TS SET Paper 2 Mock Test - 9 (English) - TS TET MCQ

The correct answer is Jean-Francois Lyotard.

Key Points

• French post-structuralist philosopher, best known for his highly influential formulation of postmodernism in The Postmodern Condition. 
• Lyotard’s philosophy exhibits many of the major themes common to post-structuralist and postmodernist thought. 
• He calls into question the powers of reason, asserts the importance of nonrational forces such as sensations and emotions, and rejects humanism and the traditional philosophical notion of the human being as the central subject of knowledge.

​ Therefore the correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

• Barthes is perhaps best known for his 1957 essay collection Mythologies, which contained reflections on popular culture.
• The 1967 essay "The Death of the Author," critiqued traditional approaches in literary criticism was by Barthes.​
• Jacques Derrida was an Algerian-born French philosopher. He developed the philosophy of deconstruction.

Michel Foucault:

French philosopher, social theorist, and literary critic.

His book History of Sexuality published in 1976 originally in French language.

Judith Butler

An American philosopher and gender theorist

Best known for her books Gender Trouble published in 1990

Alan Sinfield

an English theorist in the fields of Shakespeare and sexuality,

His book Cultural Politics Queer Reading published in 1990

Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick

an American academic scholar in the fields of gender studies, queer theory and critical theory.

His book Epistemology of the Closet published 1990.

The main concern of the novel is with the impact of British colonialism and European modernity on rural African societies in general and Sudanese culture and identity in particular, on the basis of this option 4 is relatable.

The correct answer is " The Second Coming".

Key Points

• "The Second Coming" is a poem by the modernist poet William Butler Yeats.
• The lines "Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold" appear in the first stanza of the poem.
• Yeats wrote the poem in the year 1919 when the First World War had just ended. It talks about a world of chaos and anarchy.

Therefore, Option 1 is the correct answer. 
Additional Information

• "The Hound of Heaven" is an 1890 poem written by the English poet Francis Thompson. It opens with the line, "I FLED Him, down the nights and down the days".
• "Vacillation" is a poem by W.B. Yeats from his 1933 Collection, "The Winding Stair and Other Poems". Divided into eight parts, the poem opens with the line, "Between extremities/ Man runs his course".
  

The correct answer is 'The clash between conservative Edwardian values and the emerging modern attitudes of freedom and self-expression.'

Key Points

• "A Room with a View," published in 1908, follows the story of Lucy Honeychurch, a young English woman whose experiences in Italy and England lead her to question the repressive cultural norms of her conservative Edwardian society.
• The novel contrasts the stifling social conventions and expectations Lucy faces in her life in England with the transformative freedom and romantic passion she encounters during her stay in Italy.
• Lucy's internal conflict and eventual rebellion against her society's expectations of propriety, marriage, and class consciousness are central to the narrative, encapsulating the broader thematic exploration of individual desire versus social conformity.
• The characters of George Emerson and Cecil Vyse represent, respectively, the novel's ideological conflict between authenticity, emotional honesty, and the constraints of Edwardian etiquette and snobbery.
• Forster uses the metaphor of rooms and views as symbols of limitation and opportunity, respectively, to underscore Lucy's journey towards self-realization and the choice between a life prescribed by societal norms and one of personal freedom.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• Option 2, while touching on relevant social concerns, does not encapsulate the novel's primary focus on personal liberation from societal constraints.
• Option 3 and 4 are not central themes of the novel; the impact of tourism and architectural evolution are outside the scope of the main narrative

The correct answer is 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D.

Important Points

• The Knight is the character in Palamon and Arcite.
  • Socially the most prominent person on the pilgrimage, epitomizing chivalry, truth, and honor. He stands apart from the other pilgrims because of his dignity and status.
• Griselda is a fictional character appearing in 'The Clerk's Tale,' a story he shares during his journey with several other travelers in The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer.
• Chanticleer is the protagonist of Nun's Priest's Tale. Chanticleer is a rooster with seven wives, foremost among them the hen Pertelote.
• Madame Eglantine, or The Prioress, is a central character in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.
  • "The Prioress's Tale" follows "The Shipman's Tale" in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.
  • The General Prologue names the prioress as Madame Eglantine and describes her impeccable table manners and soft-hearted ways.

