Previous Year Questions

Why does Oroonoko kill Imoinda?

What is Black Friday?

What is Royal veil?

What was the first condition that Crusoe gave the prisoners?

Who was Friday?

Why did Crusoe want to stay near the sea?

Who was Molly Seagrim?

Why did one day Tom attack Master Blifil?

Where did Sophia stay in the city of London?

How was Gulliver fed by the people of Lilliput?

What did Gulliver hate most among the human vices?

How did Gulliver find himself in Lilliput after a sound sleep?

How was Oroonoko turned into a slave from a Prince?

Explain with reference to the context "She was female to the noble male; the beautiful black Venus to our young Mars; as charming in her person as he, and of delicate virtues".

What was the great surprise to Crusoe regarding his plantation in Brazil?

"Thus fear of danger is ten thousand times more terrifying than danger itself"-What does this utterance signify?

How was it established that Mr. Patridge was the true father of Tom Jones?

What do you know about Sophia Western?

How did the Lilliputians educate their children?

How did Gulliver reach the island of Laputa?

"Horror of slavery is one of the prominent themes in 'Oroonoko'"- Discuss.

Comment on the narrative style in 'Oroonoko' and illustrate your answer.

Write a note on the allegorical significance of the novel 'Robinson Crusoe'.

Do you think Robinson Crusoe was a colonialist? Justify.

Comment on Henry Fielding's concept of morality and sexuality in 'Tom Jones'.

Tom Jones is a faithful representation of mid eighteenth century England-Elucidate.

Compare and contrast between the king of Lilliput and the King of Brobdingnag.

"Swift was a great humanist in spite of his being a misanthropist." -Justify your Answer.

How beautiful is Imoinda?

Who became the Villain of Oroonoko?

What does Banister tell Caesar?

What plan did Crusoe make with Friday to escape the land?

Who was Xury?

What is Black Friday?

How did Tom get rid of the grips of Lady Bellaston?

What is a picaresque novel?

How did all the plots against Tom Jones come to an end?

What was the common feature of animals and trees in Lilliput?

What was the loathsome habit of eating of The Yahoos?

How did the king of Laputa behave with Gulliver?

Describe the significance of Oroonoko's death.

How does Aphra Ben describe the native people of Surinam?

How did Crusoe approach God for his sin of disobedience?

Describe the role of Xury in The Life of Robinson Crusoe.

Why did Squire Allworthy expel Tom Jones from his house?

How were Tom and Sophia united in the long run?

What was the nature of the inhabitants of Laputa?

Write a short note on The Houyhnhnms

Sketch the character of Oroonoko.

Elaborately discuss the theme of anti-colonialism as you find in "Oroonoko".

Friday serves a significant purpose in the novel "Robinson Crusoe".- Discuss.

Write a note on the theme of sin, punishment and repentance in "Robinson Crusoe".

Comment on the discovery of Tom's parentage at the end of the novel "Tom Jones".

Evaluate "Tom Jones" as a picaresque novel.

Do you agree with the view that "Gulliver's Travels" is a neurotic phantasy?

How does Jonathan Swift satirize science in "Gulliver's Travels"?

What is Otan?

What kind of book is 'Oroonoko'?

Who is the great Mistress in 'Oroonoko'?

What was Friday?

What was Crusoe's original sin?

How many years did Crusoe stay in the isolated island?

What does the name 'Allworthy' signify?

Who was the real mother of Tom Jones?

Who was Sophia?

Mention the full title of the third part of "Gulliver's Travels".

What title was awarded to Gulliver for his valiant deed in Lilliput?

Who do the Lilliputians represent allegorically?

Comment on the custom of the Royal Veil in 'Oroonoko'.

How does Oroonoko fall in love with Imoinda?

Write a note on the foot-print episode in "Robinson Crusoe".

How did Crusoe keep a note of his passing days on the island?

What discovery was made about the parentage of Tom?

How was Tom Jones imprisoned?

Who were the Big Endians and Little Endians?

How did the King of Brobdingnag receive Gulliver?

Depict the horrors of slavery and the harsh attitude of the European colonists in 'Oroonoko'.

Sketch the character of Imoinda.

Trace the spiritual regeneration of Robinson Crusoe as depicted by Defoe in his novel.

Is Crusoe a colonialist? Justify.

Comment on Fielding's concept of morality and sexuality in "Tom Jones".

Evaluate Henry Fielding's art of characterization in "Tom Jones".

Compare and contrast between the King of Lilliput and the King of Brobdingnag.

Do you think Jonathan Swift is a misanthropist? Justify your answers.

Why are the natives useful to the British as stated in "Oroonoko"?

Why was Oroonoko promoted to the position of an army general?

What does Oroonoko's blackness suggest?

How did Robinson Crusoe take his first voyage ignoring his father's warning?

How did Robinson Crusoe escape from his state of slavery?

How did Crusoe feel after discovering foot-print in the sand on the shore?

Why did Mr. Allworthy punish Tom by whipping?

What happened to Tom and Partridge on the way to Coventry?

