XII model question paper SET -7 ( WITH ANSWERS KEY)

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Preliminary examination 

Date                                    Time: 3 Hrs                                  Marks:80

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                                                section -I

(Reading for Comprehension, Language study, Vocabulary, Summary and  Mind- mapping)

Q.1 A. Read the given extract and complete the activities given below:         (12)                

  Soapy left his bench and strolled out of the square and across the level sea of asphalt, where Broadway and Fifth Anenue flow together. Up Broadway he turned, and stopped at a luxurious café.   

               Soapy had confidence in himself from the lowest button of his vest upward. He was shaven, and his coat was trim and his neat, black bow had been presented to him by a lady missionary on Thanksgiving Day. If only he could reach a table in the restaurant unsuspected success would be his. The portion him that would show above the table would raise no doubt in the waiter’s mind. A roasted mallard duck, thought Soapy, would be about the thing with a bottle of wine and then some cheese, a cup of coffee and cigar. One dollar for the cigar would be enough. The total would not be so high as to call forth any extreme of revenge from the café management; and yet the meat would leave him filled and happy for the journey to his winter island.

      But as Soapy set foot inside the restaurant door, the head-waiter’s eye fell upon his tattered trousers and decadent shoes. Strong and ready hands turned him about and conveyed him in silence and haste to the side-walk and averted the ignoble fate of the menaced mallard. Soapy turned off Broadway. It seemed that the route to the coveted island was not to be an easy one. Some other way of entering the limbo must be devised.

       At a corner of Sixth Avenue electric lights and cunningly displayed wares behind plate-glass made a shop window attractive. Soapy took a stone and dashed it through the glass. People came running round the corner, a policeman in the lead. Soapy stood still with his hands in his pockets, and smiled at the sight of brass buttons.

A 1. Complete the Web:                                                         (02)

Complete the following web by enlisting food items that Soapy wanted to consume in a luxurious café.

 

A 2. Find Proof:                                                                                        (02)

Give two proofs from the extract which show that Soapy had confidence in himself from the lowest button of his vest upward to enter in a luxurious café.

A 3. Guess:                                                                                              (02)

Guess the meanings of the following expressions in the context:

           I) winter island ii) eye fell upon

A 4. Personal Response:                                                                         (02)

Write any four situations when you felt ‘relieved’ seeing the cop approaching you.

A 5. Language study (Do as directed.)                                                                  (02)

1.    If he could reach the table in the restaurant unsuspected, success would be his. 

(Rewrite it using ‘ unless’.)                                                                (1)

2.    Soapy left his bench and strolled out of the square.(Make it simple.) (1)

A 6.Vocabulary:                                                                                        (02)

Give antonyms for the following words from the extract         

i) outside  ii) new iii) suspected vi) downward

Q. 1 B. Language study.  (Do as Directed.)                                                          (04)                        

1.      ------------distance of two yards and wearing --------mask is essential to keep  covid 19 away.

( Fill in the blanks with suitable ‘articles’.)                           (01)

2.      Excessive use -------- sanitizeris hazardous---------health. ( use suitable ‘prepositions’.)                                                                                (01)

3.      The teacher asked the students, “Do you follow the rules of Covid 19?”Change it into indirect speech.)                                 (01) 

4.   Spot the error in the following sentence and rewrite it.        (01) 

Vaibhav and Kishor distributed notebooks among themselves.

Q.2.A. Read the extract and complete th activities given below :         (12)

The story of Hiwaree Bazaar that began in 1989 will repeat itself in   these 38 villages in the years to come. But being named ‘AdarshGaon’  is far from easy. Villages had to give a proposal after which a committee headed by Mr.Pawar inspected the villages. “ The villages had to show dedication in the struggle to fight mediocrity. They had to follow all the conditions of becoming an ‘Adarsh Gaon’. We choose villages with a revolutionary spark,”Mr. Pawar says.

Villages need to follow strict rules. The process begins with effective water management through the watershed technique and water auditing, taking responsibility of the village’s natural resources—planting trees and stopping grazing, contributing labour for the village work, and then expanding to bring about behavioural changes in the people for harbouring social change. Hiware Bazaar is free of any kind of addiction and there are no liquor or tobacco shops in the village. Vasectomy has been made compulsory, as is the pre-marital HIV test.

