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ICSE PRE Board Exam 2017 : English Paper 2 (English Literature)

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Question 1 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: Shylock (Aside) How like a fawning publican he looks! I hate him for he is a Christian; But more, for that in low simplicity He lends out money gratis and brings down The rate usance here with us in Venice. If I can catch him once upon the hip, I will feed fat the ancient grudge I bear him. He hates our sacred nation; and rails, Even there where merchants most congregate . (a) Who is called a fawning publican ? Why does Shylock call him so? (b) Give at least three reasons for Shylock s hatred towards this person? (c) Explain: If I can catch him once upon the hip, I will feed fat the ancient grudge I bear him. (d) What old grudge Shylock has against this person? (e) What do you understand about Shylocks character from the extract given? Question 2 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: Shylock Lock up my doors, and when you hear the drum And the vile squealing of the wry-necked fife, Clamber not you up to the casements then, Nor thrust your head into the public street To gaze on Christian fools with varnished faces, But stop my house s ears, I mean my casements. Let not the sound of shallow fopp ry enter My sober house. By Jacob s staff, I swear, I have no mind of feasting forth tonight; (a) What advice dos Shylock give Jessica? Why? (b) Where is Shylock going? Why? (c) Explain: a. To gaze on Christian fools with varnished faces b. Let not the sound of shallow fopp ry enter/My sober house (d) Does Jessica follow her father s advice? What does she do instead? (e) I have no mind of feasting forth tonight. Why reasons does Shylock give immediately after the extract for his reluctance to go to the feast?

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