How was Sophia saved from the clutch of Lord Fellamar?

How did Gulliver come to the country of the Lilliputians?

Who were the Big Endians and the Little Endians in Lilliput?

What did Glubbdubdrib signify?

How does Aphra Ben describe the native people of Surinam?

State the reasons why Oroonoko takes up arms again.

State the effects of a furious storm when Crusoe was at his first voyage.

Write a short note on Friday.

What do you know about Allworthy and his sister?

Describe how Crusoe produced corn in the deserted island.

What do you know about the Flying Island?

Describe how Gulliver was fed by the Lilliputians.

Elaborately discuss the theme of anti-colonialism as you find in 'Oroonoko'.

Comment on the narrative style in 'Oroonoko' and illustrate your answer.

Write a note on the theme of sin, punishment and repentance in 'Robinson Crusoe'?

"The story of the life of Robinson Crusoe is a truthful representation of human life." Elucidate.

Comment on the theme of the novel "Tom Jones".

Present a pen-picture of the contemporary social traits as depicted in the novel 'Tom Jones'.

Evaluate "Gulliver's Travels" as a political satire.

Describe the ups and downs of Lamuel Gulliver's life as presented by Jonathan Swift in "Gulliver's Travels".

How does the narrator present herself in the novel 'Oroonoko'?

What did Oroonoko do to save Imoinda's honour?

What is Otan?

What did Crusoe decide after the quake?

According to Crusoe, what was his original sin?

Why did Crusoe give up his plan to settle in Brazil?

Who were the two tutors of Tom and Blifil?

Who was Molly Seagrim?

Where did Sophia stay in the city of London?

Who were the secret enemies of Gulliver in Lilliput?

What are the two races mentioned in part IV of Gulliver's Travels?

Where was Lagado situated?

Comment on the custom of the Royal Veil in 'Oroonoko'.

What is the significance of Oroonoko's slave name?

How did Crusoe manage food for him in that deserted island?

What was a great surprise to Crusoe regarding his plantation in Brazil?

What was Lady Bellaston's plan against Sophia?

Why did Squire Allworthy expel Tom Jones from his house?

How did the Lilliputians educate their children?

What was the common nature of the Yahoos in the country of the Houyhnhnms?

"Horrors of slavery is one of the themes of the novel 'Oroonoko'"- Discuss.

Sketch the character of Imoinda.

Write a note on the allegorical significance of Defoe's novel 'Robinson Crusoe'.

"Friday serves a significant purpose in the novel 'Robinson Crusoe'"- Discuss.

"Tom Jones is a faithful representation of Mid-eighteenth century England"-Elucidate.

Evaluate 'Tom Jones' as a picaresque novel.

Compare and contrast between the king of Lilliput and the king of Brobdingnag.

How does Jonathan Swift satirise science in 'Gulliver's Travels'.

What kind of a book is Oroonoko?

What is the other name of Imoinda?

Who was Xury?

Where did Crusoe find corns?

Why did Crusoe want to stay near the sea?

Who was the real mother of Tom Jones?

Why did the Allworthy gift Tom a little horse?

Who was Sophia?

What does the name 'Allworthy' signify?

How did Gulliver find himself in Lilliput after a sound sleep?

Who do the Lilliputians represent allegorically?

Why was Master Bilfil envious of Tom?

How did Gulliver reach the country of the Lilliputians?

How did Gulliver react after meeting with his own family?

How did Crusoe keep a note of his passing days on the island?

What discovery was made about the parentage of Tom?

How did Crusoe reach England?

How did Tom help Black George's family in distress?

What was the common feature of people, animals and trees in Lilliput?

How did Oroonoko plan a slave revolt?

Give an account of the major themes of Oroonoko.

Sketch the character of Oroonoko.

Do you think Robinson Crusoe to be a man of action rather than a man of thought? Justify your answer.

Is Crusoe a colonialist? Justify.

Comment on Fielding's concept of morality and sexuality in 'Tom Jones'.

How does Swift satirise the contemporary politics of England through his voyages to Lilliput and Brobdingnag?

"Swift was a great humanist in spite of his being a misanthropist"- Substantiate.

Comment on the discovery of Tom's parentage at the end of the novel 'Tom Jones'.

What is Otan?

Who were the Picts?

What is Black Friday?

What furniture did Crusoe make on the land?

Why did Crusoe need sieve?

What was the first condition that Crusoe gave the prisoners?

Why was Molly sentenced to prison by Mr. Allworthy?

Who got the pounds that Tom lost near the brook?

Why was Mrs. Western annoyed with Sophia?

What title was awarded to Gulliver for his valiant deed in Lilliput?

Where was Lagado?

Why did Gulliver buy two young Yahoos?

Give a short account of Oroonoko.

How did Crusoe produce corn in that deserted land?

How did Imoinda die?

How did the King of Brobdingang receive Gulliver?

Why did Caesar surrender to Byam?

How did the shipwreck happen?

How did Tom get shelter in Allworthy's house?

How was Gulliver fed by the Lilliputians?