Thus, it is clear that the correct match is 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D.

The main areas of the satire of the period were man and society, religion and politics, literature and writers. Like all satire, the seventeenth and eighteenth century satire devoted itself to chastisement and correction of the vices and follies of men. Egged on by the scientific temper and the classical moorings, the satirists of the period strove to attain universality by writing about general human vices and follies. Hence we find both universality and particularity in much of the satire of this period. 

The correct answer is 'The Glass Menagerie'.

Key Points

• "The Glass Menagerie" is a notable play written by Tennessee Williams in 1944. 
• The play centers around the Wingfield family, consisting of Amanda, Tom, and Laura.
• Laura Wingfield is one of the main characters in the play.
• She is portrayed as a fragile and shy young woman who escapes from reality by immersing herself in a collection of glass animal figurines, the "menagerie."
• Laura's character reflects the theme of fragility and the delicate nature of dreams.
• Throughout the play, her brother Tom struggles with the responsibility of caring for his family and ultimately leaves to pursue his own dreams.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

The correct answer is 'Empiricist".

Key Points

• "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding" is a 1689 essay by the English philosopher John Locke. 
• John Locke proposed that the human mind is born as a clean slate, and it is sensory experiences that lead to the formation of ideas or knowledge. 
• Locke's essay was one of the first works to give a statement on Empiricism.
• Empiricism is the theory that believes that our sensory experience is the source of knowledge. 

Therefore, Option  2 is the correct answer. 

This line was written by Tennyson in his poem "Milton" composed in 1863.

The correct answer is '(a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)'.

Key Points

• One Hundred Years of Solitude is a landmark novel by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez, showcasing magical realism and telling the multi-generational story of the Buendía family.
• Crime and Punishment, written by Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky, explores the psychological anguish of a young student who commits a murder.
• War and Peace is an epic novel by Leo Tolstoy that chronicles the French invasion of Russia and the impact of the Napoleonic era through the lens of five Russian aristocratic families.
• The Great Gatsby, authored by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a quintessential critique of the American Dream set in the Roaring Twenties, centering around the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby.
• Matching each novel with its correct author provides insight into the breadth and diversity of world literature.

Conclusion Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• Options 1, 3, and 4 incorrectly match the novels with their authors, thus providing an inaccurate representation of literary history.

The correct answer is 'Promoting active use of the target language in various contexts'.

Key Points

• Active use of the language in different contexts solidifies learning by emphasizing practical application, reinforcing lessons learned in the classroom.
• Engaging in diverse communication situations helps learners adapt to different tones, speeds, and styles of the language, improving comprehension and versatility.
• This strategy supports the integration of all language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) holistically rather than in isolation.
• Promoting active usage encourages problem-solving and critical thinking in the target language, essential for fluency and advanced language proficiency.
• It supports the natural acquisition of the language through immersion-like experiences, mimicking how native speakers learn their first language.
• Psychological barriers to language learning, such as fear of making mistakes, are reduced as learners become more comfortable and confident in using the language.

The correct answer is Dr Samuel Johnson.

Key Points

• Dr Samuel Johnson was an eighteenth-century essayist, critic, lexicographer, poet and writer.
• When he was not able to find much literary success he took up the task of dictionary writing.
• The dictionary took nine years to complete and it was finally published on 15 April 1755.
• It was not a regular dictionary we see today but it contains witty definitions.
• More than 40,000 words were defined with multiple meanings and literary quotations were also given.
• For example, he defined oats as
  • "A grain which in England is generally given to horses but in Scotland supports the people."

