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activitv umber written in case of on
will not be given any credit.
(2) Web diagrams, flow charts, tables, etc. are to be
presented exactlhy as they are with answers
(3) In point 2 above, only the words written
without the presentation of activitn jormat/design,
not be given credit. Use of colour
pens/pencils, etc. is not allowed. (Only blue/black pens
allowed.)
(4) Multiple answers to the same
activity will be treated as wrong and will not be given amy
(5) cred
Maintain the sequence of the Sections/Question Nos./Activities
throughout the activin sheet.
SECTION-I: PROSE
|Reading for Comprehension, Language Study, Summary, Mind
Q. 1. (A) Read the extract and
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complete the activities given below : (12 Markv
The astrologer transacted his business by the light of a flare
which
crackled and smoked up above the groundnut heap nearby. Half the
enchantment of the place was due to the fact that it did not have the
benefit of municipal lighting. The place was lit up by shop
or two had hissing gaslights, some had naked
lights. One
flares stuck on poles, some
were lit up by old cycle lamps, and one or two, like the
astrologer,
managed without lights of their own. It was a bewildering
crisscross of
light rays and moving shadows. This suited the
astrologer very well, for
the simple reason that he had not in the least
intended to be an astrologer
when he began life; and he knew no more of what was
going to happen
to others than he knew what was going to
happen to himself next minute.
He was as much a stranger to the
stars as were his innocent
Yet he said things which pleased and customers.
more a matter of study, practice, and
astonished everyone : that was
shrewd guesswork. All the same,
it was as much an honest
man's labour as any other, and he
the wages he carried home at the end of a deserved
day.
He had left his village without any
had continued there he previous thought or plan. If he
would have carried on the work of
his
forefathers - namely, tilling the land, living, marrying, and
ripening in
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 his cornfield and ancestral home. But that was not to be. He had to leave
home without telling anyone, and he could not rest till he left it behind
acouple of hundred miles, To avillager it is a great deal, as if an ocean
flowed between.
Al. List the qualities : (2)
The Town Hall Park was a remarkable place in many ways for an
astrologer to build his business. List the exceptional qualities of the
place from the extract.
A2. Write any four tacties used by the astrologer to earn his wages. (2)

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A3. Pick out four lines that tell you that the astrologer did not have any real
knowledge of astrology. (2)

A4. Give/Express your views on the effects of superstitions. (2)

A5. Language Study (Do as directed) : (2)
()) He had left his village without any previous thought or plan.
(Choose the correct statement using 'neither... nor...)
(a) He had neither left his village nor with any previous thought plan.
(b) Neither had he left his village with any previous thought nor plan.
(c) He had left his village with neither nor any previous thought plan.
(d) He had left his village with neither any previous thought nor plan.
(iü) It was a bewildering crisscross of light rays.
(Rewrite using the verb form "bewildered')
(a) The crisscross of light rays bewildered everyone.
(b) It was a bewildered crisscross of light rays.
(c) Bewildered crisscross of light rays it was.

(d) The light rays bewildered everyone crisscross.

A6. Match the words with the suffixes and make new words : (2)
Word Suffix New word
enchant ence

know ment

innocent able
reason ledge
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 (i)Statement of Purpose :
You wish to pursuc your graduation at a reputed University in
any
of the streams of yourchoice. You have fixed your career goals and
also have a suitable background to achieve your dreams. Taking
the
help of the gIVen points, write a statement of purpose in about
I00- 1 50 words as a part of your application proCess to
admission to aUniversity of your choicc.
OR
(iii)Group Discussion :
Imagine yourself as a participant in a group discussion with two
more participants and an evaluator. The topic is The Importance
of Wildlife Conservation'. Prepare aset of dialogues using the
following points :
" human wildlife conflict " endangered species
" biodiversity preservation community involvement
(B) Attempt any ONE of the following : (4
(i) E-mail Writing :
Draft an email to your Internet Service Provider, compiaining
about frequent disruptions in the internet connection and asking
for a solution. Use the following points :
" the impact of the issue " equipmnent information
" help of technical team
OR
(ii) Report Writing :
Your college recently organized a 'Mental Health Awareness Camp',
You are a students representative. Write a report in about 100 to
150 words, adding all the happenings and the overall response of the
students.
OR

