CLASS XII

ENGLISH CORE (301)

REVISION LESSON 2 (2023-2024)
CHAPTERS
1. Deep Water
2. The Rattrap
3. Keeping Quiet
4. The Tiger King
TIME: 1 HOUR
Answer the following questions:
1. “From the beginning, however, I had an aversion to the water when I was in it.” Which
incident had led Douglas to have this aversion? (2)
2. In ‘Deep Water’, which character traits of “the big bruiser of a boy” are revealed? Illustrate
with examples from the text. Mention an incident from real life where the action of such a
person had caused a disaster or a near-disaster situation to develop. (5)
3. How did Douglas’ fear affect his life? (2)
4. Why did the peddler formulate his rattrap theory? (2)
5. Pick out instances from the text and explain why the peddler felt that he had walked into a
rattrap. (5)
6. What was the significance of the gift left by the vagabond for Edla? (2)
7. With any two instances from the text describe how nature would have a new lease of life
if man keeps quiet. What positive effect will it have on mankind? (5)
8. Why does the poet want to count upto twelve at the end of the poem? (2)
9. Based on his penchant for killing tigers what idea do the readers form about the king?(5)
10. Explain why the dewan deserves the readers’ pity. (2)

PLEASE NOTE:
1. You are advised against doing selective study.
2. The questions above are sample questions for practice prior to AISSCE, 2024. There is
no need for any online submission.
3. Although answer keys will be provided in due course, you are advised to answer them
yourselves.
4. In case you have queries regarding any portion of the syllabus, you may send your query
to your evaluators through the CHAT section.
5. DATE OF POSTING ANSWER KEY: 20.1.2024