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SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

MARCH 2019 MARKING SCHEME

ENGLISH (CORE - 301) CLASS XII

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and

correct assessment of the candidates. Even a small mistake in evaluation may lead

to serious problems which may affect the future of the candidates, education

system and teaching profession. To avoid mistakes, it is requested that before

starting evaluation, you must read and understand the spot evaluation guidelines

carefully. Evaluation is a 10-12 day mission for all of us. Hence, it is desired

from you to give your best in this process.

2. Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It

should not be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other

consideration. Marking Scheme should be strictly adhered to and religiously

followed. However, while evaluating, answers which are based on latest

information or knowledge and are innovative may be assessed and marks be

awarded to them.

3. The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each

evaluator to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the instructions given

in the Marking Scheme. The remaining answer books meant for evaluation shall be

given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of

individual evaluators.

4. If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part.

Marks awarded for different parts of the question should then totalled up and

written in the left-hand margin and encircled.

5. If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left hand

margin and encircled.

6. If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving more

marks should be retained and other answer scored out.

7. No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be

penalized only once.

8. A full scale of marks 0-100 has to be used. Please do not hesitate to award full

marks if the answer deserves it.

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9. Where marks are allotted separately for content and expression as per the marking

scheme, they have to be reflected separately and then totalled up. This is mandatory.

10. A slash (/) in the marking scheme indicates alternative answer(s) to a question. If a student writes an answer which is not given in the marking scheme but which

seems to be equally acceptable, marks must be awarded only in consultation with the head examiner.

11. Every examiner should stay full working hours i.e. 8 hours every day and evaluate

25 answer books.

12. Avoid the following common types of errors committed by the examiners in the

past:-

Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.

Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.

Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title

page.

Wrong question wise totalling on the title page.

Wrong totalling of marks of the two columns on the title page.

Wrong grand total.

Marks in words and figure not tallying.

Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.

Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick

mark is correctly and clearly indicated. It should not be merely a line. Same is

with the X for incorrect answer.)

Half or part of an answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks

awarded.

13. While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it

should be marked as (X) and awarded zero (0) Marks.

14. The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the

Guidelines for Spot Evaluation before starting the actual evaluation.

15. Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried

over to the title page, correctly totalled and written in figures and words.

16. As per the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, a candidate is now permitted to

obtain photocopy of the Answer Book on request on payment of the processing

charges.

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17. Q1 under Section A (Reading) and Q7 under Section C (Literature) have been

designed to test students’ ability to comprehend the given lines / passage. As such, the examinees need not be unnecessarily penalised for their language errors.

18. Where questions have been designed to test the writing skills of students, the expression (grammatical accuracy, appropriate use of words, style, spelling,

organization and presentation of relevant matter in a coherent and logical way) assumes as much importance as the content.

19. Wherever the word limit is given, no marks be deducted for exceeding it. However, due credit should be given for precise answers.

20. Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page or totalling

error detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel

engaged in the evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the

prestige of all concerned, it is reiterated that the instructions be followed

meticulously and judiciously.

[FOR THE HEAD EXAMINERS ONLY]

1. Answer scripts must be given to the evaluators for evaluation only after the given marking scheme has been thoroughly discussed with them, collectively or individually.

No exceptions, please. 2. The Head Examiner must conduct a mock evaluation exercise on the first day of

evaluation to ensure that the evaluation has been carried out as per the norms and

instructions of CBSE. Formal evaluation is to begin from Day-2 (group evaluation) only

after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of evaluators, as per the

exercise carried out during mock evaluation.

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1/5/1 1/5/2 1/5/3 SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS 2019

SECTION A: READING

1.1 1.1 1.1

COMPREHENSION PASSAGE

NOTE: No mark(s) should be deducted for mistakes in usage and

grammar, spelling, or word limit. Full marks may be awarded if a

student has been able to identify the core ideas. If a student literally

lifts a portion of the given passage as an answer to a question, no

mark(s) to be deducted for this as long as it is relevant.

