B1
What are the terms of Faustus's agreement with Lucifer?
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Part B · Short Questions — Previous Year Questions
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Part B · Short Questions79 questions
Part B · Short Questions79
B2
"O soul, be changed into little water drops", what does this expression signify in Dr. Faustus?
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B3
How is "Macbeth" different from a classical tragedy?
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B4
Elucidate Macbeth's state of mind after committing the murder of Duncan.
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B5
Provide a brief account of the trial scene in "Volpone".
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B6
How does Mosca describe the beauty of Celia to Volpone?
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B7
In which context does this utterance occur - "The misery of us that we are born great! We are forced to woo, because none dare woo us"
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B8
What is poetic justice? Trace the elements of poetic justice in "The Merchant of Venice".
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B9
What parallels can be drawn between Faustus and the myth of Icarus?
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B10
Critically comment on the master-servant relationship in "Doctor Faustus".
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B11
Discuss, in short, the significance of Macbeth's soliloquies in revealing his character and inner conflicts.
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B12
Provide a brief account of the events in the bond-story of The Merchant of Venice.
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B13
Describe the key elements of Volpone's Morning Prayer and its significance.
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B14
Write a short analysis of Bosola's character in The Duchess of Malfi.
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B15
Briefly discuss the significance of the Duchess's defiance of her brothers.
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B16
What role does Mephistophiles play in "Doctor Faustus"?
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B17
Discuss the significance of the dagger scene in Macbeth.
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B18
What is dramatic irony? Give some examples of dramatic irony from "Macbeth".
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B19
Do you find any poetic justice in the "Merchant of Venice"? Discuss in brief.
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B20
Write a short note on the role of law in "The Merchant of Venice".
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B21
How are the evil characters punished in "Volpone"?
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B22
Describe the wooing scene in "The Duchess of Malfi".
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B23
Explain with reference to the context: "I will be Paris, and for love of thee, / Instead of Troy, shall Wittenberg be sacked".
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B24
Why is Dr. Faustus compared to Icarus?
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B25
What is the significance of the Seven Deadly Sins in "Doctor Faustus"?
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B26
Describe Lady Macbeth's sleep walking scene.
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B27
Write a note on the significance of the soliloquies of Macbeth.
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B28
Do you think Shylock deserves what happens to him in the play?
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B29
Discuss the role of Mosca as a master manipulator.
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B30
How does Bonario protect Celia in "Volpone's" room?
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B31
What are the tortures inflicted upon the Duchess during imprisonment?
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B32
What are the five conditions Faustus sets down in the contract?
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B33
What prophecies do the witches make about Macbeth and Banquo?
NU. 2020
B34
Describe "Bond-story" in brief in "The Merchant of Venice".
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B35
What is poetic justice? Trace the elements of poetic justice in "The Merchant of Venice"?
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B36
Discuss comedy of humours in the play "Volpone".
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B37
What was the last piece of advice of the Duchess to Cariola regarding her children?
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B38
Write a short note on "Melodrama".
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B39
"O what a world of profit and delight, / Of power, of honour, of omnipotence, / Is promised to the studious artizan." - Locate and explain.
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B40
Describe the Helen episode in "Doctor Faustus".
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B41
How does Volpone worship his gold?
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B42
Describe the scene in which Macbeth was killed.
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B43
How is "Volpone" a beast fable?
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B44
What is Ferdinand's reaction to the Duchess' death?
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B45
What role does Mephistophiles play in "Doctor Faustus"?
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B46
How do the evil-doers get their punishment at the end of "Volpone"?
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B47
Comment on Lady Macbeth's sleep-walking scene.
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B48
Describe the wooing scene in "The Duchess of Malfi".
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B49
Comment on the opening scene of "Volpone".
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B50
"Unnatural deeds do breed unnatural troubles." - Locate and explain.
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B51
What is poetic justice? Do you notice any poetic justice in "The Merchant of Venice"?
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B52
What melodramatic elements do you find in "The Duchess of Malfi"?
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B53
What prophecies do the Witches make about Macbeth and Banquo?
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B54
What do Good Angel and Evil Angel allegorise in the life of "Doctor Faustus"?
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B55
How does Volpone earn money and gold?
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B56
Describe the function of choruses in "Doctor Faustus".
NU. 2017
B57
Write a short note on decadent play.
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B58
How do the evil-doers get their punishment at the end of the play "Volpone"?
NU. 2017
B59
Describe the "Bond-Story" in brief in "The Merchant of Venice".
NU. 2017
B60
Comment on Lady Macbeth's sleep-walking scene.
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B61
How does Bosola become sure that the Duchess is pregnant?
NU. 2017
B62
"O Soul, be changed into little water drops, / And fall into ocean, ne'er to be found." - Identify and explain.
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B63
What was the last piece of advice of the Duchess to Cariola, regarding her children?
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B64
What is the dramatic significance of Good Angel and Evil Angel in Marlowe's "Doctor Faustus"?
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B65
What melodramatic elements do you get in "The Duchess of Malfi"?
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B66
How naturally does Shakespeare handle the supernatural elements in "Macbeth"?
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B67
Why does Shylock hate Antonio?
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B68
How does Antonio accuse Cariola of betraying him and the Duchess?
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B69
Do you find any poetic justice in "The Merchant of Venice"?
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B70
Draw a pen-picture of Volpone's morning prayer.
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B71
What were the things Dr. Faustus asked Mephistophiles to give him after singing the contract with the devil?
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B72
What prophecies do the Witches make about Macbeth and Banquo?
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B73
Write a short note on Revenge Tragedy.
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B74
Why did the brothers of the Duchess disagree to her second marriage?
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B75
"Good morning to the day, and next, my gold! Open the shrine that I may see my saint." - Explain.
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B76
What are the seven deadly sins in "Doctor Faustus"?
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B77
What is a beast fable?
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B78
What role does Mephistophiles play in "Doctor Faustus"?
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B79
How does Volpone earn money and gold?
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