Read the given paragraph and answer the questions that follow-
Question 1:
Gonzalo
I have great comfort from this fellow. Methinks he hath no drowning mark upon him – his complexion is perfect gallows. Stand fast, good fate, to his hanging; make the rope of his destiny our cable, for our own doth little advantage. If he be not born to be hanged, our case is miserable.
(i) What has happened earlier in the context?(2)
(ii) Why does the boatswain lose his temper?(2)
(iii) How does Gonzalo view the boatswain’s angry outburst? What does he predict? (2)
(iv) What is Gonzalo’s wish? (2)
(v) What do you think of Gonzalo? (2)
Question 2:
Gonzalo
That our garments, being, as they were, drenched
in the sea, hold notwithstanding their freshness
and gloss, being rather new-dyed than stained
with salt water.
Antonio
If but one of his pockets could speak, would it
not say he lies?
Sebastian
Ay, or very falsely pocket up his report.
Gonzalo
Methinks our garments are now as fresh as when
we put them on first in Africa, at the marriage of
the King’s fair daughter Claribel to the King of
Tunis.
(i) How has Gonzalo tried to console Alonso? Why? (2)
(ii) What seems to be something miraculous to Gonzalo? (2)
(iii) How is he mocked at by Antonio? (2)
(iv) Who is Claribel? From where is the party of passengers coming? (2)
(v) How does Sebastian describe Claribel’s marriage later in the context? (2)
Question 3:
Re-write the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. Make other changes that may be necessary, but do not change the meaning of each sentence. (10)
1. The last time I spoke to her was in May
(Begin: I …)
2. As one grows older, one grows wiser.
(Begin: The older …)
3. If I had known what to expect earlier, I would have done better.
(Begin: Had I …)
4. If you don’t leave now I’ll call the police.
(Begin: Unless …)
5. The doctor is examining the patient now.
(Begin: The patient …)
6. Only a very rich man can expect to live such a luxurious life like Tom.
(Begin: None …)
7. No sooner did the sun set than the firing began.
(Begin: As soon …)
8. In spite of her fever, Sridevi went for her film shoot.
(Begin: Despite …)
9. We had no extra battery so we couldn’t start the car.
(Begin: If we had …)
10.It is a pity that I didn’t take my doctor’s advice.
(Begin: I wish …)
Question 4:
Suppose you are given a chance to meet a person from the past.Whom would you like to meet and why? Describe his/her personality traits which you wish to imbibe.
Explain in 250 words. (10)