5 marks

(a) (a) (a)

(i) artwork, buildings, bones and pottery

(iii) grains of hardened corn

any one should be considered the right answer

1 mark

(b) (b) (b) (i) artefacts, features and ecofacts 1 mark

(c) (c) (c) (ii) archaeological evidence is found 1 mark

(d) (d) (d) (ii) study of humanity and human culture 1 mark

(e) (e) (e) (iv) weather and climate 1 mark

1.2 1.2 1.2 Answer the following 6 marks

(a) (a) (a)

They investigate lives of early people by studying objects left

behind by them

(any other suitable answer to be awarded marks)

1 mark

(b) (b) (b)

it is the chief means to learn about societies that existed before the

invention of writing/it also provides an important supplement to our

knowledge of ancient societies that left written records

1 mark

( c) (c ) (c ) the Europeans think of their work as closely related to the field of

history

1 mark

(d) (d) (d) they use artefacts, features and ecofacts 1 mark

(e) (e) (e)

they use systematic methods of discovering sites/ they use scientific

methods/ they use aerial photography/ they use special techniques

and equipment

1 mark

(f) (f) (f) the study of strata is called stratigraphy 1 mark

1.3 1.3 1.3 Answer any three 6 marks

(a) (a) (a)

- by studying the remains of past human cultures

- by studying the objects left behind

- by locating sites

- by studying the relationship between the behaviour of the

people with the objects found in the sites

(any two)

(b) (b) (b)

Archaeology looks for information about how, when and where

cultures developed while history studies the level of the people as

recorded in written documents/ archaeology is scientific, systematic

study of the past of human culture while history studies the lives of

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people as recorded in written documents. (any two)

( c) (c ) (c ) features are those objects which cannot be removed without

changing their form (like houses, tombs etc.) while artefacts can be

moved without altering their appearance (like arrowheads, pots,

beads etc.) (any two)

(d) (d) (d) from the study of the relationship among artefacts, features and

ecofacts.

1.4 1.4 1.4 Vocabulary 3 marks

(a) - - investigate 1 mark

(b) - - precisely/ accurately 1 mark

( c) - - classification 1 mark

- (a) - exciting 1 mark

- (b) - closely 1 mark

- ( c) - responded 1 mark

- - (a) magnificent 1 mark

- - (b) existed 1 mark

- - ( c) reveal 1 mark

2 2 2

Note

• If a student has attempted only summary or only notes, due

credit should be given.

• 1 mark allotted for the title to be given, even if a student has

written the title either in Q2(a) or Q2(b)

• Content must be divided into headings and sub-headings

The notes provided below are only guidelines. Any other title, main

points and sub-points may be accepted if they are indicative of the

candidate’s understanding of the given passage, and the notes

include the main points, with suitable and recognizable

abbreviations. Complete sentences are not to be accepted as notes.

Numbering of points may be indicated in different ways, as long as

a consistent pattern is followed.

10 marks

(a) (a) (a)

NOTE MAKING

Distribution of Marks

5 marks

Title

1 mark

Content (minimum 3 headings and sub-headings, with proper

indentation and notes)

3 mark

Abbreviations / Symbols (with /without key) – any four 1 mark

(b) (b) (b) Summary

The summary should include all the important points given in the

notes. 5 marks

Content 3 marks

Expression 2 mark

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SECTION B: ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS

NOTE: The objective of the section on Advanced Writing Skills is to

test a candidate’s writing ability. Hence, expression assumes as much

importance as the content of the answer.

3 3 3

FORMAL INVITATION

Note: The invitation can be in the form of a card or letter. The

language should be formal.

4 marks

Format – both letter and card format to be accepted 1 mark

Content 2 marks

Expression 1 mark

Suggested value points:

name of host

mention event/occasion

day, date, time, venue

(any other relevant details)

(due credit should be given to economy of words)

OR

3 3 3 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT 4 marks

Format- Heading 1 mark

Content 2 marks

Expression 1 mark

Heading : SALE/ FOR SALE/ CAR FOR SALE / VEHICLE/

AUTOMOBILE

Suggested value points:

- make (company)

- model (year of registration)

- mileage (distance travelled/ done)

- features (accessories)

- colour

- condition

- contact details

( any other relevant details)

4 4 4 LETTER WRITING 6 marks

[Note: - No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given.

