TS SET Paper 2 Mock Test - 7 (English) - TS TET MCQ

The correct answer is 'Lady Macbeth '.

Key Points

• Lady Macbeth is known for her ambition and ruthlessness.
• She persuades Macbeth to murder King Duncan so that Macbeth can become king.
• Lady Macbeth is a complex and tragic character who is ultimately consumed by her own ambition.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• ( 2) Lady Macduff is not known for her ambition and ruthlessness.
• (3) Hecate is not known for her ambition and ruthlessness.
• (4) The Weird Sisters are not known for their ambition and ruthlessness

The correct answer is "Another Country".

Key Points

• "Another Country", published in 1962, is one of James Baldwin’s most influential novels, delving deep into issues of race, sexuality, and identity amidst the cultural milieu of early 20th-century Harlem.
• The novel’s narrative intertwines the lives of its characters, who come from diverse racial and sexual backgrounds, portraying their complex relationships against the backdrop of a society fraught with bigotry and intolerance.
• Baldwin insightfully explores the intersections of personal identity and societal expectations, spotlighting the emotional and psychological turmoil faced by individuals forced to navigate the oppressive norms of race and sexuality.
• "Another Country" is celebrated for its raw and candid portrayal of interracial relationships and homosexual relationships, subjects that were particularly contentious and taboo during the time of its publication.
• The novel not only critiques the social constructs of race and sexuality but also offers a profound examination of the human condition, emphasizing the universal themes of love, pain, and the struggle for self-acceptance.
• Through its vivid depiction of Harlem as a vibrant yet conflicted space, "Another Country" captures the pulsating energy and the underlying tensions of the neighborhood, making it a seminal work in the portrayal of African American life and culture.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Additional Information

• "Go Tell It on the Mountain" is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores Baldwin’s complex relationship with his father and religion.
• "Giovanni’s Room" addresses themes of sexuality and identity but is set in Paris, not Harlem.
• "The Fire Next Time" is a non-fiction work that discusses the central role of race in American history.

In 1919, the President of the Board of Education, HAL Fisher, appointed a Departmental Committee to inquire into the position occupied by English in the educational system of England.

The first major report on The Teaching of English in England was published in 1921 known as the Newbolt Report named after The Chair of the Committee, Sir Henry Newbolt.

He was an English poet and historian and a powerful government adviser as well.

The correct answer is  Black Mountain Review.

Key Points

• Black Mountain Review was a significant literary journal associated with the Black Mountain poets and the Beat Generation writers.
• The journal was published by Black Mountain College, an experimental arts college in North Carolina during the 1950s and 1960s.
• It showcased the works of influential writers like Allen Ginsberg, Robert Creeley, and Denise Levertov, among others.
• Black Mountain Review played a crucial role in promoting the avant-garde and experimental literature of the time, reflecting the countercultural spirit and unconventional aesthetics of the Beat Generation.
• The journal's contributions to the literary landscape of the era make it a notable publication in the history of American literature.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

The correct answer is 'Use of a hybrid language'.

Key Points

• The early phase of Indian writing in English was marked by a strong adherence to conventional English language and literary forms. The writers during this period were educated in English and looked up to English literary works as models for their writing.
• The use of a hybrid language, which blends English with Indian languages through the incorporation of local dialects, idioms, and cultural references, became more prominent in the later stages of Indian English literature.
• Early Indian literature in English aimed at reaching both a national and international audience, thereby necessitating the use of standard English rather than a hybridized form of it.
• This period focused on employing the English language as it was understood internationally to discuss Indian themes, issues, and perspectives, making the literature accessible to a wider audience outside India.
• Writers like R.K. Narayan and Mulk Raj Anand, while focusing on Indian experiences and social issues, still wrote in a relatively standard form of English, with slight Indic flavor but without extensively mixing languages.
• The evolution towards a hybrid language in Indian English literature reflects a growing confidence among Indian authors in asserting their own identity and cultural nuances through language, a development that became more pronounced in later generations of writers.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Additional Information

• Imitation of English models: Early writers initially imitated British literary styles and genres as a blueprint for their own works.
• Focus on Indian themes and experiences: Despite their use of English, these writers started infusing their narratives with distinctly Indian settings, characters, and social contexts.
• Emphasis on social and political issues: Early Indian English literature frequently highlighted and critiqued the social and political issues prevalent in India, serving as a medium for intellectual and social discourse.