The ‘Adarsh Gaon’ model prides itself of being based on the joint decisions made by the Gram Sabha, where all the villagers are present. Even while selecting the new villages under the scheme, Mr.Pawar made sure that the decision to become ideal village was taken by the entire village together. 

The greatest victory for Hiware Bazaar so far has been the reverse migration that the village has witnessed since 1989. As many as 93 families have come back to the village, “from the slums in Mumbai and Pune” Mr. Pawar says. The village of  216 families was completely below poverty line (BPL) in 1989; now it has only three BPL families.

A.1 Choose:                                                                                                  (02)

Read the following sentences and choose two most appropriate sentences that. Explain the theme of the extract:

1)    The extract narrates the success story of Hiware Bazaar.

2)    The extract highlights the problems of ideal villages.

3)    The extract describes the process of selecting ideal villages under AGY scheme.

4)    It is about the tree plantation.

A.2  Flow –chart                                                                                          (02) 

Find out the process of submission of a proposal and selection of ideal villages and complete the flow chart

     

A3. Explain:                                                                                               (02)

         “The villages had to show dedication in the struggle to fight mediocrity” Explain it in about 50 words.

A4. Personal Response:                                                                            (02)

          Write any four suggestions for changing Indian villages into ideal villages.

A5. Language study                                                                                    (02)

Do as directed. 

(1)    They had to follow all the conditions of becoming an AdarshGaon. (Rewrite the sentence using infinitive form of the underlined word.)        (1)

(2)    There are no liquor or tobacco shops in the village. 

            (Rewrite the sentence using ‘Neither ---nor’.)                                             (1)

A.6 Vocabulary                                                                                            (02)

        Match the words in column ‘A’ with their meanings in column ‘B’

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
i) harbour	a) causing a great change
ii) graze	b) nurture
iii) resourses	c) feed cattle
iv) revolutionary	d) assets available

Q. 2. B. Summary                                                                                      (03)

         Write the summary of the above extract with the help of the points given below and suggest a suitable title:

Clues---- Hiware Bazaar---ideal village -----the process of selecting villages under AGY----achievements of Hiware Bazaar.

Q. 2. C. Mind mapping :                                            (03)

             Develop a ‘Mind Mapping’ frame /design to show the ‘Benefits of Games and Sports’to the students.You can take the help of the following points to develop each of them into further branches:

     Points-*fitness and stamina, team spirit and sportsmanship, group behavior, killers instinct, will to win.

Section –II  (Poetry and Appreciation)

Q. 3. A. Read the given extract and complete the activities given below:  (10)

              Weavers weaving at break of day,

              Why do you weave a garment so gay?....

              Blue as the wing of a halcyon wild,

              We weave the robes of a new-born child.

             Wavers weaving at fall of night,

             Why do you weave a garment so bright?....

             Like the plumes of a peacock, purple and green,             

                We weave the marriage-veils of a queen.

 

             Weavers weaving solemn and still,

             What do  you weave in the moonlight chill…….

             White as a feather and white as a cloud,              

            We weave a dead man’s funeral shroud.

A 1.  Complete the table:                                                                (02)

The words in the three stanzas of the poem mention different time of a day.

Complete the table.

Time of the day	Words/phrases	Weavers work
Early morning	……………………	…………………………..
Late in the evening	Fall of night	…………………..
Cold night	Moonlight chill	…………………….

A2. Pick out                                                                                             (02)

        Pick out two words used to describe the weavers in the last stanza. Also state their importance. 

A3.  Personal Response :                                                                       (02)

        Express your views about the present condition of viewers.

A4. Poetic device                                                                                    (02)

            Name and explain the figure of speech used in the following lines.         

i) White as feather and white as a cloud.          ii) Weavers weaving solemn and still.

A5. Poetic creativity                                                                               (02)

           Compose four lines on ‘Importance of Clothes’.

Q.3.B. Poetic Appreciation                                                                     (04)

Read the given extract and write the appreciation of the given poem based on the following points:

About the poem /poet, theme, language style, features, poetic devices, message, values, your opinion about the poem.

         The buoy of the Inchcape Bell was seen

         A darker speck on the ocean green;         

         Sir Ralph the Rover, walk’d his deck,

         And he fix’d his eye on the darker speck.

 

        He felt the cheering power of spring,

        It made him whistle, it made him sing;

        His heart was mirthful to excess,

        But the Rover’s mirth was wickedness.

        

        His eye was on the Inchcape float;

        Quoth he, “My men, put out the boat,

        And row me to the Inchcape Rock,

        And I’ll plague the Abbot of Aberbrothok”.

