MAEG-03
June Examination 2016
MA (Prev.) English Examination
Caroline to Reformation Age
Paper MAEG-03
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks 80
Note: The question paper is divided into three sections B and C. Write answers as per given instructions.
Section A 8 × 2 16
(Very Short Answer Questions)
Note: Attempt all the 8 (eight) very short answer type questions (one word, one sentence and definitional type item). Each question carries 2 marks and the word limit is 30 (thirty). The weightage of this section is 16 (sixteen) marks.
Who can be called the first English novelist?
Who was the first critic to use the term metaphysical?
What does the poem 'The Echoing Green' celebrate?
How does the poet describe the clouds in 'Ode to Evening'?
On what does poetry exercise 'Self Control'? (Progress of Poesy)
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What does 'Matrimonial Whoredom' refer to in 'Moll
Flanders'?
Name the uncle to Tristram and brother of Walter in the
novel 'Tristram Shandy'.
(viii) How did Baron feel after cutting the lock in 'The Rape of
the
Section B 4 × 8 32
(Short Answer Questions)
Note: This section contains 8 (eight) short answer type questions.
Answer any 4 (four) questions. Each question carries 8
(eight) marks. The weightage of this section is 32 (thirty
two) marks. Delimit each answer in maximum 200 words.
Discuss Satan as the hero of Paradise Lost Book especially
on the basis of his speeches made to Bedzebub.
Critically analyse the poem Daffodils' by Robert Herrick.
Discuss the allegorical significance of the spider and bee
episode in 'The Battle of the Books'.
Discuss 'The Rape of the Lock' as a satire on society.
Fielding tries to give a broad moral perspective in Tom Jones.
Discuss.
Write a note on any three pen portraits in Absalom and
Achitophel'.
Describe the character of Lady Teazle in 'The School for
Scandal'.
Discuss the conflict between city and country values with
reference to 'She stoops to conquer'.
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Section C 2 × 16 32
(Long Answer Questions)
Note: This section contains 4 (four) long answer type questions.
Each question carries 16 (sixteen) marks. Answer any 2
questions. The weightage of this section is 32 (thirty
two) marks. Delimit each answer in maximum 500 words.
10) Critically evaluate the novel 'Tristram Shandy' or 'Moll
Flanders'.
11) Discuss Thomas Gray as a Transitional poet with reference
to the poems you have read.
12) Write a critical appreciation of 'Ode to Evening' or 'Ode to
Simplicity'.
13) Blake was a romantic not only in his passion for liberty but in
his love of nature. Discuss with reference to Blake's poems
that you have read.