ASSEB| CLASS 12| ALTERNATIVE ENGLISH| SOLVED PAPER - 2025| H.S. 2ND YEAR
2025
ALTERNATIVE ENGLISH
Full Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 30
Time: Three hours
The figures in the margin indicate
full marks for the questions
GROUP – A
(Prose: 40 Marks)
1. Give brief answers to any five of the following questions in full sentence: 1x5=5
(a) What is
the cost of enamel box that Rosemary wanted to buy?
Ans:- The
enamel box Rosemary wanted to buy cost twenty-eight guineas.
(b) Which
Russian author influenced Katherine Mansfield?
Ans:- The
Russian writer who influenced Katherine Mansfield was Anton Chekhov.
(c) What was
the name of the airport situated in Guwahati in 1949?
Ans:- The
airport in Guwahati in 1949 was named Kahikuchi Airport.
(d) What did
Hazarika consider to be his only aim?
Ans:-
Hazarika considered becoming a singer as his only goal.
(e) How much
money did Albert Eduward have at the bank?
Ans:-
Albert Edward had thirty thousand pounds in the bank.
(f) Where
from had the new vicar come?
Ans:- The
new pastor came from the West End.
(g) What did
Rama give free with every item?
Ans:-
Rama gave chutney free with every item.
(h) What type
of house is “Bina Kutir”?
Ans:-
“Bina Kutir” is a small house or hut.
(i) Which car
brand is mentioned in the story “Bina Kutir”?
Ans:- The
car brand mentioned in the story “Bina Kutir” is Ford.
2. Answer any five of the following question: 2x5=10
(a) On what
occasion did the verger use his new gown?
Ans:- The
wager used his new gown on special occasions such as funerals and weddings. For
christenings and other ceremonies, he used his second-best gown, wearing the
new gown as a dignified symbol of his rank.
(b) What
business did Albert Foreman set up and where?
Ans:-
After leaving his position as wager Albert Foreman set up business as a
tobacconist and news vendor in London.
(c) Why did
Rama have to move his stall two hundred yards away?
Ans:- Rama
had to move his stall two hundred yards away because a memorial was erected at
his original place, where a leader had been killed during a riot.
(d) What did
Rama’s wife do upon his arrival at night?
Ans:- On
Rama's arrival at night, his wife would open the door for him, take out all his
belongings, take out a cloth bag with the day's earnings, count the cash and
set aside the profit for saving in a wooden box. She acted as a helpful
companion and managed their savings.
(e) How does
Katherine Mansfield portray marriage in “A Cup of Tea”?
Ans:-
Katherine Mansfield portrays marriage as influenced by social status and
material concerns in "A Cup of Tea". Through Rosemary and Philip’s
relationship, Mansfield highlights the superficiality and insecurities inherent
in upper class marriages, as well as the power dynamics and emotional distance
between the partners.
(f) Name two
locations that Bhupen Hazarika reminisces about in “The Voyage”.
Ans:- Two
places Bhupen Hazarika reminds us of in “The Voyage” are Sarnath and Bodh Gaya,
both associated with Buddhism.
(g) How does
‘Bina Kutir’ differ from its surroundings?
Ans:-
‘Bina Kutir’ stands out from its surroundings as it stands out as a neat, tidy
and peaceful hut, in stark contrast to the chaos and dirt of its surroundings
(inferred from literary analysis; direct search results not available).
(h) Why does
Rosemary like shopping at antique stores?
Ans:-
Rosemary likes to shop at antique stores because she is attracted to unique and
exquisite items that reflect her taste and social status, and shopping at such
places gives her a sense of sophistication and exclusivity (inferred from the
character's portrayal in "A Cup of Tea"; direct search result not
available).
3. Give answers to any two of the following questions:
3x2=6
(a) Write a
short note on Mansfield as a short story writer.
Ans:-
Katherine Mansfield is considered one of the leading modernist short story
writers. Her stories are known for stylistic innovation, use of stream of
consciousness, and focus on the inner lives of characters. Mansfield often
wrote about ordinary settings and everyday people, but her stories are rich in
psychological depth and poetic language. She avoided traditional plot structures,
sometimes using multiple narrators and fragmented narratives, making her work
stand out among her contemporaries. Her stories such as The Garden Party,
Bliss, and Daughters of the Colonel are considered masterpieces of this genre.
(b) What did
Hazarika feel upon reaching New York city?
Ans:- On
reaching New York City, Hazarika felt a deep sense of nostalgia and evolving
identity. Initially, she felt a deep connection to Assam, but as her journey
progressed, her sense of identity broadened to include a national perspective.
The trip led them to reflect on cultural connections and shared human
experience, filling them with both a sense of adventure and a longing for home.
(c) On the
day of the christening, what did the verger compliment the new vicar on?
Ans:- On
the day of the christening, the pastor did not praise the new pastor directly.
Instead, after the ceremony, the pastor quietly carried out his duties and
later, in the vestry, the pastor acknowledged that the pastor had completed his
duties to everyone's satisfaction. The pastor expressed surprise at the
pastor's illiteracy, but also acknowledged that he had the highest opinion of
the pastor's character and ability, thus indirectly praising his work ethic and
dedication.
(d) Why did
Rama’s customers like him?
Ans:- Ram's
customers liked him because he sold quality food at affordable prices and was
generous, allowing customers to choose the items they wanted after careful
scrutiny. His stall was always stocked with delicious items and he treated his
customers – many of whom were poor or working-class people – with kindness and
respect. Rama's caring attitude, especially to the boot polish boys, and his
careful attention to customer satisfaction made him popular with his customers.
(e) Why do
you think the speaker imagined the daughter’s name as Bina?
Ans:- The
speaker may have thought of naming the daughter Bina because she was a rare and
special person, just like the rare Bina flower that bloomed near the house. The
daughter was loving, caring, beautiful, and sentimental – qualities that set
her apart from her more materialistic brothers. The name Bina symbolized her
unique personality and her deep emotional attachment to the house and its
memories.
4. Answer any two of the questions given below: 5x2=10
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