(ii)Interview Questions :
Imagine that you have to conduct an interview of a famous
leader/politician. With the help of the given table and points
draft 6-8 questions on the given topic :
Name of the interviewee
" Area of success/Reputation
" Date/Venue/Time
Duration of Interview

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 Questions based on the following :
" His idols/Inspirations
Support of the people
" Difficulties
" Challenges/Motivating experiences
" Goals/Expectations
Message

() Attempt any ONE of the following : (4)

() Speech Writing:
Imagine that you have taken part in an elocution competition.
You have selected the topic Science and Superstitions'. Draft a
speech in about 100to 150 words that you wish todeliver before
the audience. Use the following points :
" examples of superstitions
" scientific explanation for superstitions
" impact on society
" measures for eradication
OR

(ii) Compering
Imagine that you are given the opportunity and responsibility to
compere a 'Prize Distribution Ceremony', held at your college.
Draft a script of the same. Use the following points :
" Prayer/Welcome song
" Introduction

" Principal 's speech

" Chief Guest 's address
" Prize distribution

" Vote of thanks

OR

(iii)Expansion of Idea :
Expand the following idea in about 100-150 words with the help
of the points given below :
Travel broadens the mind'.
" exposUre tonew cultures
" flexibility of view
" adaptability
" memorable experiences and stories.
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 (D) Attempt any ONE of the following
(i)Film/Book Review :
Draft areview of any film/movie that you have recently watched
in about 100 150 words. Prepare your review with the help of
the following points :
" name of the movie " vear of release
" producer directorcast " music

" photography " theme storv line in brief

" Your opinion
OR
(ii) Blog Writing :
Write a blog in a proper format in about 100 to 150 words on
"The craze of Fashion and Shopping' :
Points :
" social media hypes
appearance
" online shopping gives unlinited options
Overcoming it with right approach
OR
(ii) Appeal :
Prepare an appealtitled 'Inculcate Good Manners". Make use of
the following points :
" preparean attractive slogan
" make a persuasive appeal
" mention the importance of good manners
" add your own ideas

SECTION-IV : LITERARY GENRE - NOVEL

0. 5. (A) Complete the activities given below as per the
instructions : (4 Marks
(i)Fill in the blanks by choosing correct alternative : (2)
(a) The world 'novella' originated from the
word
'novelle', a type of prose fiction.
(French/talian/ American)
(b) In novel. the surface meaning is different from
the symbolic meaning.
(Allegorical/ Dystopian Gothic)
(c) is the central idea in the
novel which can be
expressed in a nutshell.
(Plot Theme/ Setting)
(d) The characters in the
novel interact with other
characters and undergo plausible and everyday
(Utopian/Allegorical Realistic) experiences.
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 (ii) Match the (olumns (2)
Colunnn A' Column B'
() Gulliver's Travcls
(a) Bankim ChandraChattopadhyay
(2) Pamela (b) Samuel Richardson
(3) The Pilgrims Progress (c) John Bunyan
(4) Raj Mohan's wife (d) Jonathan Swift
(B) Answer the following questions in about 50 words
each :
s on (Activities based on the extract of the novel To Sir, with Love !') (4 Marks)
(i) Explain in brief the theme of the
extract. (2)
(ii) In the questioning session Denham was
expressing the feelings of
some of the students. Illustrate.
(2)
(C) Answer the following questions :
(Activities based on the extract of the novel Around the World in
Eighty Days".) (4 Marks)
(i) Describe the importance of the following places in the
development
of the plot and behaviour of the characters.
(2)
(a) Liverpool
(b) Reform club
(ii) Describe the character of Phileas Fogg from the extract of the novel
'Around the World in 80 Days'. (2)
(D) Answer the following questions in about 50 words each:
(Activities based on the extract of the novel The Sign of Four'.) (4 Marks)
() Elaborate the following line in the light of the extract :"You really
are an automaton acalculating machine". (2)
(ii) Arrange the following incidents in the correct sequence as per their
occurrence in the extract : (2)
Miss Morstan showed Holmes the pearls and letter.
Miss Morstan discussed her problem with Holmes and Watson.
They planned to meet the writer of the letter.
Miss Morstan meets Holmes and Watson at their house.