    

       The boat is lower’d, the boatmen row,

       And to the Inchcape Rock they go;

       Sir Ralph bent over from the boat,

       And he cut the Bell from Inchcape float.

           

       Down sunk the bell with a gurgling sound,

       The bubbles rose and burst around;

       Quoth Sir Ralph, ‘The next who comes to the Rock

       Won’t bless the Abbot of Aberbothok.’

SECTION –III (Writing skills)

Q. 4. Complete the activities as per the instructions given below:            (16) 

Q4.A. Attempt any one of the following:                                                      (04) 

1) Drafting a virtual message:

Using information given below, draft a virtual message which Amrita left for her brother, Sourajit.      

Shekhar: Is this 28473892?

Amrita:  Yes. May I know who is speaking?

Shekhar:  I am Shekhar. I want to speak to Sourajit. I am his friend from IHM, Goa. Amrita:  I am his sister. Sourajit is not at homeat the moment. Can you ring up a little later?

Shekhar:  I shall be a little busy, Actually,I have got a placement at the Hotel Mumbai, and will have to join with immediate effect. Sourajit now I am trying to get all the formalities completed. This is the news that I wanted to give Sourjit. Will you do that for me? Also tell him that will let him know my new cell phone number as soon as I get one.

Amrita:  I’ll do that. Bye and all the best..

Amrita had to leave for the office. So she wrote a note for Sourajit. Draft her message in not more than 50 words 

OR

 2) Statement of Purpose:

You must have decided your aim in life. Which institute/university would you like to join for your diploma/graduation? Write a statement of purpose as a part of your application to the institute/university.

                                                   

 OR

 3) Group Discussion:

                You and your friends are participating in a group discussion. The evaluator has given a topic, ‘Teenagers are more inclined towards junk food nowadays’. Write a suitable dialogue for each participant giving his/her opinion on the topic.

 Q. 4. B. Attempt any one of the following :                                                (04) 

1) E-mail Writing :

Write an E-mail to the MSEDL using the following points :

Your locality is facing a problem of irregular electric supply. It’s exam time. Students are facing problems. Temperature is hot. Request to the Sub-engineer of the MSEDL to look after the problem.   Write a mail to: The Sub-engineer@msedl.com. 

                                                                

   OR

2)    Report Writing:

Write a report of the celebration of ‘ Independence Day’ in your college.

Points: the time students assembled in college, arrival of chief guest and others, flag-hoisting, speeches, detailed programme, vote of thanks.

                                                      

 OR

3)    Interview Questions:

Imagine that you are going to interview a well-known social worker in your area. Prepare a set of 8 to 10 questions to be asked in interview.

Use the following points: Introduction, opening question, probing questions, concluding question, summing up.

 Q. 4. C. Attempt any one of the following:                                                (04) 

1) Speech Writing:

Prepare a speech on ‘Environment Day’ for the awareness among the citizens to plant trees with the help of following points:

Points: Importance of trees, ways to protect trees, benefits of trees, add slogans.

                                                   

OR

2)    Compering:

 Imagine that you are a compere of prize distribution  ceremony of your collage. Write a script for the same .  Make use of the following points:  introduction – a brief introduction of the programme, lighting of lamp, welcome song, welcome of guest, guest speech, prize distribution, vote of thanks 

                                                     

OR 

3)    Expansion of idea:

‘The child is the father of the man’ expand the proverb, give examples, give message in the proverb.

Q 4. D. Attempt any one of the following:                                                 (04) 

1) Film Review:

Write a review of a film that you have recently seen. Write your review based on the following points: story, characterization, music and song, theme, action, special features, weak points, your opinion about the film. 

OR

2) Blog Writing:    

Write a blog in a proper format on the topic ‘personality development’ with the help of following points:

    Points: Explain the term, Give its importance in life, Suggest ways for personality development.

or

 3) Appeal Writing:

Prepare an appeal through your organization for ‘Eye Donation’. Use the following points:

i) Use attractive slogans 

ii) Make a persuasive appeal

 iii) Venue and date  

iv) Signature line 

v) Contact information.

