HSC Commerce इयत्ता १२ - Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education Question Bank Solutions

Can you call ‘The Castle’ an allegorical poem? Discuss.

Some phrases have been left out in the poem below. Fill in the missing phrases on listening to the reading or the audio played by the teacher. You may listen again, if required

The Soldier

If I should die, ______

That there’s some corner______

That is ______ There shall be

In that rich earth a richer ______

A dust whom England bore, shaped, made aware,

Gave, _____ roam;

A body ______ air,

Washed ______ suns of home.

And think, ______ away,

A pulse in the ______, no less

Gives somewhere back ______ given;

Her______; dreams happy as her day;

And laughter,______ and gentleness,

In hearts .______ English heaven.

Rupert Brooke

If you are punished for a prank your classmate played, how would you react to the situation?

While many would seek vengeance or feel sorry for themselves, some may put their trust in God, forgive others for the wrongs done to them and move on in life. What is your take on this? Discuss.

Why did Aksionov’s wife stop him from going to the fair?

What is the importance of Aksionov’s wife’s dream?

What made Aksionov leave the inn before dawn?

What were the circumstances that led to Aksionov’s imprisonment?

Why did Aksionov give up sending petitions?

Why didn’t Makar disclose that he had killed the merchant?

Did Makar feel guilty when he heard Aksionov’s story?

What made Aksionov think that Makar was the real murderer?

What was Aksionov’s realization by the end of the story?

Why did Aksionov’s wife suspect him of involvement in the murder?

Did the police officer have sufficient evidence to convict Aksionov?

What impact did the book “The Lives of Saints” have on Aksionov?

Pick out the clues that convey that Makar Semyonich recognized Aksionov.

Compare and contrast the main characters, Aksionov and Makar Semyonich, in the story

How did Aksionov react when his wife suspected him?

Describe the life of Aksionov in prison.