Discuss the theme of anti-colonialism in Arpha Behn's Oroonoko.

Attempt a character sketch of Imoinda.

Comment on the spiritual regeneration of Robinson Crusoe.

The story of Robinson Crusoe is a truthful representation of human life.-Elucidate.

Evaluate Henry Fielding's art of characterization in 'Tom Jones'.

Examine the contemporary social traits depicted in 'Tom Jones'.

Examine Swift's use of Lemuel Gulliver as a narrator and an observer.

Do you agree with the view that 'Gulliver's Travels' is a neurotic phantasy?

What is Royal Veil?

Who is the great Mistress in Oroonoko?

What does the name 'Allworthy' signify?

How many years did Crusoe stay in the isolated island?

What was Crusoe's original sin?

Who was Friday?

Who was the supposed mother of Tom Jones?

Whom did Miss Bridget marry in "Tom Jones"?

Mention the full title of the third part of "Gulliver's Travels".

What was the name of the metropolis of Brobdingnag?

Who is Skyresh Bolgolam?

Which political party of England has been satirized in Book I of "Gulliver's Travels"?

How does Oroonoko plan a slave revolt?

Write a short note on the Houyhnhnms.

How did Crusoe become a slave from merchant?

Write a note on the foot-print episode in "Robinson Crusoe."

Why did Squire Allworthy banish Tom Jones from his house?

What was Lady Bellaston's plan against Sophia?

Who were the Big Endians and Little Endians?

Why was Oroonoko attracted towards Imoinda?

Attempt a character study of Oroonoko.

Make a study of the horrors of slavery and the harsh attitude of the European colonists in Oroonoko.

Write a note on the theme of sin, punishment and repentance in "Robinson Crusoe."

Comment on the themes of commerce in the novel "Robinson Crusoe."

Comment on Fielding's concept of morality and sexuality in "Tom Jones."

Comment on the disclosure of Tom's parentage at the end of the novel "Tom Jones."

How does Swift satirize science in "Gulliver's Travels"?

Compare and contrast between the King of Lilliput and the King of Brobdingnag.

What kind of book is Oroonoko?

Why does Oroonoko kill Imoinda?

How does Oroonoko receive his poetic justice?

What was Crusoe's dream from the very beginning of his life?

What name did Crusoe give to the rescued man?

Why was the gunpowder very important to Crusoe?

What is the subject matter of the novel Tom Jones?

Who was Sophia?

Why did one day Tom attack Master Blifil?

How was Gulliver called by the Lilliputians?

How was Gulliver taken to the capital city from the sea-shore?

How many seamstresses were employed to prepare dress for Gulliver.

How does Oroonoko fall in love with Imoinda?

Comment on the custom of the royal veil in Oroonoko?

How did Crusoe build his habitation in the island?

How did Crusoe approach God for his sin of disobedience?

How did Tom get shelter in Allworty's house?

How was Tom Jones imprisoned?

How did Gulliver reach the country of the Lilliputians?

Write a short note on the Houyhnhnms.

Discuss the theme of anti-colonialism in Aphra Behn's Oroonoko.

Sketch the character of Imoinda.

Trace the spiritual progress of Robinson Crusoe as depicted by Defoe in his novel.

Is Crusoe a colonialist? Justify.

Tom Jones reflects the social picture of mid-eighteenth century England-elucidate.

Write a short note on the characterization of Henry Fielding in Tons Jones.

How does Swift satirize the contemporary politics of England through his Voyages to Lilliput and Brobdingnag?

Do you think Jonathan Swift is a misanthropist? Justify your answer.

Who was Lady Booby?

What does Nekaya say about virtue?

How long was Crusoe in Brazil with his plantation?

Why were the immortals miserable?

What is the original title of the Book "Rasselas"?

How did Gulliver escape from the island of Lilliput of Blefuscu?

What did Crusoe's father want him to study?

When did Oroonoko see Imoinda for the first time?

What are Thunder, Plunder and Blunder?

What does Imlac tell Rasselas about envy?

Which port of France did Crusoe take ship from?

Who is High Admiral of Lilliput?

How did Adams save Fanny's honour?

Describe the horrors of slavery presented in "Oroonoko".

Comment on the treatment of women in Johnson's "Rasselas".

Give a brief account of the birth and parentage of Robinson Crusoe.

Why does Oroonoko take up arms again?

How was Gulliver fed by the Lilliputians?

What lies does Mrs. Slipslop tell to her mistress about Joseph?

Explain: "Marriage has many pains, but celibacy has no pleasure".

Evaluate "Joseph Andrews" as a picaresque novel.

Comment on the art of characterisation in Fielding's "Joseph Andrews".

Discuss how 'Robinson Crusoe' is a doctrine man's regeneration of faith on divinity.

The story of Robinson Crusoe is truthful representation of human life.-Elucidate.

Consider Swift as a great humanist.

Comment on Swift's satire on English politics in "Gulliver's Travels".

Discuss the theme of anti-colonialism in Aphra Behn's "Oroonoko".

How does Johnson use satire in "Rasselas"?