List of top English Questions on Literature

Write in your own words the substance of the poem, "A Thing of Beauty".
Who was Edla? How did she bring about a change in the pedlar?
How was Saheb's life at tea stall?
In India, the so-called lower castes have been treated for a long time. Who advised Bama to fight against this prejudice, when and how?
The peasants themselves were the most crucial agents in the success of Champaran Civil Disobedience. Expand.
When did the Tiger King decide to get married?
"All we have to fear is fear itself" When did Douglas learn this lesson?
Who was common between Derry and Mr Lamb?
What symbol from nature does the poet use to prove that 'Keeping Quiet' is not a total inactivity?

Mention how Ausable was always one step ahead of everyone.
 (The Midnight Visitor)

"The Midnight Visitor" illustrates that "Stereotypes are often misleading". Justify.
How does the statement "society must be protected from men like you" prove to be ironical in the story "A Question of Trust"?
What is the important lesson of life that the boy learns from the loss of the ball? (The Ball Poem)
What unexpected event does Valli face and how is it ironically significant for the little child? (Madam Rides the Bus)
Give a brief description of Anne Frank's family. (From the Diary of Anne Frank)
What was the cause of conflict between Natalya and Lomov? (The Proposal)
Describe the extraordinary behaviour of the furniture when the Halls entered the stranger's room. (Footprints Without Feet)
What is 'yellow hair' a symbol of in "For Anne Gregory"? Discuss.
Describe the physical appearance of Mijbil, the Otter. (Mijbil the Otter)
During her journey, Valli absorbed the natural beauty and clapped her hands in happiness on seeing a young cow running very fast. What does this reveal about Valli. (Madam Rides the Bus)
Describe the role of the 'balcony' in the story 'The Midnight Visitor'.
Explain why Anil chose to overlook the breach of trust in spite of being aware of it. (The Thief's Story)
Who did the teacher compare herself with when she sees the transformed version of Bholi? Why did she feel so? (Bholi)
Explain the irony in Lencho blaming the postmaster for stealing money. (A Letter to God)
Support with textual evidence that the poem 'The Trees' symbolises emotion and exhaustion.