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 PRACTICE ACTIVITY SHEET - 2
Time: 3 Hours IMax. Marks :
Important Instructions :
() Each activin has to be sentence/sentences. Answers
answered in complete
number written
writ en
in
in only
word will not be given COmplete credit. Only the corect activily case
of oplu
will not be given any credit.
(2) Web diagrams, flow charts, as they are with
tables. etc. areto be presented exacthy answers
(3) In point 2 above, only the words writen without the presentation of activity
n01 be given credit. Use of colour pens/pencils, etc. is not allowed. (Only fbloure/mbaltaldckesigpensn,
,
allowed.)
(4) Multiple answers to the same activity will be treated as wrong and will not be given any cred
(5) Maintain the Sequence of the Sections/Question Nos./Activities throughout the
activity shee.
SECTION-I: PROSE
|Reading for Comprehension, Language Study, Summary, Mind Mapping |
Q. 1. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below : (12 Mark
The policeman refused to accept Soapy even as a clue. Men who
smash windows do not remain to chat with the police. They take to their
heels. The policeman saw a man half-way down the block running to
catch a car. With drawn club he joined in the pursuit. Soapy, with disgust
in his heart, drifted along, twice unsuccessful.
On the opposite side of the street was a restaurant of no great
pretensions. It catered to large appetites and modest purses. Its crockery
and atmosphere were thick; its soup and napery thin. Into this place
Soapy betook himself without challenge. At a table he sat and consumed
beefsteak, flapjacks, doughnuts and pie. And then he told the waiter the
fact that the minutest coin and himself were total
strangers.
"Now, get busy and call a cop", said Soapy. "And don't keep a
gentleman waiting."
"No cop for you," said the waiter, with a yoice like
butter cakes
and an eye like the cherry in the Manhattan cocktail. Hey, Con!"
Neatly upon his left ear on the callous pavement two waiters
pitched
Soapy. He arose, joint by joint, as a acarpenter's rule opens, and
dusted
his clothes. Arrest seemed now but an elusive dream. The
island seemed
very far away. A policeman who stood before a
drugstore two doors
away laughed and walked down the street.
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 Soapy was seized with asudden fear that some dreadful enchantment
had rendered him immune to arrest. He was in a state of panic, and,
when he came upon another policeman lounging grandly in front of a
glittering theatre, he caught at the immediate straw of disorderly
conduct.
AL. Arrange the following incidents in correct sequence as per
their
occurrence in the extract :
(2)
(a) The policeman laughed and walked down the street.
(b) Two waiters pitched Soapy on the
pavement.
(c) The policeman refused to accept Soapy even as a
clue.
(d) Soapy consumed beef stick, flapjacks, doughnuts and pie.
A2. Find out two examples of humour from the
passage. (2)
A3. Pick out the lines from the passage which show
Soapy's helpless state
of mind.
(2)
A4. Suppose you are the manager of a hotel. A poor boy has dinner at the
hotel and then finds that he has not enough money to pay the
bill.
Describe how you will react in the situation. (2)
A5. Language Study (Do as directed) : (2)
() The policeman refused to accept Soapy even as a clue.
(Choose the correct option and rewrite it as a negative sentence.)
(a) The policeman did not refuse to accept Soapy even as a clue.
(b) The policeman did not accept Soapy even as a clue.
(c) The policeman did not accept to refuse Soapy even as a clue.
(d) The policeman had not accepted Soapy even as a clue.
(ii) Its crockery and atmosphere were thick.
(Choose the correct option and rewrite it as an exclamatory sentence.)
(a) What a thick crockery and atmosphere its were!
(b) How thick its crockery and atmosphere were!
(c) Its indeed thick crockery and atmosphere were!
(d) How were its thick crockery and atmosphere!
A6. Find out the expressions from the passage which mean : (2)
(i) served more quantity of food at a very low cost.
(ii) an overcrowded place, having no overall quality/standard.

