Calicut University 2007 B.Sc Computer Science English II —MODERN PROSE AND DRAMA - Question Paper

I. Write an essay on 1 of the subsequent in about 250 words :—
(a) "Their selfless action brought a new nobility to human life, gave promise
of a greater hope for human society". explain in the light of A.J. Cronin's
'Two Gentlemen of Verona.
(b) How does Katherine Mansfield bring out the contrast ranging from Rosemary
Fell's essentially type nature and her vanity ?
(1 x 10= 10 marks)
II. Write an essay on 1 of the subsequent in about 250 words :—
(a) "Shaw's characters are mouth pieces of his views and ideas on the
different issues of life". Analyse the character of Bluntschli in the tight
of the provided statement
(b) Why does Shaw call Arms and the Man an anti-romantic comedy
(1 x 10 = 10 marks)
III. Write a snippet every on. 4 of the following, choosing 2 from
every part :-
A (a) Leacock's description of i deal professors.
(b) Shaw's initial experiences as a public speaker.
(c) The reconciliation ranging from Okeke "and his son.
(d) The coat episode.
(e) The character of Nicola.
(f) The Snobbery of Katherine Petkoff.
(4 x five = 20 marks) IV. ans ten of the following, every in a sentence or 2 :—
(a) Why was Okeke asked to consult the native doctor ?
(b) When did Shaw retire from public speaking ?
(c) What subjects would Leacock.offer as subject of study in his college?
(d) How did the Mahatma influence Nehru and his contemporaries
(e) Why did Rosemary prefer to shop at the antique shop in Curzon street?
(f) How do people react when Plomer says that he doesn't have a telephone?
(g) Why did the fugitive seek asylum in Raina's room ?
(h) What cause does Nicola provide for the announcement of his betrothal
with Louka ?
(i) What according to Katherine is Raina's recent fancy ?
(j) Why does Major Petkoff think that Nicola has taken to drinking
(k) How does Louka want her hurt made well ?
(m) Why does Petkoff say that he would never trust a Swiss again ?
(10x2 = 20 marks) V Annotate any 4 of the subsequent :—
(a) "I have gone through the war like a Knight is a tournament with his
lady looking down at him".
(b) "If I go, one shall take the machine-gun. And there shall be no mistake
about the cartridges this time". ' .
(c) "We go to Bucharest every year for the opera season ; and I have spent
a whole year in Vienna".
(d) You probably picture me as a trident bearing Rule Brittania, but truly
I am a devotee of Goddess Saraswathy.
(e) I gazed for 2 whole hours at this sad spectacle : and then merciful
ushers collected my piece of foolscap ; with all the others and carried it
upon the Headmaster's table. .
(f) There will be no politics because there will be no offices to run for.
(4x five = 20 marks)

Earning:   Approval pending.