Therefore, from all the points given above, we can conclude that the publication of the English Dictionary is credited to Dr Samuel Johnson.

Additional Information Let's look at other options:

• Ben Jonson:
  • He was a Jacobean playwright known for his comedy of humour. Some of his famous works are Everyman in His Humour, Volpone, Alchemist, Isles of Dogs etc.
• Thomas More:
  • He is well-known for his work Utopia where he suggested a model for a new society. He first published it in Latin in 1516 and translated it into English in 1551.
• Caxton:
  • William Caxton was an English merchant and diplomat. He brought the printing press to England in 1476.

The correct answer is 'A sonnet sequence that delves into the unrequited love between Astrophel and Stella.'

Key Points

• "Astrophel and Stella" is a sonnet sequence written by Sir Philip Sidney, a prominent figure of the Elizabethan era.
• The sequence is composed of 108 sonnets and 11 songs, exploring the deep and often unrequited love that Astrophel holds for Stella.
• It is widely considered one of the finest Elizabethan sonnet sequences and marks a significant contribution to English literature.
• The sonnets detail Astrophel's admiration, love, and passion for Stella, touching upon themes of desire, beauty, and the struggles of unrequited love.
• Sidney uses the Petrarchan sonnet form but innovates within the structure, making his work stand out for its emotional depth and literary craftsmanship.
• "Astrophel and Stella" reflects Sidney's mastery in poetry and has influenced countless poets since its publication in the late 16th century.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• Option 1 inaccurately describes it as a pastoral comedy, which is not aligned with its form or themes.
• Option 3 and 4 misrepresent the content, suggesting it to be either a narrative or epic poem with focuses not present in Sidney's work.

“King Lear” is one of the four greatest tragedies of Shakespeare written around 1605, between “Othello” and “Macbeth”. Edgar is one of the main characters of the play. He is the eldest and legitimate son of Gloucester. His illegitimate brother Edmund tricks his father into believing that Edgar, is trying to kill him.

Fleeing the manhunt that his father has set for him, Edgar disguises himself as a crazy beggar and calls himself “Poor Tom. “He plays many different roles, such as a gullible fool easily tricked by Edmund, then assuming a disguise as a mad beggar to evade his father’s men, then carrying his impersonation further to aid Lear and Gloucester.

• Lycidas is a poem by John Milton, written in 1637 as a pastoral elegy, dedicated to the memory of edward King, a college mate of Milton at Cambridge who drowned when his ship sank in the Irish Sea off the coast of Wales in August 1637.
• Adonais : A pastoral elegy on the Death of John Keats written by P. B. Shelley in 1821, and widely regarded as one of Shelleys best and most well-known works.
• In Memoriam is a poem by the English poet Alfred Lord Tennyson,  completed in 1849.  It is a requiem for the poetís Cambridge friend Arthur Henry Hallam,  who died suddenly of a cerebral haemorrhage in Vienna in 1833.
• Thyrsis is the title of a poem written by Matthew Arnold in December 1865 to commemo- rate his friend, the poet Arthur Hugh Clough, who had died in November 1861 aged only 42.

The correct answer is "Tzvetan Todorov".

Key Points

• Tzvetan Todorov coined the term "Narratology" which is the anglicisation of the French "narratologie".
• Its theoretical ancestors can be traced back to Aristotle (Poetics), but modern narratology is widely acknowledged to have begun with the Russian formalists, particularly Vladimir Propp (Morphology of the Folktale, 1928) and Mikhail Bakhtin's theories of heteroglossia, dialogism, and the chronotope, which were first presented in The Dialogic Imagination (1975).
• Narratology investigates the similarities and differences between narratives.
• Narratology, like structuralism and semiotics from which it sprang, is founded on the concept of a common literary language, or a universal pattern of codes that functions within the text of a work.
• Narratology is the study of narrative and narrative structure, as well as the effects they have on human perception.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• Ferdinand de Saussure was a linguist, semiotician, and philosopher from Switzerland. His insights established the groundwork for several important advancements in linguistics and semiotics in the twentieth century.
• Claude Levi-Strauss (1908-2009) was a French social anthropologist who pioneered the structural approach to social anthropology. A World on the Verge, Structural Anthropology, The Savage Mind, Anthropologu and Myth, and Look, Listen, Read were among his books.
• Louis Pierre Althusser was a Marxist philosopher who was born in Algeria. Althusser was a long-time member of the French Communist Party, and at times a harsh critic of it.