The correct answer is 'Virginia Woolf'.

Key Points

• Adeline Virginia Woolf was an English novelist. She is regarded as one of the most prominent modernist authors of the twentieth century, as well as a pioneer in the use of stream of consciousness as a literary device.
• She was born into an artistic and literary household. Her father was the well-known Victorian writer Sir Leslie Stephen, and her mother, Julia, was a Pre-Raphaelite model.
• Her most well-known works are- The Voyage Out (1915), Night and Day (1919), Jacob's Room(1922), Mrs. Dalloway (1925), To the Lighthouse (1927), Orlando: A Biography (1928), The Waves (1931), The Years (1937), Between the Acts (1941).

Therefore, the correct option is 'Option3'.

Additional Information

• Charles John Huffam Dickens was an English author and social commentator who created some of the world's most well-known fictional characters. He is often recognized as the finest Victorian novelist. Dickens' novels and novellas were first serialized in weekly and monthly publications before being reproduced in traditional book formats.
• William Makepeace Thackeray was a novelist and illustrator from England. He is well known for his satirical works, particularly his 1847-1848 novel Vanity Fair, a panoramic depiction of British society.
• Mary Ann Evans, better known by her pen name George Eliot, was a Victorian-era English author, poet, journalist, and translator. Adam Bede (1859), The Mill on the Floss (1860), Silas Mariner (1861), Romola (1862-1863), Felix Holt, the Radical (1866), Middlemarch (1871-1872), and Daniel Deronda (1876) were her seven novels. She, like Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy, grew up in provincial England, and the most of her works are set there. Her work is notable for its realism, psychological depth, sense of place, and thorough description of the countryside.

Skeptical and impressionistic, these two words describe the prevailing attitude of High- Modern Literature.

The correct answer is 'English education would help to preserve Indian culture and traditions.'

 Key Points

• Macaulay argued that English education would create a class of Indians who would be interpreters between the British rulers and the Indian masses.
• He also believed that English education would lead to the spread of Western knowledge and ideas in India, and that this would create a loyal and obedient Indian population.
• However, Macaulay did not argue that English education would help to preserve Indian culture and traditions.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 Additional Information

• Option (1) English education would create a class of Indians who would be interpreters between the British rulers and the Indian masses.
• Option (2) English education would lead to the spread of Western knowledge and ideas in India.
• Option (4) English education would create a loyal and obedient Indian population.

• The boa-constrictor’s coil/Is a fossil line is taken from the poem” The Jaguar” This poem was included in the Ted Hughes’ prize winning, first collection The Hawk in the Rain, published in 1957.

• My manners are tearing off heads The allotment of death” these lines are from the poem The Hawk-Roosting. Ted Hughes’ poem ‘Hawk Roosting’ represents hawk, a bird of prey, sitting on a tree and musing about its power of destruction, its arrogance and superiority.

• More coiled steel than living” the line from the Thrushes, an irregular poem by Hughes. The poem is about Thush, a familiar garden bird, that prompts the writer to reflect human nature and creativity.

• Time in the sea eats its tail, line is taken from “Relic”, a poem of Ted Hughes. In Relic, Hughes shows how creatures in the sea use each other as a means of their end. The sea is portrayed as a continuous cycle where life is halted by death.

The correct answer is 'Hamartia'.