(B) Language Study : (Non-textual grammar) (4 Marks)

B1. Do as directed : (3)
(i) As soon as she reached home, the food was served.
(Identify the correct No sooner... than' form of the above sentence
from the given alternatives.)
(a) No sooner does she reach home than the food was served.
(b) No sooner had she reached home than the food was served.
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 (c) No SOOner did she reach home than the food was served
(dy No sooner do she reach home than the food was served.
(i) We can accept our life gracefully.
modal
(Choose the correct option of the sentence using a
showing 'compulsion' and rewrite it.) auxiliary
(a) We can accept our life graccfully.
(b) We will accept our life gracefully
(e) We may accept our life gracefully.
(d) We must accept our life gracefully.
(m) Self-csteem is the most important value in lite.
(Choose the correct option of positive degree and rewrite the
(a) Self-esteem is more important value in Iife than any other. sentence.
(b) Self-esteem is not as important value in life as many other.
(C) No other value in life is as important as self-esteem.
(0) Every other value in life is as important as self-esteem.
B2. Spot the error/s in the given sentence and rewrite the correct
sentence :
They has taught us the principle of equality. (1
Q. 2. (A) Read theextract and complete the
activities given below:
Mathematics in India inevitably makes one think of one extraordinary(12 Mar
figure of recent times. This was Srinivasa Ramanujan. Born in a
poor
Brahmin family in South India, having no opportunities for a
education, he became a clerk in the proper
Madras Port Trust. But he was
bubbling over with some irrepressible quality of instinctive genius and
played about with numbers and equations in his spare
chance he attracted the attention of a time. By a lucky
his amateur work to Cambridge in
mathematician who sent some of
England.
People there were impressed and a scholarship was
him. So, he left his clerk's job and arranged for
went to Cambridge and during a very
brief period there did work of profound
The Royal Society of England went value and amazing originality.
him a Fellow, but he died two years rather out of their way and made
the age of 33. Professor Julian
later, probably of tuberculosis. at
Huxley has, I believe, referred to him
Somewhere as the greatest mathematician of the century.
Ramanujan's brief life and
India. Of our millions, how few getdeath any
are symbolic of
conditions in
education all. how
at
on the verge of
starvation; of even those who get some many live
have nothing to look forward to a
but clerkship in some
education and
that is usually far less than the office on a pay
unemployment
opened its gates to them and offered them dole in England. If lite
of living and food and healthy conditions
education and
these millions would be opportunities of growth. how many among
eminent scientists, educationists,
industrialists, writers and artists, heiping to build a new Indiatechnicians.
world? and a new
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AL. Comnplete the following: (2)
() The Royal Socicty of England, by going out of their way made
Ramanujan a fellow because of his
(ii) The individuals, who can help to build anew India and a new world
are

A2. Compare and contrast from the passage the payment of an cducated
cmployed Indian and the unemployment dole in England. (2)
A3. Explain from the passage : Ramanujan was considered as the greatest
mathematician of the century. (2)
A4. Express your opinion by taking the above passage into consideration,
that it is not only talent but also opportunity that plays an important role
in a person's life. (2)
A5. Language Study (Do as directed) : (2)
(i) He left his job and went to Cambridge.
(Choose the correct option of a simple sentence and rewrite it.)
(a) He not only left his job but also he went to Cambridge.
(b) Because he left his job he went to Cambridge.
(c) After leaving his job he went to Cambridge.
(d) As soon as he left his job he went to Cambridge.
(ii) He became a clerk in the Madras Port Trust.
(Choose the correct option of 'add a question tag' of the above
sentence.)
(a) He became a clerk in the Madras Port Trust, didn't he?
(b) He became a clerk in the Madras Port Trust, does he?
(c) He became a clerk in the Madras Port Trust, was he?
(d) He became a clerk in the Madras Port Trust, did he?
A6. Match the adjectives in column 'A' with the nouns in column B': (2)
Column $A' Column B

