MAEG-10
June Examination 2017
MA (Final) English Examination
American Literature
Paper MAEG-10
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks 80
Note: The question paper is divided into three sections B and C.
Section A 8 × 2 16
(Very Short Answer Questions)
Note: Section contains 8 (eight) very short answer type questions (one word, one sentence and definitional type). All questions in this section are compulsory. Each question will be of 2 marks and maximum word limit for each answer will be 30 words. Maximum marks of this section will be 16 marks.
Who wrote 'Song of My
Who is more racked by guilt Hester or Dimmisdale?
Where does Tom work?
What colour is the throne in Emperor Jones?
In "mending wall" what is there that does not love a wall?
Why does pecola stay briefly with the Mac teers?
449
MAEG-10 1500 3 (P.T.O.)
MAEG-10 1500 3 (Contd.)
449
Before Henry heads off to the front at Pavla what does
Catherine give him? (Farewell to Arms)
(viii) Name the doctor in small good thing'.
Section B 4 × 8 32
(Short Answer Questions)
Note: Section will contain 8 (eight) short answer type
questions. Examinees will have to answer any 4 (four)
questions. Each question will be of 8 (eight) marks and
maximum word limit for each answer is 200 words.
Maximum marks of this section will be 32 marks.
Which is the greater threat to children in The bluest Eye?
'Farewell to Arms' is one of the most famous war novels ever
written. Comment.
What is the 'Small good thing' referred in the title?
Write the theme of the poem stopping by the woods on a snowy
evening.
Describe Emperor Jones appearance in the first scene.
How does Claudia initially react to the news about Mr Henry?
Distinguish between a scholar and book worm according to
Emerson.
What role does the fear of abandonment play in Willy's life?
MAEG-10 1500 3
449
Section C 2 × 16 32
(Long Answer Questions)
Note: Section will contain 4 (four) long answer type questions
and each question will have internal choice. Examinees
will have to answer any 2 questions. Each question
will be of 16 marks and maximum word limit for each
answer is 500 words. Maximum marks of this section will
be 32 marks.
10) How does nature function in the novel the bluest eye? Is
Morrison's use of natural imagery hopeful or ironic?
11) Compare and contrast Emily Dickenson's poems heard a fly
buzz when I died' and 'Because I could not stop for death'.
12) In both substance and style what is unique in Whitman's
poetry?
13) Summarize the basic idea of Emerson's 'The American
Scholar'.