Key Points

• Definition and Role: Hamartia refers to the tragic flaw or error in judgment that ultimately leads to the protagonist’s downfall in a tragedy. It is a pivotal concept in Aristotle's analysis of tragic heroes.
• Origin of Downfall: Unlike a conscious choice to do evil, hamartia is often an unintentional mistake or a lack of knowledge, highlighting a more complex cause of the tragic events.
• Human Imperfection: This concept underscores the human aspect of tragedy, showcasing that flaws and errors are inherent to humanity.
• Aristotle's Tragic Hero: For Aristotle, the presence of hamartia is crucial in creating a tragic hero that is relatable and evokes pity and fear in the audience, which are essential for achieving catharsis.
• Narrative and Dramatic Importance: Hamartia is fundamental in the narrative structure of a tragedy, initiating the chain of events that lead to the hero’s demise and underlining the moral lessons of the story.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Additional Information

• Option 1: Ethos is related to the character and credibility of the speaker in rhetoric, not directly relevant to the concept of tragic flaw or error.
• Option 2: Peripeteia refers to a sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances in the plot of a tragedy.
• Option 3: Anagnorisis denotes the moment in a play when a character makes a critical discovery about his identity or the true nature of his situation.

The correct answer is "The English Education Act of 1835".

Key Points

• The English Education Act of 1835 was a critical legislative act passed by the British government in India that marked the formal introduction of English as the medium of education in Indian schools and colleges.
• The act advocated by Lord Macaulay, a member of the Governor-General's Council, aimed to create a class of people who were "Indian in blood and color, but English in taste, in opinions, in morals, and in intellect."
• The introduction of English education was part of the British effort to educate Indians in Western sciences and philosophies, intending to prepare them for roles in administration and to promote British cultural values.
• This act led to the founding of several English-medium schools and colleges across India, significantly impacting Indian society and its subsequent colonial and post-colonial developments.
• The act also signalled a shift in British educational policy in India, from patronizing traditional Indian learning to promoting European kducation, thereby influencing the socio-political fabric and intellectual movements in 19th-century India.

Tristram Shandy is one of the great books of prose fiction and best remembered for its unconventional time scheme and its self-declared digressive-progressive style. Tristram is the protagonist as well as the narrator of the novel.

He is constantly interrupting himself to explain the background to each event which make the story to move slowly. Tristram says, “In a word, my work is digressive, and it is progressive too, —–and at the same time… I have constructed the main work and the adventitious parts of it with such intersections, and have so complicated and involved the digressive and progress movements, one wheel within another, that the whole machine, in general, has been kept a-going”.

The correct answer is "George Orwell, 1984"

Key Points

•  1984 is a well-known dystopian novel by George Orwell.
• The story is a science fiction and thematically it represents effects of totalitarianism in the society.
•  In the above line, the author talks about state of mind of a political leaders and how they justify their actions of manipulating reality.

​Therefore the correct answer is "option 2".

Additional Information

• George Orwell is the pen name used by Eric Arthur Blair.
• He was an English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic and a supporter of democratic socialism.
• He is known for writing social criticism. His notable works include 'Burmese Days', 'Animal Farm'.

Darwin's theory. In 1859, Charles Darwin set out his theory of evolution by natural selection as an explanation for adaptation and speciation. He defined natural selection as the "principle by which each slight variation [of a trait], if useful, is preserved".

The line occurs in The Mayor of Casterbridge

The correct answer is "Urania"

Key Points

• The mention of the heavenly muse is an important part of Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost.
• Milton makes the use of invocation in this poem following classical epic poetry.
• Invocations are prayers to the muse for inspiration and guidance for writing the epic.
• Milton writes four invocations in Paradise Lost.
• In the grand invocation at the beginning of Book VII, Milton mentions the name of the muse as Urania.
• Urania is traditionally known in the classical texts as the Muse of Astronomy.

 Therefore, the correct answer is "option 2".

