SECOND PUC - MID TERM INTERNAL ASSESSEMENT – 2023 -24

TOPICS:
1. How is ”Romeo and Juliet” relatable as “Love is the Solace of Life”? How is it proved
through
‘Romeo and Juliet’?
2. Compare and Contrast the topic of Life Imprisonment versus Death Penalty, with
reference to Leo Tolstoy’s “Too Dear”.
3. Should children be guided by their parents or they should be on their own exploring life
themselves? Investigate and present your ideas with reference to ‘On Children’ by Khalil
Gibran.
4. Conservation of Biodiversity sustains both nature and culture. Discuss it in the light of
Vandana Shiva’s essay “Everything I need to know I learned in the Forest”.
5. How does the poem “When You Are Old” highlight the fact that, physical beauty is
temporary and while true love is permanent. Discuss.
6. “Sunny Morning” portrays the wit and humour of two friends, on meeting after a long
time through Don Gonzalo and Dona Laura from their spontaneous reaction at a park in
Madrid. Explain.
7. How does the reference to Russia and America, provide another dimension to the P.
Lankesh’s story, on “The Gardner”.
8. Write a short note on famous Jorge Luis Borges. List some of the interesting facts about
Borges as written by Alifano.
9. How does George Mikes bring out the ethos of Japanese culture and the complicated
hierarchy in bowing in his travelogue.
10. “Water” the poem by Volga, demonstrates the disparity and discrimination in society.
Discuss.

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