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Date : 26th April 23 Fire and Ice, A Triumph of Surgery Marks : 30

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Q1. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow (5 marks):
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
Questions:
i. Choose the CORRECT statement about the given poem.
a) Fire and ice are images—they help the readers visualise the power of nature over man.
b) Fire and ice are symbols—not of natural disasters, but of humanity’s ability to create disasters of its own.
c) Fire and ice are elements—not of Nature but man-made and possess the ability to create havoc for
mankind.
d) Fire and ice are agents—they change the thinking of mankind from negative to positive and bring
harmony.
ii. Select the option that correctly classifies the connotations for fire and ice, as suggested in the poem.
(1) rage (2) violence (3) indifference (4) hate (5) greed
a) Fire- 3,4; Ice- 1,2,5 b) Fire- 2, 5; Ice-1,3,4
c) Fire-1,3,5; Ice- 2, 4 d) Fire- 1,2,4; Ice- 3,5
iii. The poem is a _________, put across by the poet.
a) powerful warning b) heart-felt apology c) earnest appeal d) vengeful threat
iv. Identify the most likely tone of the poet in the lines- ‘To say that for destruction ice/Is also great’.
a) sarcastic b) serious c) amused d) celebratory
v. Pick the option that is NOT TRUE about the poet according to the extract. The poet
a) is inclined to believe that the world would most likely end with fire.
b) has heard divided opinions about the way the world would end in all likelihood.
c) preaches love and kindness to combat the spread of hate among all.
d) declares the power of ice to be as destructive as that of fire.

Q2. Answer the following in about 40 – 50 words (9 marks):

1. How does the use of language help in making the poem “Fire and Ice” effective and meaningful?
2. How do you know that Mrs. Pumphrey was a rich lady?
3. Describe the `parting scene’ between Tricki and Mrs. Pumphrey’s household.

Q3. Answer ANY ONE of the following in 100 – 120 words (6 marks):
1. In this world, nothing is immortal. Explain, with reference to the poem, ‘Fire and Ice’.
2. Herriot seems to be a duty-bound doctor who values others’ ’emotions’ than his personal
interests. Elucidate the above statement. Mention those values of Herriot which you would like to
emulate in yourself also and give reasons for the same. Write your answer in 100-120 words.

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Q4. Choose the correct option (10 marks):
1. Joey __________ from the vacation just now.
A. has returned B. had returned C. had been returning D. returns
2. The stars __________ bright at night.
A. shines B. shine C. has shine D. shining
3. Identify the tense used in the sentence. “When shall we submit our application ?”
A. Future perfect tense B. Present indefinite tense
C. Past perfect tense D. Future indefinite tense
4. Choose the correct sentence.
A. He visit the temple frequently. B. He visits the temple frequently.
C. He had visiting the temple frequently. D. He have had visited the temple frequently.
5. Neither Rishi nor Rhea ___________ helpful.
A. were B. was C. are D. have been
6. The teacher and the students __________ arrived.
A. has B. have C. will D. are
7. ________ you play with us?
A. May B. Will C. Shall D. Can
8. He told me that __________ blue was her favourite colour.
A. a B. the C. this D. None of the above
9. We need to do ___________ of work before the event starts.
A. much B. a lot C. more D. some
10. The teacher said, ”Don’t move, boys”.
A. The teacher told the boys don’t move. B. The teacher asked the boys not to be moving.
C. The teacher asked the boys not to move. D. The teacher told to them, don’t move.

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