Literary Lantern

  PAPER CODE: UA03MAENG03 LITERARY FORM: NOVEL MCQs   Who wrote The Sun Also Rises? A) Joseph Conrad B) Ernest Hemingway C) Thomas Hardy D) Mark Twain Answer: B The Old Man and the Sea belongs to which author? A) Ernest Hemingway B) Charles Dickens C) D. H. Lawrence D) R. L. Stevenson Answer: A Jane Austen wrote: A) Vanity Fair B) Emma C) Jude the Obscure D) Treasure Island Answer: B Which of the following is NOT a work of Jane Austen? A) Pride and Prejudice B) Emma C) Catherine D) None of these Answer: C Daniel Defoe belonged to which age? A) Modern Age B) Augustan Age C) Georgian Era D) Puritan Age Answer: B Who wrote Moll Flanders? A) Jonathan Swift B) Daniel Defoe C) Mark Twain D) Joseph Conrad Answer: B William Thackeray is the author of: A) Vanity Fair B) The Pilgrim’s Progress C) Sons and Lovers D) The Rainbow Answer: A Catherine was written by: A) Charlotte Brontë B) William Thackeray C) Jane Austen D) Henry Fiel...

100 MCQs Which of the following is NOT an organ of speech? a) Tongue b) Lungs c) Stomach d) Teeth Answer: c) Stomach Which organ of speech produces the initial stream of air? a) Tongue b) Lungs c) Vocal cords d) Lips Answer: b) Lungs The vocal cords are located in the: a) Nasal cavity b) Larynx c) Pharynx d) Trachea Answer: b) Larynx Which organ of speech is called the “articulator”? a) Lungs b) Tongue c) Teeth d) Nose Answer: b) Tongue Which organ controls nasal vs oral sounds? a) Epiglottis b) Uvula c) Soft palate d) Pharynx Answer: c) Soft palate Which organ is called the “voice box”? a) Larynx b) Pharynx c) Trachea d) Nasal cavity Answer: a) Larynx Which organ helps in producing labial sounds? a) Lips b) Tongue c) Teeth d) Palate Answer: a) Lips Which organ helps produce dental sounds? a) Tongue tip and teeth b) Lips c) Vocal cords d) Pharynx Answer: a) Tongue tip and teeth The uvula is a part of the: a) Hard palat...

  UA05MAENG02: Victorian Age 1. The Lotos Eaters – Alfred Lord Tennyson Who wrote The Lotos Eaters ? – Alfred Lord Tennyson In which year was The Lotos Eaters published? – 1832 (revised in 1842) What type of poem is it? – Narrative/lyrical poem Which age does it belong to? – Victorian Age What is the source of the poem’s theme? – Homer’s Odyssey 2. In Memoriam – Alfred Lord Tennyson Who wrote In Memoriam ? – Alfred Lord Tennyson In which year was In Memoriam published? – 1850 What type of work is it? – Long elegy in stanzas (lyrical elegy) To whom is it dedicated? – Arthur Henry Hallam Which literary age does it belong to? – Victorian Age 3. Enoch Arden – Alfred Lord Tennyson Who wrote Enoch Arden ? – Alfred Lord Tennyson In which year was Enoch Arden published? – 1864 What type of work is it? – Narrative poem (idyll) Which age does it belong to? – Victorian Age What is the main theme of the poem? – Love, sacrifice, and f...

  1984 as a Dystopian Fiction Introduction George Orwell’s 1984 , published in 1949, is one of the best examples of dystopian fiction. A dystopia is the opposite of a utopia. It is a society where there is no freedom, no justice, and no happiness. Orwell shows a future world where the government, called the Party, controls everything. The novel warns how life becomes dark and hopeless under totalitarian rule. Bleak Setting The setting of the novel is the state of Oceania. It is a grey, depressing world. The houses are broken, food is poor, and people live in poverty. There is no joy or comfort in life. The dark setting reflects the hopeless condition of the people in a dystopian society. Total Control of Power A key feature of dystopian fiction is absolute power. In 1984 , the Party controls every part of life. Big Brother is shown as the supreme leader. The Party demands complete obedience. It even controls people’s thoughts. This total control is a clear sign of a dystopian w...

  1984 as a Political Satire Introduction George Orwell’s 1984 was published in 1949. It is one of the greatest political novels of the twentieth century. A satire is a story that criticizes society by using irony and exaggeration. Orwell uses 1984 to attack dictatorship, misuse of power, and blind obedience. The story is set in the future, but it reflects the politics of Orwell’s time, especially Stalinist Russia and Nazi Germany. It is still a warning for the world today. Satire on Totalitarianism The novel shows the dangers of totalitarian rule. In Oceania, the Party controls every part of life. Big Brother, the leader, is always watching. No one has freedom. People must obey completely. Orwell is criticizing dictators like Hitler and Stalin, who demanded such total control. Satire on Surveillance The novel also mocks constant surveillance. Posters everywhere say “Big Brother is watching you.” Telescreens and secret police spy on people all the time. Even children report thei...

  Character Sketch of Winston Smith in 1984 Introduction Winston Smith is the central character of George Orwell’s novel 1984 . Through his life and struggles, Orwell shows the cruelty of a totalitarian system. Winston represents the common man who tries to hold on to truth, freedom, and individuality in a world where everything is controlled by the Party. His journey from rebellion to defeat makes him one of the most tragic figures in modern literature. Outer Appearance At the beginning of the novel, Winston is described as a thin, frail, and weary man of thirty-nine. He suffers from a weak body, a varicose ulcer on his leg, and poor health. His outer weakness reflects his inner struggle in the harsh and oppressive world of Oceania. He is not a hero in the traditional sense, but an ordinary man crushed by extraordinary power. His Work and Position Winston works in the Ministry of Truth. His job is to rewrite old documents so that the Party’s version of history always looks corr...