PAKISTAN ACADEMY

ENGLISH-XII
TARGET PAPER

Sec-B (Short Q/A From Prose)

TWENTY MINUTES WITH Mrs. Oakentubb

i. Mrs. Oakentubb got the punishment she deserved. Elaborate you answer.
ii. Explain the importance of the label on Mrs. Oakentubb’s suitcase. Why does she hide it?
iii. What motive has the man for murdering Oakentubb?
iv. What are two incidents of man’s life which affected his life in Twenty Minutes with Okentubb?
v. What were the opinions of He and Mrs. Oakentubb about casual meetings?
vi. What plan did Mrs. Oakentubb make to save herself?

REFLECTIONS ON THE REAWAKENNING OF THE EAST

i. Why does Bertrand Russell consider it useless to resist industrialization?
ii. Does the author welcome cultural uniformity or not?
iii. How is traditional culture threatened in an age dominated by science and machinery?
iv. What does Russell advise Asian countries to do for their progress?
v. What were the factors of the strength of Mohammadan world and China?
vi. According to Bertrand Russell, which period is ‘Dark Ages’ and what does he mean by it?
vii. What is the most sinister application of scientific technique?

PAKISTAN AND THE MODERN WORLD

i. What were the administrative problems of Pakistan in early history?
ii. What does Liaquat Ali Khan state the real meaning of freedom, for the common man to be?
iii. What differences does Liaquat Ali khan point out b/w Muslims and Hindus beliefs and attitude?
iv. What is the first duty of Pakistanis as a free people is to themselves?
V. What is the synthesis that Liaquat Ali Khan believes is necessary for Pakistan to achieve?
Vi How did Liaquat Ali Khan justify the demand for separate country? Why did Muslims demand a new homeland?
Vii. According to Liaquat Ali Khan, what demands does our freedom make on us?

THE DAY THE DAM BROKE

i. How does the panic in “The Day the Dam Broke” appear to have started?
ii. How did Thurber’s mother cope with the situation? How did grandfather react during this calamity?
iii. What was the reaction of Thurber’s mother towards the panic?
iv. How long did the panic last and how was ordered restored?
v. What caused the lieutenant colonel of infantry to lead a fleeing company of three hundred persons?
vi. What was Dr. Mollary afraid of? Why did he run faster?

ACT III OF THE SILVER BOX

i. Why does the trial of Jones seems to be unfair. State with reason.
ii. What was Jack Barthwick’s crime and why was it hushed up?
iii. What led the Constable to arrest and charge Jones as well?

THE DEVOTED FRIEND

i. How did the Miller persuade Hans to carry the large sack of flour to the marketplace?
ii. Why was Hans unable to look after his garden? What promise was the miller constantly holding out before him?
iii. What was the supreme manifestation of the Miller’s selfishness which caused Hans to lose his life?
iv. Why did Miller never give Hans the wheelbarrow?
v. How does Miller’s wife exploit the simplicity of poor Hans by her husband?
vi. How did the miller justify his not asking Hans to share some of his good things during the winter?
Vii. How did the Miller deceive little Hans?
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THE WORLD AS I SEE IT
i. What leads Einstein to feel a strong sense of duty toward his fellow men?
ii. What is his attitude to property, outward success and luxury? What forces he blame for persistence of war ?
iii. What in brief is Einstein’s attitude to Leadership / Democracy / War?
v. What is Einstein’s belief concerning the immortality of the soul?
vi. What forces does he blame for the persistence of war ?

Sec-B (Short Q/A From Poetry)

THE SEVEN AGES OF MAN

i. Describe the ALL SEVEN stages of man’s life as described in “The Seven Ages of Man”.
ii. Do you agree with Shakespeare that this world is like a stage, also define his philosophy for the life of man?
iii. Why does Jacques take disrespectful and humorous views of man’s life?
iv. Why does the lover sigh like a furnace according to the poem “Seven ages of Man”?
v. Why does the school boy go to school at a snail’s pace?

THE MAN OF LIFE UPRIGHT

i. How does man leading an upright life pass his days and what role does conscience play in his life?
ii. What is meant by ‘rules of state’ and ‘rules of good’?
iii. What does the poet mean by “a well-spent age”? How can it be a “wealth”?
iv. How does an upright man defend himself from natural disaster and calamities?
v. Write down the qualities of an Upright man.