SECTION- IV : Literary Genre-Novel

Q 5. A. Complete the activities given below as per the instructions:      (04)

Q. 5.A. i) Match the columns                                                    (02)

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. Murasaki Shikibu	a) Cervantes
2. Novella	b) Bankimchandra Chattopadhyaya
3. Don Quixote	c) Tale of Genji
4. Rajmohan’s Wife	d) New

A.   ii) Complete the following statements:                                    ( 02)

i)      The two types of conflict that the plot may have are………….and…………..

ii)    The word ‘picaresque’ is originated from…………………

iii)  The word epistolary novel presents the narrative through……………     iv) In the eighteenth century middle class could get the time for reading and discussing the novels because………………………………………..

 

Q.5.B. Answer in about 50 words to the following questions:                  (04)

B.   i) Character                                                                                          (02)

              Give a brief character sketch of Denham.

        ii) Plot                                                                                              (02)

               Write in your own words the entire half yearly report programme of students’ council.

Q. 5. C. Answer in about 50 words to the following questions:                  (04)

         i) Theme                                                                                          (02)

               Write 4-5 sentences on the theme ‘Time theme’ of the extract.

        ii) Setting                                                                                        (02)

                Describe the importance of the following places in the development of the plot and behavior of the characters.                a) Liverpool ii) London

 Q. 5. D. Answer in about 50 words to the following questions:               (04)

           i) Language                                                                                   (02)

                  Elaborate the following line in the light of the novel ‘The Sign of Four’.

“ The letter speaks of giving her justice. What justice she can have?”

           ii) Character                                                                                 (02)

                    Sherlock Holmes is the leading character in the extract. Explain.

                   

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Q.1 A. Read the given extract and complete the activities given below: (12 Marks)

A1. Complete the Web: (2 Marks)

Food items Soapy wanted to consume in the luxurious café:

• Roasted mallard duck

• Bottle of wine

• Cheese

• Cup of coffee

• Cigar (worth one dollar)

A2. Find Proof: (2 Marks)

Any two proofs from the extract showing Soapy's confidence:

1. “Soapy had confidence in himself from the lowest button of his vest upward.”

2. “The portion of him that would show above the table would raise no doubt in the waiter’s mind.”

A3. Guess the Meaning: (2 Marks)

i) Winter island – A jail or prison, where Soapy wanted to spend the winter.
ii) Eye fell upon – The head-waiter noticed or saw Soapy.

A4. Personal Response: (2 Marks)

Any four situations when you might feel relieved seeing a cop:

1. When I was lost in a crowded place.

2. When someone was following me suspiciously.

3. When there was a fight or quarrel nearby.

4. When I saw an accident and needed help.

A5. Language Study (Do as directed): (2 Marks)

1. If he could reach the table in the restaurant unsuspected, success would be his.
   → Unless he was suspected while reaching the table in the restaurant, success would be his.

2. Soapy left his bench and strolled out of the square.
   → Leaving his bench, Soapy strolled out of the square.

A6. Vocabulary (Give antonyms from the extract): (2 Marks)

Word	Antonym (from the extract)
i) outside	inside
ii) new	tattered / decadent (old)
iii) suspected	unsuspected
iv) downward	upward

Q.1 B. Language Study (Do as directed): (4 Marks)

1. ________distance of two yards and wearing ________mask is essential to keep Covid19 away.
   → A distance of two yards and wearing a mask is essential to keep Covid-19 away. ✅

2. Excessive use sanitizer is hazardous health.
   → Excessive use of sanitizer is hazardous to health. ✅

3. The teacher asked the students, “Do you follow the rules of Covid 19?”
   → The teacher asked the students if they followed the rules of Covid 19. ✅

4. Spot the error and rewrite:
   Incorrect: Vaibhav and Kishor distributed notebooks among themselves.
   Correct: Vaibhav and Kishor distributed notebooks between themselve

Q.1 A. Read the extract and complete the activities:

A1. Web (Food items Soapy wanted):

• Roasted mallard duck

• Bottle of wine

• Cheese

• Cup of coffee

• Cigar

A2. Find Proof (Soapy’s confidence):

1. “Soapy had confidence in himself from the lowest button of his vest upward.”

2. “His coat was trim and his neat, black bow had been presented to him by a lady missionary.”