Credit should be given for the candidate's creativity in presentation of

ideas. Use of both the traditional and the new format is permitted.

Mixing of the formats is not permitted]

Format

1. sender's address

2. date

3. receiver's address

4. subject /heading

5. closing

1 mark

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Content 3 marks

Expression

grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling 1 mark

coherence and relevance of ideas and style 1 mark

2 marks

4 4 4

LETTER – placing an order for potted plants and saplings

Suggested Value Points

- placing order for saplings

- how many types of plants

- mode of payment

( any other relevant point)

OR

4 4 4

JOB APPLICATION - Physical Education Teacher

Suggested value points

- covering letter- reference to advertisement

- CV/ Bio-data

- personal details

- Name: Bharat/ Madhu Sharma

- Address: 21, first Cross Street, Chennai

- educational qualifications: Master in Physical Education

- additional qualifications: swimming instructor

- experience

- reference (Two) with name , designation and contact details

(any other relevant detail )

5 5 ARTICLE 10 marks

Format (Title and Writer’s Name) 1 mark

Content 4 marks

Expression grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [2½ marks] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2½ marks]

5 marks

Heading : Children’s Love for Comics

Writer: Amir/ Shikha

(Any other relevant title)


- love for comics

- illustrated stories

- deals with adventures

- provides excitement & thrill

- provides role-models

- imparts moral education

- informative, educative, in a fun way

(any other relevant point)

OR

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5 5 SPEECH 10 marks

Format (Opening address and conclusion) 1 mark

Content 4 marks

Expression

Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [2 ½ marks]

coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2 ½ marks] 5 marks

Note:

No title is required.

In case a candidate gives a title, no mark to be awarded to it and

if a candidate does NOT give a title, no mark to be deducted,

either

Achievements of Indian Women wrestlers


-reference to School Sports Day

-reference to emergence of Geeta, Babita as women wrestlers

-reference to adverse circumstances faced by them

-reference to the girls being an inspiration and role model for women

athletes


5 ARTICLE 10 marks


Content 4 marks

Expression grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [2½ marks] coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2½ marks]

5 marks

Heading : Water Problem

Writer: Amir/ Ankita

(Any other relevant title)


water problem

- a serious issue

- global warming has affected rainfall and snowfall

- rapid and widespread urbanization

- ever increasing population

- increasing demand

- over-exploitation of underground water reserves

- reckless use of water

Solution

- proper town planning

- water harvesting

- conservation of water

- control on wastage (any other relevant points)

OR

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SPEECH 10 marks

Note:


In case a candidate gives a title, no mark to be awarded to it and


either

Format (Opening address and conclusion)

1 mark

Content 4 marks

Expression


coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2 ½ marks] 5 marks

Importance of Regular Classroom Teaching


- the issue-students neglecting school and attending private coaching

- reason of low attendance of students in school

- wrong practice- affects their studies adversely

- wastage of money and time

- qualification and experience of private tutors is questionable

- no substitute for class room teaching

- school teachers better qualified


6 6 REPORT 10 marks


Content 4 marks

Expression


coherence and relevance of ideas and style [2 ½ marks]

5 marks

Title: Sanitation Programme at St. Agnes School/ Swachh Bharat

Abhiyan

Writer: Vinod/ Asha


-what- sanitation programme

-when-day, date and time

-where(St. Agnes School-streets /neighbourhood

-by whom (students)

-how- collected, segregated garbage, cleaned streets

-success of the programme


OR

DEBATE 10 marks

Format -(Opening address and conclusion) 1 mark

Content 4 marks

Expression 5 marks

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Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling 2 ½ marks

coherence and relevance of ideas and style 2 ½ marks

A person himself is his own best career counsellor

Note:

- Students’ views to be expressed either ‘for’ or ‘against’ the

motion and not a mixed response

- In case of the stand taken by the candidate/ examinee, if the

arguments presented are contradictory to the stand taken ,

deduct only half a mark

Note:

- No title is required.

