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Test Paper 2

 English Test

Poems: Dust of Snow & Fire and Ice

Time: 1 Hour                                                                                Maximum Marks: 30

 Section A – Read the extract below and answer the questions that follows: 

(A) Dust of Snow (5 × 1 = 5 marks)

    The way a crow
    Shook down on me
    The dust of snow
    From a hemlock tree

     i. Who is the speaker in the poem?
    ii. What action is performed by the crow?
    iii. What is meant by “dust of snow”?
    iv. Where is the poet now?
    v. Why is the hemlock tree significant in the poem?

(B) Fire and Ice (5 × 1 = 5 marks)

      Some say the world will end in fire
      Some say in ice.
      From what I’ve tasted of desire
      I hold with those who favour fire.

      i. What are the two possible ends of the world mentioned?
       ii. What does “fire” symbolize in the poem?
       iii. What does the poet mean by “tasted of desire”?
      iv. Identify the poetic device used in “fire” and “ice.”
      v. Which view does the poet agree with in these lines?

 Section B – Short Answer Questions (4 × 3 = 12 marks)

     (a) How does Robert Frost show that even a small natural incident can bring a big change in                mood in Dust of Snow?

(b) Explain the symbolic meaning of the crow and the hemlock tree. Why has the poet used these unconventional images?

     (c) In Fire and Ice, how are “fire” and “ice” connected to human emotions? Explain with                      reference to the poem.

      (d)   Identify and explain any two poetic devices used in both poems with examples.

Section C – Long Answer Questions (2 × 6 = 12 marks)

(a) “Nature has the power to heal human emotions.”

Discuss this statement with reference to the poem. Also explain how contrast and symbolism are used effectively. (Dust of Snow)

 (b) The poem presents a deep philosophical idea in a very short structure.

Analyze how the poet uses symbolism, imagery, and poetic devices to convey the destructive nature of human emotions. (Fire and Ice)

Test Paper 1 

Class X – English Test
Chapter: A Letter to God
Time: 1 Hour
Maximum Marks: 30

Section A – Short Answer Questions (6 × 3 = 18 marks)

Answer each question in about 30–40 words.

  1. Who was Lencho? What was his main source of livelihood?
  2. Why was Lencho eagerly waiting for the rain? How did he feel when it began?
  3. What happened to the crops after the hailstorm?
  4. Why did Lencho decide to write a letter to God? What did he ask for?
  5. How did the postmaster help Lencho? Why did he do so?
  6. Why was Lencho angry after receiving the money? What does this reveal about his character?

Section B – Extract-Based Questions (8 × 1 = 8 marks)

Read the extract carefully and answer the questions that follow:

“It began to rain. The big drops were ten-cent pieces and the little ones were five. The field was white, as if covered with salt. Not a leaf remained on the trees. The corn was totally destroyed.”

  1. What is being described in the first line?
  2. Why are raindrops compared to coins?
  3. What does “field was white, as if covered with salt” indicate?
  4. What happened to the trees?
  5. What does the destruction of corn signify for Lencho?
  6. Which natural calamity is being referred to here?
  7. How did this event affect Lencho’s future plans?
  8. Find a word from the passage that means “completely ruined.”

Section C – Long Answer (HOTS/Analytical) (1 × 6 = 6 marks)

  1. Lencho is often described as a man of great faith but little understanding.
    Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer with reference to the story. Also comment on the irony in the story.


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