A3. Guess the meanings:
i) Winter island – Jail, a place Soapy wanted to spend winter
ii) Eye fell upon – Noticed or observed

A4. Personal Response (Relieved seeing a cop):

1. During a road accident

2. When I was lost in a crowded place

3. During a festival when crowds got unruly

4. When a stranger was following me

A5. Language Study:

1. Unless he could reach the table in the restaurant unsuspected, success would not be his.

2. Leaving his bench, Soapy strolled out of the square.

A6. Vocabulary – Antonyms:
i) outside → inside
ii) new → old
iii) suspected → unsuspected
iv) downward → upward

Q.1 B. Language Study (Do as directed):

1. A distance of two yards and wearing a mask is essential.

2. Excessive use of sanitizer is hazardous to health.

3. The teacher asked the students if they followed the rules of Covid 19.

4. Error: Vaibhav and Kishor distributed notebooks among themselves.
   Corrected: Vaibhav and Kishor distributed notebooks among themselves → others (the correct reflexive pronoun is "others" since "among" implies distribution to other people).

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Q.2 A. Comprehension Activities

A1. Choose (Correct sentences):
✅ 1) The extract narrates the success story of Hiware Bazaar.
✅ 3) The extract describes the process of selecting ideal villages under AGY scheme.

A2. Flow Chart (Selection process):

1. Villages submit proposals

2. Committee headed by Mr. Pawar inspects

3. Villages show dedication and follow conditions

4. Villages chosen with revolutionary spark

A3. Explain (Dedication to fight mediocrity):
The statement means that the selected villages had to commit to rising above average or common practices. They had to put in extra effort, maintain discipline, and adopt strict measures for social reform, including water conservation, addiction-free lifestyles, and collective decision-making.

A4. Personal Response (Suggestions for ideal villages):

1. Promote rainwater harvesting

2. Ban alcohol and tobacco

3. Encourage education and skill development

4. Maintain cleanliness and greenery

A5. Language Study:

1. They had to follow all the conditions of becoming an Adarsh Gaon.

2. There is neither a liquor nor a tobacco shop in the village.

A6. Vocabulary (Matching):
i) harbour → b) nurture
ii) graze → c) feed cattle
iii) resources → d) assets available
iv) revolutionary → a) causing a great change

Q.2 B. Summary Writing

Title: Hiware Bazaar – An Ideal Village Model

Summary:
Hiware Bazaar is a model village in Maharashtra that transformed through the 'Adarsh Gaon Yojana' (AGY) started in 1989. Villages wishing to be selected submit proposals and are inspected for commitment to ideal conditions like water conservation, addiction-free lifestyles, and active Gram Sabha participation. Hiware Bazaar witnessed reverse migration, with 93 families returning, and drastically reduced its BPL population. The village exemplifies community-led, sustainable rural development.

Q.2 C. Mind Mapping: Benefits of Games and Sports

Center Node: Benefits of Games and Sports

• Fitness and Stamina → physical strength, endurance

• Team Spirit → cooperation, coordination

• Sportsmanship → fairness, discipline

• Group Behaviour → leadership, bonding

• Killer Instinct / Will to Win → confidence, motivation

Q.3 A. Poem – ‘Indian Weavers’

A1. Complete the Table:

Time of the Day	Words/Phrases	Weavers Work
Early morning	break of day	Robes of a newborn child
Late evening	fall of night	Marriage veils of a queen
Cold night	moonlight chill	Funeral shroud

A2. Words for Weavers & Importance:

• Solemn – shows seriousness and sadness

• Still – indicates silence, respect, and peace during death rituals

A3. Personal Response (Condition of weavers):
Today, many weavers face poverty, poor working conditions, and low wages. Despite their artistic skills, they lack modern infrastructure and fair market access. Support from government and awareness about handmade products can uplift them.

A4. Poetic Device:
i) “White as feather and white as a cloud” – Simile (Comparison using ‘as’)
ii) “Weavers weaving solemn and still” – Alliteration (Repetition of 'w' sound)

A5. Poetic Creativity (4 lines):
Clothes protect us from heat and cold,
They let our personality unfold.
From baby wraps to wedding gowns,
They mark our joys and sorrows' crowns.

Q.3 B. Poetic Appreciation – The Inchcape Rock

Poetic Appreciation:
The poem The Inchcape Rock by Robert Southey is a narrative ballad that conveys a moral lesson. It tells the story of Sir Ralph, a pirate who cuts off the warning bell placed by the Abbot to help sailors avoid a deadly rock. The poem uses simple yet effective language, rhythmic lines, and strong imagery. Poetic devices like alliteration, metaphor, and symbolism enrich the narrative. The key message is that evil deeds bring disastrous consequences. The poem’s moral tone and engaging storytelling make it memorable and meaningful for readers.