Additional Information

• Raphael is one of the archangels in Heaven mentioned in Paradise Lost.
• He acts as the messenger of God and informs Adam and Eve about the story of fallen angels.
• Other archangels are Gabriel, the angel of mercy and the gatekeeper at the Garden of Eden. Michel is the angel of justice.
• In contrast the fallen angels who joined Satan are Beelzebub, Moloch, Chemos, Baal, Astarte, Thammuz, Dagon, Rimmon, Osiris, Isis, and Belial.

Thomas Gray’s “Elegy written in a Country Churchyard” is the most famous elegy of English Literature and perhaps the prime cause behind his prominence. The poem has been written in iambic Pentameter.

All nature is but art, unknown to thee is one of the most quoted lines from An Essay on Man, a poem by Alexander Pope.

Full many a flower is born to blush unseen” is the 3rd line from stanza 14 of the Elegy. Far from the madding crowd” is from stanza 19. “A youth to Fortune and Fame unknown” is the second line from epitaph.

Note: Thomas Hardy took the title of his novel from the line “Far from the madding crowd”. The novel, published with the same name in 1874 and got successful.

The correct answer is 'Romanticism'.

Key Points

• Thomas Carlyle is closely associated with Romantic criticism of the industrial society, emphasizing emotion, individualism, and nature over the mechanistic and dehumanizing aspects of the Industrial Revolution.
• He believed that industrialization led to the devaluation of the individual, reducing human beings to mere cogs in a machine, and advocated for a return to spiritual and moral values in society.
• Carlyle criticized the materialism and utilitarian ethos of his time, arguing that these could not adequately address the human need for meaning and fulfillment.
• His works, such as "Sartor Resartus" and "Past and Present," express his disdain for the mechanical nature of society and his yearning for a more authentic, spiritually enriched life.
• Carlyle's emphasis on the heroic in history—his belief in the importance of great individuals and their capacity to shape the destiny of nations—reflects his Romantic idealism and his opposition to the deterministic view of history implied by industrial capitalism.
• Despite his critique of society, Carlyle did not propose a clear path to reform, emphasizing instead the power of individual moral and spiritual awakening as a counter to the corrosive effects of industrialization.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 2.’

Additional Information

• Utilitarianism is more closely associated with John Stuart Mill, not Carlyle's critique.
• Empiricism and Stoicism do not directly relate to Carlyle’s critique of industrial society, focusing instead on differing philosophical pursuits

The correct answer is "The Bluest Eye".

Key Points

• "The Bluest Eye", published in 1970, is Toni Morrison’s first novel. It is a poignant examination of the African American experience, particularly the destructive effects of racism on the individual's self-worth and identity, presented through the tragic life of Pecola Breedlove, a young African American girl who dreams of having blue eyes.
• The novel is set in Lorain, Ohio, in 1941, and delves into the harsh realities of race and beauty standards imposed by a predominantly white society. Morrison explores how these societal ideals can lead to internalized racism and a profound sense of inadequacy and self-loathing among African Americans.
• Through Pecola's story, Morrison addresses complex issues like colorism, gender dynamics, and the legacy of slavery, presenting a critique of the American culture that glorifies white beauty standards and marginalizes people of color.
• Morrison’s use of vivid imagery, symbolism, and language in the novel serves to underscore the devastating impact of racism on the psyche and lives of African Americans, making it an essential work for understanding the nuances of African American identity and societal norms.
• "The Bluest Eye" represents a critical voice in American literature, challenging readers to confront and reflect upon the prevailing racial biases and their consequences on individuals and communities.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Additional Information

• "Beloved" focuses on the haunting legacy of slavery and motherhood.
• "Song of Solomon" explores African American heritage and identity through a multi-generational saga.
• "Sula" examines the friendship between two women against the backdrop of racial and social changes.