- In case a candidate gives a title, no mark to be awarded to it and


either


in favour :

- knows his/her own strength and weaknesses

- knows his/ her own interest

- knows his potential and chooses career accordingly

- successful people- self motivated

- do not need counsellor

Against

- counsellor better equipped to guide

- counsellor helps make informed choices with the help of aptitude

test

- some people confused- need guidance/mentor


(minimum two content points)

- - 6 DEBATE 10 marks

Format --(Opening address and conclusion) 1 mark

Content 4 marks

Expression

grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [2 ½ marks]


5 marks

Chance plays a great role in the success of a businessman

Note:

- Students’ views to be expressed either ‘for’ or ‘against’ the

motion and not a mixed response

- In case of the stand taken by the candidate/ examinee, if the

arguments presented are contradictory to the stand taken ,

deduct only half a mark

Note:


In case a candidate gives a title, no mark to be awarded for it

and if a candidate does NOT give a title, no mark to be

deducted, either

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For :

- Chance, luck, lot, destiny do play an important role in the success of

businessmen

- Taking right decisions at the right moment and getting favoured by

chance

- Big business houses go bankrupt and small businessmen reach the top.

It all depends on chance.

Against :

- Identifying a business opportunity decides its success or failure

- Success depends on many factors like- initiative, making judicious use

of opportunities, daring and the ability to take risks.

- Entrepreneurial skills required

(any other relevant points)

(minimum two content points to be included )

OR

- - 6

REPORT

10 marks

Format ( Title and Writer’s Name) 1 mark

Content 4 marks

Expression



5 marks

Title: Farewell Party

Writer: Anupreet/ Sukhwinder


- what, where, when

- How-farewell party hosted by class XI for students of class XII

- meritorious students given gifts

- teachers honoured for their dedication

- cultural programme


SECTION C: LITERATURE (TEXT BOOKS AND LONG

READING TEXT) NOTE: The objective of the section on Literature is to test a

candidate’s ability to understand and interpret the prescribed text

through short and long answer type questions. Hence both content and

expression in answers to the given questions deserve equal importance

while awarding marks.

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7 7 7

[This question has been designed to test the students’ understanding of

the text and their ability to interpret, evaluate and respond to the

questions based on the given extract. In other words, it attempts to

test their reading comprehension ONLY.]

a) a) a) people who are involved in wars/ people who wage wars/politicians/

scientists 1 mark

b) b) b) wars against the environment/ wars against nature 1 mark

c) c) c) the wars which leave no one to celebrate/ wars that will cause large scale

destruction 1 mark

d) d) d)

saying ‘no’ to all forms of violence/ resolving to put an end to all wars/

change of heart as a result of introspection / determination to shun all forms

of violent behaviour

1 mark

OR

a) a) a) The children from the elementary school classroom in a slum/ slum

children/ poor children/ deprived children

1 mark

b) b) b) bleak/ dark /uncertain/ without hope/ unclear 1 mark

c) c) c) symbolises pathetic condition/miserable condition / poverty stricken

condition

1 mark

d) d) d) proper education/ respectable life/opportunities/ health/ energy/ vigour 1 mark

8 8 8

Short answer type questions (Any four)

Distribution of marks:

Content: 2 marks

Expression : 1 mark

(deduct ½ a mark for two or more grammatical/spelling mistakes)

a) - -

- pain on observing signs of ageing in her mother

- remembers childhood fear of separation from mother, causing pain

3 marks

b) - - - Mr. Lamb makes this remark when Derry mentions that he too

enjoys the sound of falling rain

- he says this to fill him with positivity

- to boost Derry’s self-confidence

- to change his negative approach towards life.

(any two)

3 marks

c) - - - peddler left a parcel containing a small rattrap with three ten kronor

notes in it and a message with it

- promised to reform

- thanked her for her hospitability

- thanked her for reposing faith in him.