Q.4 A. Writing Skills—Attempt any one (4 marks)

1) Drafting a Virtual Message

Message (≈45 words):
Date: 16 June 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Message: Sourajit, Shekhar from IHM Goa called. He got a placement at Hotel Mumbai and needs to complete formalities. He’ll share his new phone number soon. Amrita is at office.
– Amrita

Q.4 B. Writing Skills—Attempt any one (4 marks)

1) E‑mail Writing

To: sub‑engineer@msedl.com
Subject: Request to Resolve Irregular Electricity Supply

Dear Sir,
This is to inform you that our locality faces frequent power cuts during exam time and the current hot weather is worsening discomfort for students. Kindly look into the issue and ensure stable supply until exams end.
Thank you,
Secretary, Student Council
XYZ College

Q.4 C. Writing Skills—Attempt any one (4 marks)

1) Speech Writing — Environment Day

Good morning everyone,
Today, on Environment Day, I urge all citizens to plant trees. Trees are essential for clean air, shade, and cooling our cities. Let’s protect them by preventing cutting, watering them regularly, and raising awareness.
Slogans:

• “Plant a Tree, Save the Free!”

• “Green Earth, Clean Earth!”
  Thank you.

Q.4 D. Writing Skills—Attempt any one (4 marks)

2) Blog Writing — Personality Development

Title: Developing a Strong Personality
Intro: Personality development is the process of improving one’s habits, social skills, and inner confidence.
Importance: A strong personality helps in personal relationships, career success, and mental well‑being.
Ways to Develop:

• Practice good communication skills

• Read extensively and stay informed

• Maintain body language and punctuality

• Set goals and practice self‑reflection
  Conclusion: Personality can be shaped positively with consistent effort.

SECTION IV – Novel (4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 16 marks)

Q.5 A. i) Match the authors/works (2 marks)

Column ‘A’	Column ‘B’
1. Murasaki Shikibu	c) Tale of Genji
2. Novella	d) New
3. Don Quixote	a) Cervantes
4. Rajmohan’s Wife	b) Bankimchandra Chattopadhyaya

Q.5 A. ii) Complete the statements (2 marks)

i) The two types of conflict that the plot may have are internal and external.
ii) The word ‘picaresque’ originated from Spanish ‘pícaro’ (rogue/rascal).
iii) An epistolary novel presents the narrative through letters or correspondence.
iv) In the eighteenth century, the middle class could get time to read and discuss novels because they had more leisure due to emerging wealth and social structure.

Q.5 B) Answer in ≈50 words (4 marks)

i) Character: Denham
Sir John Denham from To Sir, With Love is disciplined and sensitive. A hardworking educator, he faces challenges as a Black Brit in a tough East-end school. Though initially distant, his patience and respect win students’ trust, transforming their behavior and establishing mutual respect.

ii) Plot: Half-yearly Students’ Council Report>
The half-yearly Students’ Council report covers attendance, academic improvements, and activities. Students thank Mr. Braithwaite for discipline and support. It highlights cultural events and behavioral changes. The formal presentation marks a turning point, evidencing the positive impact of the teacher’s approach.

Q.5 C) Answer in ≈50 words (4 marks)

i) Theme: Time
In the extract from Around the World in Eighty Days, time is the central challenge. Fogg’s journey tests time’s value—delays cause tension, calculating zones leads to success. It shows that meticulous time management, punctuality, and resilience can help one overcome seemingly impossible deadlines.

ii) Setting: Liverpool & London
Liverpool—early stop on Fogg’s journey; the city’s port helps planning logistics and showing pace.
London—starting and finishing point. Fogg’s return to Reform Club on time marks his triumph, highlighting London as symbol of order, success, and societal acceptance.

Q.5 D) Answer in ≈50 words (4 marks)

i) Language: “The letter speaks of giving her justice…”
This line questions the efficacy of justice through written statements. It challenges whether a letter, even with sincere content, can deliver true justice, reflecting societal failure. In The Sign of Four, Ideal notions of justice are scrutinized against real human experiences and ethical dilemmas faced by Miss Morstan.

ii) Character: Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is the extract’s driving intellect. His sharp powers of observation, logical deduction, and detached demeanor reveal his uniqueness as a detective. He interprets subtle clues and challenges characters’ statements—showcasing his role as investigator, moral arbiter, and the novel’s central problem-solver.

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