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Gujarat Research Society s Jasudben M. L School, Khar. ASSESSMENT November December 2020. Std. Date : 02 12 2020. : X Subject: Literature in English Time : 2 hours Marks : 80 Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. Attempt five questions in all from the three sections You must attempt at least one question from each of the Sections A, B and C and not more than two other questions from the same sections you have already compulsorily chosen. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ] Start a new question on a new page. (This paper has 5 printed sides) SECTION A DRAMA Answer one or more questions from the following play. The Merchant of Venice: Shakespeare Question 1 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: Bassanio: Shylock, do you hear? Shylock: I am debating of my present store; And, by the near guess of my memory, I cannot instantly raise up the gross . (i) Where are Bassanio and Shylock? Why has Bassanio come to Shylock? Who has [3] sent Bassanio? (ii) In the previous scene, to whom and in what manner had Bassanio appealed for a loan? [3] (iii) Why does Shylock decline Bassanio s invitation to dinner? [3] (iv) What kindness does Shylock offer Bassanio and Antonio? Mention the conditions of [3] this offer.
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