English Important Questions

Unit 1

The Curb In The Sky - by James Thurber

Answer the following questions in about 250 words.

Q1.Write about the character of Dorothy?

Q2.In "The Curb in the Sky", to what extend is Dorothy the cause of Charlie's mental
breakdown?

Q3.Describe Charlie's outlandish dream.

Q4.What was Charlie's dream and what did it lead to him?

Q5.Narrate in your own words Charlie's outlandish dream.

Q6.What was the nature of personality clash between the wife and the husband in the story?
How did the this clash effect Dorothy and Charlie as individuals?

Q7.What is the significance of the title "The Curb in the Sky"?

Q8.Write about the importance of motivation?

Q9.Will your personal goal be of any help to the society?

Q10.Elaborate the famous proverb "Well Begun Is Half Done".

UNIT - 2

Prose: Happy People - by William Ralph Inge.

Answer the following questions in about 250 words.

Q1.What according to Inge are the sources of happiness? Whom does Inge consider happy?

Q2.What is the relevance of the story of Ambassador and his servant?

Q3.Write the character sketch of William Ralph Inge ,as revealed solely by his views in the
essay?

Q4.What are the three things that Inge would wish for and why?

Q5.Why are some people happier that the others and what can we learn from those who are
happy?
Q6.What is self confidence and what are its advantages?

Q7. Elaborate the famous proverb "Doubt is the beginning of Wisdom?

UNIT-3

Poetry : A Psalm Of Life - By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Q1.Justify the title of the poem "A Psalm Of Life" by Longfellow?

Q2."A Psalm Of Life" by Longfellow is a pessimistic or a optimistic? State your reasons.

Q3.What picture of life does Longfellow present and why?

Q4.What all does Longfellow compares life to in " A Psalm Of Life" identify these comparisons
and point out the implications of each?

Q5.What lesson can be learnt from the poem" "A Psalm Of Life" by Longfellow?

Q6. What is non-verbal communication? Discuss the importance of non-verbal communication?

Q7."Action Speak Louder Than Words", elaborate.

Unit-4

Drama: The Dear Departed- By Stanley Houghton

Q1.Justify the title of the drama " The Dear Departed".

Q2.Examine the Character sketch of Mrs Slater as a mother, daughter and sister?

Q3.Bring out the humor in the play " The Dear Departed".

Q4.Discuss interpersonal skills and their importance at the work place.

Q5. "Faith Can Move Mountains”, elaborate.

Q6 Annotate the following in about 250 words.

1. 'Never mind the plaster. Do I look all right?'

2.'Henry,why shouldn't we bring that bureau down here now? We couldn’t do it before they
come.'
3.'Eh,what it is to have a low money-grubbing spirit!'