(any two)

3 marks

d) - - - British landlords found guilty by official commission of enquiry

- sharecroppers complaint proved true

3 marks

e) - -

- not the natural smell of Skunk

- mothers in general want to impose their opinion on their children

- mothers want children to be obedient

3 marks

f) - -

- Maharaja’s desperation to find hundredth tiger to kill

- report of tiger in the village received; when the tiger did not appear-

taxes doubled

3 marks

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-

8 (a)

-

- to reassure herself and her mother

- to hide her true feelings from mother

- bidding mother farewell on a happy note

(any two)

3 marks

- b) - - was afraid he would be caught with the stolen kronor notes

- fearful his true identity would be revealed

3 marks

- c) -

- to break the deadlock with the Britishers

- surrendering money by the British landlords meant surrendering

part of their prestige

- wanted to show to the peasants they had rights

(any two)

3 marks

- d) - - she had heard things about Mr. Lamb

- did not want Derry to be influenced by Mr. Lamb

3 marks

- e) -

- she was annoyed at the change of smell

- took him back to the wizard

- insisted he change the smell

- hit the wizard on his head

(any two)

3 marks

- f) -

- tigers in his kingdom became extinct

- needed more tigers to fulfil his vow

- decided to marry a girl from a royal family of a state with a large

tiger population

3 marks

- - 8 (a) - fear of losing mother

- fear of separation from her mother

- fear of being left alone after mother’s death

(any two)

3 marks

- - b) - Edla talks to him in a friendly manner, full of compassion

- assures him that he could leave whenever he wanted to

- instils confidence in him

(any one)

- refused father because he was fearful that his true identity would be

revealed

- he could have been caught with the stolen money

(any one)

3 marks

- - c) - felt their fight was just

- felt Indians must rely on themselves

- felt it showed weakness of their hearts to use the Englishman as a

prop

(any two)

3 marks

- - d)

- Mr. Lamb had lost his leg during war / had a tin leg

- Derry had one side of his face burnt with acid

- both neglected by society

- Mr. Lamb had a positive approach towards life whereas Derry was

very negative and withdrawn (any two)

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- - e) - felt irritated at her constant interruptions

- wanted her to hang on to his words

- did not like her protests against the end of the story

- did not look kindly on her insistence on changing the end of the

story

- child did not fall asleep despite listening to the whole story

- (any two)

3 marks

- - f) - 100th tiger arranged from the People’s Park of Madras by the Dewan

- brought into the king’s vicinity to be shot at by the latter

3 marks

Q 9 & 10 [These questions have been set to test the students’

understanding of the text and their ability to interpret, evaluate and

respond to the issues raised therein. Hence no particular answer can be

accepted as the only correct answer. All presentations may be accepted

as equally correct provided they have been duly supported by the facts

drawn from the text. The important thing is that the student should be

able to justify his or her viewpoint.]

9 9 9


Content: 3 marks

Expression : 3 marks

grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [1½ marks]

coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½ marks]

Answer any one

9(a) - - Sophie

- dreamer - lives in a world of fantasy

- wants to become a boutique owner, actress or manager

- reality – earmarked for the biscuit factory

- from humble background

- unable to differentiate between reality and fantasy

- creates fantastic world with Danny Casey

- lives out her dream by waiting near the canal for a non-existent

date with Danny

- hero-worships Geoff her brother imagines he lives an exotic life,

longs to be a part of it

(any three)

6 marks

- 9(a) Sophie

- lives in the world of fantasy

- wants to become a boutique owner, manager, actress

- creates a world of fantasy with Danny Casey

- hero-worships brother Geoff and imagines visiting exotic

places with him and conquering the world

(any two)

Jansie

- practical; grounded; well versed with reality

- knows will finally have to work in the biscuit factory after

school

6 marks

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- tries to bring Sophie down to reality

(any two)

9(a)

Both belong to lower middle class background, yet:

Sophie

- she lives in the world of fantasy

- wants to become a boutique owner, manager, actress

- creates a world of fantasy with Danny Casey

- hero-worships brother Geoff and imagines visiting exotic

places with him and conquering the world

(any two)