The correct answer is "Milton's God".

Key Points

• Milton's God (1961) by William Empson is sometimes referred to as a persistent attack on Christianity and a defence of Milton's attempt to "justify the ways of God to men".
• His radical rationality is aimed at a good assessment of the Christian God.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• Some Versions of Pastoral by William Empson is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding works of the golden period of English literary criticism.
  • William Empson has dazzling things to say here about Shakespeare and the Elizabethan theatre, the political poetry of Marvell, Milton's Paradise Lost, the complex satire of John Gay's Beggar's Opera, and the convoluted psychology at work in Lewis Carroll's Alice books, ranging with astonishing virtuosity between works of several centuries and moving purposefully between cultures.
  • The book is politically, psychoanalytically, and anthropologically aware, and it addresses a wide spectrum of contemporary issues.
  • The book was published in 1935 in Empson's charismatically unpretentious and marvellously appealing language.
• John Dryden's "Epigram on Milton" is a brief poem that connects Milton to two great epic writers of the past, Homer and Virgil. The first is unrivalled in loftiness of thinking, the second in majesty, and because Nature could not go any farther in any of these traits, she merged the two in Milton.

In book 11 of Paradise Lost, God sends Michael to banish Adam and Eve from paradise and tell them about the future of mankind. In Book 12 Michael told that they will have access to many signs of God’s presence and show Adam the visions of future of Mankind furthermore the coming of Christ as Redeemer of Mankind.

The foreknowledge of future consoles them and they take each other’s hands, and make their way through Eden.

The Bloomsbury Group—or Bloomsbury Set—was a group of associated English writers, intellectuals, philosophers and artists in the first half of the 20th century, including Virginia Woolf, John Maynard Keynes, E. M. Forster and Lytton Strachey.

The correct answer is 'The inefficacy and cruelty of the workhouse system.'

Key Points

• Symbol of Institutional Failure: Mr. Bumble, as the workhouse beadle, represents the institutional failure of the workhouse system to provide for and protect the poor and vulnerable.
• Personal Gain over Duty: His character often prioritizes personal gain and authority over the needs and well-being of the workhouse inhabitants, illustrating the selfishness and corruption within the system.
• Cruelty and Indifference: Mr. Bumble’s actions and attitudes towards the workhouse children, including Oliver, highlight the cruelty and indifference that were prevalent in such institutions.
• Lack of Compassion: His lack of compassion and empathy for the poor reflects the broader societal attitudes of the time, which Dickens criticizes through his portrayal.
• Social Commentary: Through Mr. Bumble, Dickens provides sharp social commentary on the inadequacies of the Poor Law and the harsh realities faced by those in workhouses.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• Option 1: Mr. Bumble's depiction is far from one that showcases dedication and compassion.
• Option 3: While the legal system is critiqued in "Oliver Twist," Mr. Bumble’s character specifically targets the workhouse system's failures.
• Option 4: The aspirations of the lower class are explored in the novel, but Mr. Bumble primarily criticizes the workhouse system rather than this theme.

Tamburlaine the Great is a play in two parts by Christopher Marlowe. It is loosely based on the life of the Central Asian emperor, Timur. Written in 1587 or 1588, the play is a milestone in Elizabethan public drama; it marks a turning away from the clumsy language and loose plotting of the earlier Tudor dramatists, and a new interest in fresh and vivid language, memorable action, and intellectual complexity. Along with Thomas Kyd's The Spanish Tragedy, it may be considered the first popular success of London's public stage.