LINES FROM AN ESSAY ON MAN

i. Why does God hide the future from creatures? How does future blindness to the future is a blessing?
ii. How does “God of all” see with equal eye? Why does the poet name death a great teacher?
iii. What are the two blessings of God mentioned in the poem?

AN ELEGY WRITTEN IN A COUNTRY CHURCHYARD

i. What stops the “rude forefathers” of the villagers from returning to their homes?
ii. What according the writer, was occupation of the forefathers of the villagers and how did they carry out their
work?
iii. What ultimate end awaits the humble villagers as well as the rich and famous?

THE SOLITARY REAPER

i. How does Wordsworth compare the song of the Solitary Reaper with the song of two different singing birds?
ii. Describe the incident that inspired Wordsworth to compose “The Solitary Reaper”
iii. What does Wordsworth’s mean when he says in “Will no one tell me what she sings”
iv. What is the effect of singing on the valley?

MUSIC WHEN THE SOFT VOICES DIE

i. What is message of P.B Shelley in Music when soft voices die? What the flowers leave behind even after their death?
ii. What examples does the poet give to justify his idea for separation of beloved?

SAMSON AGONISTES
i. Who was Samson? How was Samson taken captive and what did the Philistines make him do?
ii. What did Samson request his huide? What was revolving in the mind of Samson when he was given rest?
ii. How did Samson take revenge upon his enemies?
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SAY NAUGHT THE STRUGGLE NOT AVAILETH
i. What are Clough’s perception about hopes and fears?
ii. What do “Tired waves” symbolized in “Say not the Struggle Naught Availeth”?
LINES FROM ULYSESS
i. Who was Ulysses and what was his goal in his life?
ii. What risks and glories did Ulysses expect from their last journey?
iii. Who was Achilles and what had happened to him? Why was he called “the great Achilles”
iv. What does the writer mean when he says “not unbecoming men that strove with gods”?
LINES FROM ENDYMION
i. What, according to Keats, is the main source of joy in the poem ‘Endymion’?
ii. How a real beauty gives us a pleasure?
iii. What does John Keats think about dooms?
Note: Must prepare messages and themes of all Poetries
The Prisoner Of Zenda
i. Why was Rudolf Rassendyll forced to become the king of Ruritania?
ii. Why and how did Michael kidnap King? Who do you consider the real prisoner of Zenda and Why?
iii. What is the attitude of Michael to Rassendyll during his coronation?
iv. Describe the Coronation Ceremony.
v. Describe the incident Summer House. Why did Madam take side with Rassendyll / Why did Madam betray Michael?
vi. What is Jacob’s ladder? state with reference ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’. Why Michael was constructed it?
vii. Who killed Michael and why? Why do Rupert and Michael have a fight? Rupert is really a dare-devil?
viii. Do you consider Rudolf Elphberg the best king of Ruritania? Justify your answer with reasons
ix. Compare the personalities of Rudolf Elphberg and Rudolf Rassendyll OR Princess Flavia and Madam.
x. How does Flavia sacrifice her love for the sake of country in last painful interview of Rassendyll?
xi. Who are” The Six”? What part do they play in the novel?
xii. What is a Ball? State its importance in the novel.
xiii. What do you know about morganatic marriage? Explain with the Prisoner of Zenda.
xiv. Why could Black Michael not expose the real identity of the imposter Rassendyll?
xv. How does Flavia discover that Rassendyll is not real king? What was her reaction?

Grammar:
Homophones: Practice from Notes
Words / Meanings: Practice from Notes
Phrasal Verbs: Practice from Notes

SECTION – C Long Q/A

Essay:
(i) Pakistan Super League (ii) Importance of Dams (iii) Horrors of War
(iv) CPEC (V) Corruption and its solutions (vi) Problems of Karachi
(vii) Merits and demerits of cell phone / social media (Viii) Importance of Science / Commerce

Comprehension: Pakistan And The Modern World, The World As I See It, Reflection On The Reawakening

Narrations: Practice from Assignment

Best of Luck…!!!