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  Too Dear                                                                 - Leo Tolstoy   A short Introduction Too Dear!  is a story written by Count Leo Tolstoy, a famous Russian writer, master of realistic fiction and is widely considered one of the world’s greatest novelists. The story Too Dear! is a parody of one of the modern systems of governance. It ridicules the ways of punishing criminals and dispensing justice in modern states. The story is narrated in a matter-of fact-tone but with an undercurrent of sarcasm. Leo Tolstoy satirises the thirst for power, exercised by men of the upper class. In addition, it also raises a serious question on capital punishment. Summary The king of Monaco ruled a tiny kingdom with a small population of about seven thousand. In tha...

  Romeo and Juliet - Questions and Answers - Revised Pattern   MCQs I. Answer the following questions by choosing the right option One Mark Questions 1. According to Romeo, Juliet teaches —--------  to burn bright. a. Stars b.Sun c. Torches d.Buffalo Ans: c. Torches 2. —------------  seems to hang upon the cheek of night according to Romeo. a. Romeo b.Roseline c. Juliet d.Ethiopian Ans: c. Juliet 3. —---------  is compared to a ‘rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear’ by Romeo. a. Roseline b.Juliet c. Moon d.Ethiopian Ans: b. Juliet 4. Romeo compares —--------- to a ‘snowy dove’ . a. Moon b.Ethiopian c. Roseline d. Juliet Ans: d. Juliet 5. Romeo addresses —------------ as ‘yonder lady. a. Roseline b.Juliet c. Moon d.Ethiopian Ans: b. Juliet 6. According to Romeo, —-------------- beauty  is too rich for use. a. Juliet’s b.Roseline’s c. Ethiopian’s d. Moon’s Ans: a. Juliet’s 7. According to Romeo, his hand w...

    Introduction William Shakespeare is an English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English Language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist. He is well-known to the world through his timeless characters that are universal in their appeal. The themes that he deals with also touch human lives across the globe. Theme / Summary  The extracts from William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet express the implicit feelings of Romeo and Juliet for each other. These verses are known for their rich imagery laced with powerful emotions. Romeo, though uninvited, makes his presence at the Grand Supper hosted by Old Lord Capulet, just to meet Roseline. He finds Juliet so attractive on the dance floor that he is overwhelmed with strong emotions. Soliloquy 1 (Act I Scence V)  He wonders if her beauty teaches the torches to burn bright. He makes two lovely comparisons. First, Juliet’s beauty is compared to a jewel worn by an Ethiopian which is too pre...

  Do Questions / Do forms of Questions  Change the following sentences into questions using the right form of 'do' The student thanked the teacher. Ans: Did the student thank the teacher? Mary forgot to bring the library books. Ans: Did Mary forget to bring the library books? My neighbour teaches English to school dropouts. Does your / my neighbour teach English to school dropouts? A stranger saved the man from drowning. Ans: Did the stranger save the man from drowning? The mother prayed to the goddess to bless her family. Ans: Did the mother pray to the goddess to bless her family? The lion woke up and caught the mouse. Ans: Did the lion wake up and catch the mouse? He gave me a piece of advice. Ans: Did he give you / me a piece of advice? The villages found the wounded leopard. Ans: Did the villagers find the wounded leopard? Suddenly, the lights went out. And: Did the lights go out suddenly? She learnt to read and write French. And: Did she learn to read and write French? T...