Jansie

- practical; grounded; well versed with reality

- knows will finally have to work in the biscuit factory after

school

- tries to bring Sophie down to reality

(any two)

9(b) - - - bangle makers working in furnaces at high temperature in dingy

cells without air and light

- often losing eyesight

- terrible living conditions

- facing health hazards

- living in perpetual state of extreme poverty

- vicious cycle created by sahukars, middle men, politicians,

bureaucrats and policemen forcing them back into poverty

- mind-numbing toil has killed all initiative and dreams

- inability to form co-operatives

- no leader

(any three)

6 marks

- 9(b) - Seemapuri

- structures of mud with roofs of tin and tarpaulin

- devoid of sewage, drainage or running water

- house to 10,000 rag pickers

- no identity

- have ration cards that get their names on the voter list

- a life of squalor devoid of all basic amenities

(any three)

6 marks

- - 9(b)

The two distinct worlds of bangle makers and exploiters

Bangle makers

- affected by stigma of caste and poverty

- involved in mind numbing work robbing them of initiative

- belief in destiny not allowing them to change their condition

- hence living in abject poverty and misery

6 marks

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Exploiters

- not allowing them to form co-operatives

- not allowing leaders to emerge or to take an initiative

Mukesh is different – dares to dream of becoming a mechanic

9(c) - -

- instructor taught Douglas how to swim

- Douglas tried swimming alone in the pool

- swam across lakes and water bodies testing his swimming skills

6 marks

-

9 (c)

- - hired an instructor

- practised 5 days a week; an hour each day

- rope attached to belt around his waist

- the rope went through a pulley which ran on an overhead cable

- went back and forth in the pool

- learnt how to inhale and exhale in water

- piece by piece was built into a swimmer

(any three)

6 marks

- - 9 (c)

- removes the pall of gloom from people’s spirits

- helps us deal with dearth of noble nature

- gives us quiet breathing, relaxing sleep and health

6 marks

10 10 10


Content: 3 marks

Expression: 3 marks



Answer any one

10

(a)

10

(a)

10

(a)

- household upset

- Yumi, the nursemaid refuses to wash prisoner, Hana forced to wash

him

- Sadao forced to operate on prisoner with Hana’s help

- servants show their annoyance by declaring masters were in the

wrong, refused to work and left

- Hana and Sadao forced to manage household affairs and take care of

their children and the prisoner

(any three)

6 marks

10

(b)

10

(b)

10

(b)

- German tutor and McLeery (the invigilator) turn out to be

accomplices of Evans

- McLeery allowed to carry the rubber tube inside the cell

- Evans allowed to keep his cap on by Jackson

- Governor allows Stephens to stand outside Evans’ cell and keep an

eye on him

- McLeery’s clothes not frisked properly

- McLeery escorted by Stephens out of the cell leaving Evans

unattended

- Evans allowed to wrap blanket around himself

- Evans impersonating McLeery with the blood pouring down his

6 marks

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head, not checked

- Evans impersonating McLeery allowed to leave prison in police

officer’s car and allowed to get down unescorted

- the phone calls from the Board served the purpose of informing

Evans’ accomplice about the start of the exam and the location of

the hiding place

- Evans impersonating McLeery tried to mislead the prison

authorities by mentioning he knew where Evans could have gone

(any three)

10

(c)

10

(c)

10

(c)

Zitkala-Sa

- forcibly shifted to a residential school (herded like animals)

- troubled by the loud noises

- shawl removed, not comfortable to see girls of her tribe in tightly –

fitting clothes

- her moccasins exchanged for stiff shoes

- eating by formula-overwhelming

- cutting her hair, an extreme form of indignity only for cowards and

mourners in her tribe

(any three)

6 marks

Q11 & Q 12 – Long Reading Text – Silas Marner / The Invisible Man

[NOTE: Accept any answer that correlates with the novel and seems

relevant]

11 11 11


Content: 3 marks

Expression 3 marks

grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spelling [1½ marks ]


Answer any one

11

(a)

11

(a)

11

(a)