• Thomas Carlyle was the most noted satirist, philosopher and social critic of the Victorian Period, who influence several writers and philosophers throughout his life. He is termed as the Sage of Chelsea. His writings affects not only Victorian writers but also writers of coming of ages. He had a major effect even on Ruskin and Arnold and on realistic writers like Dickens, Gaskell, Eliot, Disaraeli, Kingsley and others as well.
• In Caryle’s writings, dickens encountered criticism of the social problems of victorian age which impart him better understanding of society and its problemslater painted in his famous novels. moreover, the French revolution: a History was the inspiration behind the creation of novel, “A Tale of two Cities” and a memorable narrative in Charles Dickens’s novel “Hard Times”, whose subtitle “For These Times” is indebted to Carlyle’s essay. Elizabeth Gaskell, a social Novelist also indebted to the famous writings of Carlyle. Her celebrated industrial novel ‘North and South” took inspiration from Carlyle’s writings, and adhere to a Carlylean ideology.

The correct answer is Option 1: Recommending the establishment of universities in Bombay, Calcutta, and Madras.

Key Points

• The Woods Dispatch made a significant recommendation regarding the establishment of universities in the three Presidencies of India - Bombay, Calcutta, and Madras.
• The dispatch believed that higher education was essential for the creation of a class of persons, Indian in blood and color, but English in taste, in opinions, in morals, and in intellect.
• As a result of these recommendations, the Universities of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras were set up in 1857, providing the foundation for modern higher education in India.
• The Dispatch did not advocate for the removal of vernacular languages from the education system. In fact, it suggested that English and vernacular languages should be used as mediums of instruction.
• The Dispatch did not propose to eliminate all private educational institutions. Instead, it proposed a system of "grant-in-aid" to support private schools.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is 'The family will die in exile.'

Key Points

• The speaker expresses concern that if sorrow weighs them down to the point of death, the family will suffer and potentially face death in exile. 
• This underscores the urgency and importance of fulfilling familial duties within the specified timeframe.

Therefore, the correct option is ‘Option 2.’

Additional Information 

• Option 1 is incorrect. The concern is about the family suffering, not becoming stronger.
• Option 3 is incorrect. Returning to the fatherland is the desired outcome, not a consequence of sorrow weighing the individual down.
• Option 4 is incorrect. The concern is about the potential suffering and death of the family, not personal happiness.

The correct answer is 'Frankfurt School.'

 Key Points

• The Frankfurt School, established in the early 20th century in Germany, is a group of intellectuals associated with critical theory and cultural critique.
• Key members include Theodor Adorno, Max Horkheimer, and Herbert Marcuse, among others.
• The school is known for its examination of the intersections between culture, mass media, and the impact of capitalism on society.
• Critical theory, as developed by the Frankfurt School, seeks to understand and critique societal structures, ideology, and cultural production.
• The Frankfurt School's work has had a lasting influence on fields such as sociology, cultural studies, and philosophy.

Therefore, the correct option is ‘Option 1.’

Additional Information

• Option 2 is incorrect. The Bloomsbury Group was a literary and artistic group in London, known for its members like Virginia Woolf and E.M. Forster.
• Option 3 is incorrect. The Beat Generation was a literary movement in the 1950s and 1960s, with figures like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg.
• Option 4 is incorrect. The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural and artistic movement in the early 20th century, centered in Harlem, New York

John Lyly 1553 or 1554 – November 1606) was an English writer, poet, dramatist, and courtier, best known during his lifetime for his books Euphues: The Anatomy of Wit (1578) and Euphues and His England (1580), and perhaps best remembered now for his plays. Lyly's mannered literary style, originating in his first books, is known as euphuism.

The correct answer is 'Satire.'

Key Points

• The Comedy of Humours is a genre associated with the portrayal of characters dominated by a single trait or "humour" (such as melancholy, sanguine, choleric, or phlegmatic).
• This comedic style aims to satirize and exaggerate these dominant traits for humorous effect.
• Ben Jonson is a notable playwright associated with the Comedy of Humours, and his play "Every Man in His Humour" is a prime example.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2.'

