ISC (Arts) Class 12 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for Elective English

According to Miss Stephanie, what happened when Boo was pasting items in his scrapbook?

What lesson did Atticus want Jem to learn from Mrs Dubose?

Explain any one reason that, in your opinion, makes the Sunderbans symbolic of human life.

Why does Kanai say that Nirmal had risen from his ashes to summon him?

What does Nora expect Torvald to do when he learns of her crime?

Mention any two terms of endearment Torvald uses to address Nora. Why are these terms thematically significant?

With the help of two distinct examples from the text, appraise Charley as a friend.

Identify any two symbols in the play and briefly explain one point of significance of each.

What did the poet learn about himself from the “friend in specs” in Wild Oats?

In The Shield of Achilles, what was Thetis’ reaction to “what the god had wrought”? Why did she feel this way?

Imagine yourself in Scout’s place, wearing a ham costume and walking back with Jem after the Halloween pageant. Based on what Harper Lee writes about that evening, what would you see, hear and feel? Would the experience leave a lasting impact on you? Briefly explain why or why not.

Write a short note on how the following character contribute to the themes of the novel in their own way.

Tom Robinson

Write a short note on how the following character contribute to the themes of the novel in their own way.

Mayella

Narrate in detail how Kanai gets to know about the legend of Bon Bibi. What does he learn? Why do the people of the tide country revere Bon Bibi?

Write a short note on Nilima’s work at Lusibari.

Write a short note on the character and role of Moyna.

Comment on the relationship between Mrs Linde and Nils Krogstad, and the decisions made by them.

Write a short note on why the Nora-Torvald relationship is an unbalanced one, with control in the hands of Torvald.

Write a short note on the consequences of Torvald discovering the truth about Nora.

Happy Loman, although overshadowed by his elder brother, plays a significant role in the play. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your opinion with judiciously selected evidence from the play.