(i) proper (a) time

(ii) spare (b) work
(iii) amateur (c) value
(d) education
(iv) profound
(B) Summary Writing : (3 Marks)
Prepare a summary of the extract given in Q. 2 (A). Give it a suitable
title. You may use the following points :
[(family background - exeeptional qualities - employment - journey to
Cambridge and achievements]
(C) Mind Mapping : (3 Marks)
Develop a Mind Mapping frame/design on the topic 'My future goals".
Use your own ideas, flow, design and structure.
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 SECTION-IH : POETRY
|Comprehension and Appreciation|
() Read the extraet and comnlete the activities given below :
No stir in the air, no stir in the
SCa,
Ihe ship was as still as she could be,
Her sails from heaven received no motion.
Her keel was steady in the ocean.
Without either sign or sound of their shock
The waves flow'd over the Inchcape Rock:
So little they rose, so little they fell.
They did not move the Inchcape Bell.
The Abbot of
Aberbrothok
Had placed that bell on the Inchcape Rock;
On a buoy in the storm it floated and swung,
And over the waves its warning rung.
When the Rock was hid by the surge's swell,
The mariners heard the warning bell;
And then they knew the perilous Rock,
And blest the Abbot of Aberbrothok.
A1. Complete the web by stating the qualities of the Abbot of
Aberbrothok :
(2

The qualities of the

Abbot of Aberbrothok

A2. Describe the sea' as depicted by the poet here. (2

A3. Express your views on why the selfless acts, such as those done by the
Abbot of Aberbrothok, should be blessed/appreciated. Justify the same. (2)
A4. Identify and explain the figure of speech in the following line : (2)
No stir in the air, no stir in the sea.
A5. Compose four lines on The Ocean' (2)
(B) Appreciation :
Read the poem 'Money' and write its appreciation : (4Mark
When I had money, money, 0!
Iknew no joy till T
went poor;
For many a false man as a friend
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 Came knocking all day at my door.
Then felt Ilike a child that holds
A trumpet that he must not blow
Because a man is dead: Idarcd
Not speak to let this false world know.
Much have Ithought of life, and scen
IHow poor men's hearts are ever light;
And how their wives do hum like bees
About thecir work from morn till night.
So, when I hear these poor ones laugh.
And see the rich ones coldly frown
Poor men, think I, need not go up
So much as rich men should come down.

When I had money, money, O!

My many friends proved all untrue;
But now Ihave no money, O!
My friends are real, though very few.

SECTION-III: WRITING SKILLS

Q. 4. Complete the activities as per theinstructions given below : (16 Marks)
(A) Attempt any ONE of the following : (4)
(i) Drafting aVirtual Message :
Read the following conversation between Mansi and Mrs. Bhatia
and draft the message in about 50 words :
Mansi : Hello, may I speak to Geeta, please?
Mrs Bhatia : Iam Geeta's mother. May I know who is speaking?
Mansi : Aunty, I am Mansi, Geeta's friend.

Mrs Bhatia : Geeta is getting ready for the badminton class.

Do you want me to convey some message to her?
Mansi :Yes, it's regarding the class. It has been cancelled due
to some medical emergencyand our coach has asked
me to convey the same to all the participants.
Mrs Bhatia : I will definitely do that.
OR
(ii) Statement of Purpose :
You wish to pursue your career in a foreign language. You are
therefore seeking admission to Stanford University of America, for
a degree in aforeign language of your choice. Prepare a 'Statement
of Purpose' in about 100 110 words as a part of your application
process to get admission to the university.
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 OR

(iii)Group Discussion
Mihir, Sama :
and Gargiare participating in a group discussion.
balanced
progress never
The evaluator has giventhe topic:
harms Nature". Write suitable dialogues for each participant,
giv ing his/her opinion on the topic. You may use the following

points :
" the nced for progreSs
" the limitations of natural resources
" rational approach
(B) Atempt any ONE of the following : (4)
(i) E-mail Writing :
officer, BMC.
Dratt an email in a proper format to the Zonal
complaining about frequent water cuts in your societylarea.
Request him to restore normal water supply. You may use the
following points :
" disruption of normal life
" panic amongst people

substitution of water tankers

OR
(i) Report Writing :
Imagine. your college recently organized "Intercollegiate Sports
Activities". You are a member of the Sports Club of your college.
Write a report of the events in about 150 words for your college
magaz1ne.