Additional Information

• Option 1: Farce is a comedic genre characterized by exaggerated and improbable situations.
• Option 3: Romantic Comedy focuses on romantic relationships and often ends with a positive resolution.
• Option 4: Morality Plays are a different genre that conveys moral lessons through allegorical characters and events

• Chartism was a well -known movement for political reform in Britain that existed from 1838 to 1857. It took its name from the People’s Charter of 1838 and was a national protest movement.
• The People’s Charter called for six reforms to make the political system more democratic:

1. A vote for every man twenty-one years of age, of sound mind, and not undergoing punishment for a crime.
2. Vote by secret ballot to protect the elector in the exercise of his vote.
3. No property qualification for Members of Parliament.
4. Payment of Members, enabling tradesmen, working men, or other persons of modest means to leave or interrupt their livelihood to attend to the interests of the nation.
5. Equal constituencies, securing the same amount of representation for the same number of electors.
6. Annual Parliamentary elections.

The correct answer is 'Grammar-Translation Method.'

Key Points 

• The Grammar-Translation Method is a traditional approach to language teaching that prioritizes explicit instruction in grammar rules and translation exercises.
• This method often involves rote memorization of vocabulary, followed by translation exercises from the target language to the native language.
• Grammar-Translation is based on the belief that a strong understanding of grammar and vocabulary is essential for language proficiency.
• The method is criticized for its lack of emphasis on communication skills and real-life language use.
• While not widely used in contemporary language teaching, it has historical significance as one of the early methods employed in English language instruction.

Therefore, the correct option is ‘Option 3.’

Additional Information 

• Option 1 is incorrect. The Direct Method focuses on teaching in the target language without using the native language.
• Option 2 is incorrect. Audiolingual Method emphasizes oral skills and repetition to develop language habits.
• Option 4 is incorrect. Communicative Language Teaching prioritizes communication and interaction in language learning.

William Blake is one of the distinguished Romantic poets who was born in 1757 in  England. Some of his famous works include ‘Natural Religion’, ‘Songs of Innocence’, ‘Songs of Experience’, ‘The Marriage of Heaven and Hell’,etc. The quote mentioned in the question is from William Blake, which is made in reference to art and implies that making a general observation about a piece of art is a quality of an unreasonable person. One should rather look at the particular characteristics. It was made in response to Reynolds’ praise of "general beauty" and the pursuit of "general truth", while saying that "we perceive by sense, we combine by fancy, and distinguish by reason ... the beauty of which we are in quest is general and intellectual".

• King Alfred, the Great was a monarch of Wessex, an Anglo-Saxon kingdom from 871 to 899. He is mostly remembered for successfully defended his kingdom against the Viking conquest and for encouraging. the English Language to create National identity. After success against Viking conquest, he imparted his attention to the educational system and proposed that primary education be taught in English and because of only his insistence English became the official written language of England. He retain political control over countries and become the dominant ruler of England.

• King Arthur is a renowned British leader, who played a remarkable role in leading the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the late 5th and 6th centuries AD. Arthur is a central figure in the legends called matter of Britain. He also served as inspiration for many works, including Morted Arthur, The Lady of Shalott by Tennyson and The Egyptian Maid by Wordsworth.

• Ethelbert of Kent was the ruler of Kent from about 589 to throughout his life. He was best known for being the first English king to convert to Christianity.

• Edward the Elder was the King of Anglo-Saxon Kingdom from 899 until his death. He was the son of Alfred the Great and successor as a king after his death in 899 AD.

“Waiting for Godot” is an absurd play by Samuel Beckett, which revolves around the two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, who are waiting for the arrival of someone named Godot who never arrives, Vladimir is one of the two main characters and seems to be the more responsible and mature of the two.

He is called Didi by Estragon. Another one is Estragon seems weak and helpless, always looking for Vladimir’s protection called Gogo by Vladimir.