first day in the college
Unit—E
5. (a) Make sentences by using the following phrases/idioms (any four) : 2×4=8
(i) To leave no stone unturned
(ii) From hand to mouth
(iii) To face the music
(iv) A stitch in time saves nine
(v) Rome was not built in a day
(vi) No pain no gain
(b) Supply the synonyms of the following words (any four) : 1×4=4
(i) Amiable
(ii) Necessary
(iii) Triumph
(iv) Ascend
(v) Interior
(vi) Far
(c) Write the corresponding noun forms of the following verbs (any four) : 1×4=4
(i) Replace
(ii) Prepare
(iii) Observe
(iv) Assess
(v) Contain
(vi) Sustain