- Mrs. Hall greedy doesn’t bother to learn or find out the name or

background of the stranger

- impressed by the two sovereigns he flings at her

- opportunist – happy to get a customer who does not haggle – off

season visitor

- dilutes the drinks in her inn along with Mr. Hall

- refuses to send the stranger from the inn even though her husband

and other villagers want her to do so

- charges extra for every damage caused by the stranger

6 marks

11

(b)

11

(b)

11

(b)

- changes his subject of study from Medicine to Physics

- requires funds to set up his experiment on possibility of achieving

invisibility

- refuses to share his discovery, revealing selfish nature

- steals money from his father to fund experiment-no conscience

- making father commit suicide – does not regret his actions –

insensitive, lacks feelings – no guilt or remorse

- his experiments arouse suspicion in the mind of his landlord – when

served eviction notice, burns down the house – shows lack of

6 marks

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conscience

- carries out his experiment in a hurry – turning invisible – realizes

the disadvantages

- suffers due to weather, being jostled around, not being able to eat

etc.

- moves to Iping, commits burglary – becomes more morally corrupt

- meets and threatens Marvel – is condescending towards him

- meets Kemp, decides to unleash a Reign of Terror – kills Adye,

Wicksteed – finally killed by the townsfolk of Port Burdock

11

(c)

11

(c)

11

(c)

- appearance of weavers – unwanted / unusual

- pallid undersized men

- looked like the remnants of a disinherited race

- alien looking men

- usually these weavers visited villages during dark against the early

winter sunset

- dogs barked at these figures bent under a heavy bag

- mysterious burden carried on their back

- shepherds believed evil forces behind this trade

- superstition prevailed during those times

- wandering men / origin and homes not known

6 marks

11

(d)

11

(d)

11

(d)

- Godfrey – important character

- character shows, transformation from weak to strong

- basically good man though some potential evil in him

- gets lured into marriage planned by his brother Dunstan

- not able to muster courage to reveal his marriage to his father

- constantly blackmailed by his brother

- misappropriates his father’s money to give it to Dunstan to keep his

secret

- loses his favourite horse ‘Wildfire’

- moral cowardice is highlighted when he refrains from

acknowledging the little girl as his daughter

- proves to be a devoted and loving husband

- strength of his character is displayed when he reveals the secret of

his marriage and his daughter to Nancy

- confession is an act of moral courage

6 marks

12 12 12


Content: 3 marks

Expression: 3 marks



(deduct ½ a mark for two or more grammatical/spelling mistakes)

Answer any one

12

(a)

12

(a)

12

(a)

- Marvel, a tramp an outcast/ no family, illiterate, easy to control and

command

- carried out all the wishes of the invisible man-gets his books and

belongings from the Coach and Horses Inn

- carries the invisible man’s books and money for him

6 marks

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12

(b)

12

(b)

12

(b)

- people of Iping extremely curious

- kept disturbing him

- were curious about him

- had many theories about his background and appearance

- Teddy Henfrey feels he is an escaped convict-upset at rude

behaviour of the invisible man

- meets him when he goes to repair clock at the inn

- asked to hurry up by the invisible man, upsetting him

- Cuss-attracted by the bottles and chemicals of the invisible man

- pretends to have come to collect subscription (charity) for the

Nurse’s fund

- is treated rudely, gets nose tweaked by an empty sleeve-runs away

in fright

6 marks

12

(c)

12

(c)

12

(c) Silas- a victim of his own friend William Dane’s conspiracy

accused of stealing money from the church

Silas expected God to clear him of this accusation

church members drew lots, Silas was declared guilty and ex-

communicated

Sarah called their engagement off.

crushed Silas could not prove his innocence

he was shattered/ trust in God shaken

left the town- Lantern Yard

6 marks

12

(d)

12

(d)

12

(d)

Godfrey tells his father about wildfire

refrains from telling him about his secret marriage

fears that Squire would crush him on the anvil of his marriage

Squire Cass scolds him for his waffling over whether to marry

Nancy Lammeter

Godfrey not sure and uneasy to tell more half truths

his trust in “favourable chance”

hoped that some unforeseen event would rescue him

6 marks

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