OR
(ii)Interview Questions :
Imagine, you have to conduct an interview of a famous writer.
With the help of the given table and points, draft
about
8 questions on the given fields
associated with the personality :
(Do not change the sequence of the
questions.)
" Name of the interviewee

Area of success/Reputation
" Date/Venue/Time
Duration of Interview

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 Questions should he based on the
following points :
. Development of interest
" 0dols in lifc
" Early lecarning/training
" Support
" Schedule/Time table
" Recent achievements
" Goals in life
" Destination

(C) Attempt any ONE of the following : (4)

(i) Speech Writing :
Write a speech on 'Courtesy is the light of life with the help of
the following points in about 100-150 words :
" people have a good impression of you
" you will be appreciated and acknowledged
"you willbe happy and contented with life
OR
(ii)Compering :
Imagine, you are given an opportunity to compere a programme
organised at your college on Yoga Day'. As a compere, draft the
whole programme script, deciding the flow of the overall
programme. You may take help of the following points :
" felicitation, yoga demonstration " presidential address
" vote of thanks add vour own points
OR

(ii) Expansion of an Idea :

Expand the following idea in about 100-150 words with the help
of thepoints given below :
*Clothes mean nothing until someone lives in them'.
contented mind, confidence
" blind imitation doesn't work
" blend of fushion and comfort is important
(D) Atempt any ONE of the following : (4)
(i) Film/Book Review:
Write a review of a book which you have read recently based on
the following points : (in about 100-150 words)
" name of the book, author
" the themeltopic/storyline of the book
" language, style
" messagel the most appealing aspect
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 OR

(ii) Blog Writing : Man

proper format on the opic
Write a blog in a
the points giv en belon
birth' in about 100 I50 words. Use
negativeselfdefcating thoughrN
" freedom from all
" building a'let go approach
" bonding with love and gratitude
(OR

(ii) Appeal :
topie Protect wild
animals and their
Prepare an appeal on the
habitats'. You may use the following poimts :
" causes of threats
" effects
" measures for protection
" implementation
SECTION-IV : LITERARY GENRE NOVEL
Q. 5. (A) Complete the activities as per the instructions given below : (4 \Mark
(i) Rewrite the sentences by choosing the correct alternative given
in the brackets : (2)

(a) The industrial revolution gave birth to the

(poor class, middle class, rich class)
(b) There are essential elements of the novel.
(five, six, eight)
(c) The fiction that treats the internal as wellas external life of the
protagonist and other characters is caled novel.

(Gothic, Epistolary, Psychological)

(d) Plot is essentially the story or the course of events that make up
the
(setting, theme, language)
(ii)Match the Columns : (2)

Column 'A Column B'

(1) Language, style (a) Course of events
(2) Plot (b) Philosophical statement
(3) Conflict (c) Technique of narration
(4) Theme (d) The struggle between opposite forces

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 B) Ansmer the following questions in about 50 words each :
(Activities based on theextract of the novel To Sir. with Love'.) : (4 Marks)
() Describe in brief the purpose of organising the
half-yearly report
programme of the students council. (2)
(ii) Arrange the incidents in correet segquence as per their occurrence
in the extract :
(2)
(a) The head of the school closed the
proceedings.
(b) Denham called out the names of the
representatives.
(c) The slips were folded and placed in a
hat.
(d) Fernman was as usual a trump
card.
() Answer the following questions in about 50 words
each :
(Activities based on the extract of the novel Around the World in
80 Days.) (4 Marks)
(i) Describe the character sketch of Aouda from
Fogg's point of view. (2)
(ii) Explain how the setting of the extract contributes to the
theme of
the novel.
(2)

(D) Answer the following questions in about 50 words each:

(Activities based on the extract of the novel The Sign of Four'.) (4 Marks)
(i) Describe in brief the theme of the extract.
(2)
(iü) Holmes is always one step ahead of Dr Watson in solving
cases.
Elucidate. (2)

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