The correct answer is 'Ferdinand de Saussure'.

Key Points

• Two aspects of language were given by Ferdinand de Saussure at the beginning of the twentieth century.
• Langue denotes a system of internalized, shared rules governing a language’s vocabulary, grammar, and sound system.
• Parole designates actual oral and written communication by a member or members of a particular speech community.  

Therefore the correct answer is Option 2.

Additional Information

• Noam Chomsky, in full Avram Noam Chomsky, (born December 7, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.) is an American theoretical linguist whose work revolutionized the field of linguistics by treating language as a uniquely human cognitive capacity.
• Umberto Eco, (born January 5, 1932, in Alessandria, Italy—died February 19, 2016, in Milan) is an Italian literary critic, novelist, and semiotician, best known for his novel The Name of the Rose(1980).

The correct answer is 'It establishes Durbeyfield's noble lineage.'

 Key Points

• The excerpt states that the d'Urbervilles are an "ancient and knightly family" who trace their lineage back to Sir Pagan d'Urberville, a renowned knight who came to England with William the Conqueror.
• This information is significant because it establishes Durbeyfield's noble lineage, connecting him to a long and prestigious family history.
• The d'Urberville family is described as "ancient and knightly," suggesting a long and prestigious lineage.
• Durbeyfield's surprise at the revelation of his family history highlights the significance of this information in establishing his noble lineage.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1.'

Additional Information

• Options 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect because the excerpt does not provide any evidence to support these claims. 

The correct answer is 'It is a list of knights who fought in the Battle of Hastings.'

 Key Points

• The Battle Abbey Roll is mentioned as the source of information about Sir Pagan d'Urberville's participation in the Battle of Hastings.
• This suggests that the Battle Abbey Roll is a list of knights who fought in the Battle of Hastings.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1.'

Additional Information

• Options 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect because the excerpt does not provide any evidence to support these claims. 

The correct answer is 'Informative and neutral.'

 Key Points

• The speaker provides Durbeyfield with information about his family history in a straightforward and objective manner.
• There is no evidence of boastfulness, arrogance, sarcasm, or condescension in the speaker's tone.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4.'

Additional Information

• Options 1, 2, and 3 are incorrect because the excerpt does not provide any evidence to support these claims 

The correct answer is 'Dorian’s soul and the consequences of his actions'.

Key Points

• The portrait of Dorian Gray symbolizes the physical manifestation of Dorian’s inner moral decay and the consequences of his hedonistic and selfish pursuits.
• As Dorian engages in a life of excess and moral abandon, the portrait, rather than his own body, ages and becomes increasingly grotesque, reflecting the corruption of his soul.
• The contrast between Dorian's unchanging, youthful exterior and the portrait's degeneration emphasizes the disconnection between appearance and reality, a central theme of the novel.
• The portrait can be seen as a conscience that Dorian tries to hide and ignore, highlighting the consequences of living a life devoid of moral reflection.
• This symbol serves as a critique of the aesthetic movement's emphasis on beauty and sensual pleasure, exploring the potential dangers and moral costs of such a philosophy.

a-3,b-1,c-4, d-2

Paradise Lost is an Epic, written in blank verse by John Milton published first in 1667 and revised again in 1674 with the second edition. The epic poem constituted in 12 books. In Book 4, Milton describes the first experience of Adam and Eve after created by God.

She explains how she wandered over to a lake and was startled by her own reflection in the water. A voice led her to Adam. When Adam called her back, telling her that she was created from his side and that he claims her “other half”.

In the above lines D. J. Enright, a well-known contemporary poet and Critic of England presents his views on something to say.

In the third, he states that Heinrich Boll shares a common weakness with other writers who prefer saying something four times to saying it once.

He also affirms strongly that saying something four times is not necessarily four times as effective as saying it once.

The first two options cannot be extracted from the lines given.