APSET Paper 2 Mock Test - 6 (English) - AP TET MCQ

The correct answer is ‘He believes she loves him more than Edgar Linton.’

Key Points

• Heathcliff is convinced that Catherine loves him more than she loves Edgar Linton. 
• He believes that Catherine's love for him is deep and enduring, while her love for Edgar is superficial and fleeting.
• He bases this belief on his own passionate and intense feelings for Catherine, and as well as on her behavior towards him and Edgar.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 1.

The correct answer is 'The beauty of the African landscape'.

 Key Points

• "The Joys of Motherhood" focuses on the struggles of Nnu Ego, a Nigerian woman who faces numerous challenges as a mother and a wife in a patriarchal society.
• The novel explores themes such as the importance of education for women, the role of women in the workforce, and the double standards that women face.
• The beauty of the African landscape is not a central theme in the novel.
• It is considered a classic of African literature and has been praised for its realistic portrayal of the lives of women in Nigeria.

The correct answer is 'Appeal to the audience's emotions and sentimentality'.

Key Points

• Sentimental comedy, flourishing in the 18th century, primarily aimed to evoke emotions and promote morality through sympathetic characters and virtuous plots.
• It often featured virtuous, middle-class protagonists overcoming obstacles to achieve a happy ending, emphasizing goodness and the inherent value of emotional sincerity.
• The genre distinguished itself by encouraging the audience to empathize deeply with the characters, often leading to tearful responses to the depiction of goodness and the triumph of virtue.
• Sentimental comedies were crafted to instill moral lessons, appealing directly to the audiences’ emotions, to inspire them towards compassion, benevolence, and a better understanding of human kindness.
• Unlike its counterpart, the Restoration comedy, which was known for its cynicism, sexual explicitness, and satire, sentimental comedy aimed for the heart rather than the intellect, focusing on creating emotional experiences rather than provoking laughter or critical thinking about societal norms.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Additional Information

• Social critique and satire (Option 1) is more often associated with Restoration comedy and satirical works than with sentimental comedy, which focuses on uplifting themes.
• Emphasis on wit and intellectual humor (Option 2) characterizes comedies of manners, including many Restoration comedies, rather than sentimental comedy.
• Exploration of existential themes and philosophical depth (Option 4) generally pertains to different genres and movements, such as existential drama and philosophical literature, not typically associated with sentimental comedy.

The correct answer is 'Wanja'

 Key Points

• Wanja is a young woman from a poor Kikuyu family who is drawn into the Mau Mau rebellion against British colonial rule in Kenya.
• She is a complex and sympathetic character who is torn between her love for her family and her desire for a better life.
• Wanja's story is a powerful indictment of colonialism and its devastating impact on African societies.
• "Petals of Blood" is a sweeping historical novel that spans several decades and explores the complex social and political forces that shaped Kenya's struggle for independence.

The correct answer is 'French'.

Key Points

• After the Norman Conquest in 1066, French became the dominant language in the courts, in legal proceedings, and in literature.
• French was the native language of the new rulers, the Normans, who were originally from Normandy, a region in France. As a result, it became the language of the aristocracy and the educated classes.
• Latin continued to be used in the church and in scholarly contexts, but the use of Old English decreased significantly.
• Middle English, which was significantly influenced by French, would not become the dominant language until later.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

The correct answer is 'Long John Silver.'

 Key Points

• Long John Silver is a central character in "Treasure Island," a classic adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1883.
• Silver is the ship's cook and one of the primary antagonists. His complex character is known for his charm, cunning, and ability to manipulate situations.
• He is associated with the pirate crew and plays a significant role in the search for Captain Flint's buried treasure.
• Long John Silver's moral ambiguity and shifting allegiances add depth to the novel's exploration of themes such as greed, loyalty, and the consequences of pursuing wealth.
• "Treasure Island" is a seminal work in the pirate adventure genre and has influenced countless subsequent works in literature and popular culture.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 Additional Information

• Option 1 is incorrect. Captain Hook is a character from J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan," not Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island."
• Option 3 is incorrect. Captain Nemo is a character from Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea," not "Treasure Island."
• Option 4 is incorrect. Ishmael is the narrator of Herman Melville's "Moby-Dick," not a character in "Treasure Island."

Samuel Jhonson wrote "London" in imitation of Juvenal's Third Satire.

London is a poem by Samuel Johnson, produced shortly after he moved to London. Written in 1738, it was his first major published work. The poem in 263 lines imitates Juvenal's Third Satire, expressed by the character of Thales as he decides to leave London for Wales.

The correct answer is 'Urn Burial'.

Key Points

• "Urn Burial," also known as "Hydriotaphia," is authored by Sir Thomas Browne and contemplates mortality, the rituals of death, and the legacy left behind by the deceased.
• The treatise is inspired by the discovery of Roman burial urns in Norfolk, which launches Browne into a philosophical reflection on death, burial customs, and the fleetingness of human memory and accomplishments.
• Browne delves into various burial practices across cultures to emphasize the universality of death and the variety of human responses to it.
• This work is notable for its rich, baroque prose and the contemplative depth with which it engages the topics of death and the human desire for remembrance.
• "Urn Burial" is celebrated for its melancholic meditation on the themes of time, mortality, and the humility of human enterprises in the face of the inevitable passage into oblivion.
• Through his exploration of burial practices, Browne eloquently speaks to the transient nature of life and the vanity of earthly achievements.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• Option 1 ('Anatomy of Melancholy') focuses on melancholy, not specifically on burial practices or the impermanence of human achievements.
• Option 3 ('Religio Medici') is a personal spiritual and philosophical discourse, not centered on death or burial.
• Option 4 ('None of the above') is incorrect as "Urn Burial" clearly addresses the theme in question

The correct answer is 'Orientalism" by Edward Said'.

Key Points

• "Orientalism" (1978) by Edward Said is a seminal text that laid the groundwork for the field of Postcolonial Studies.
• Said introduces the concept of "Orientalism" to describe the West's patronizing representations of "The East"—the societies and people who inhabit the places of Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East.
• He argues that these Western depictions are not based on facts or reality but are constructed through literature, art, and academic study, serving to justify colonial and imperial ambitions.
• Said's work reveals how knowledge production is tied to power relations and contributes to the sustained dominance of the colonizer over the colonized.
• He emphasizes the importance of questioning and dismantling these constructed narratives in order to overcome the lingering effects of colonialism.
• "Orientalism" challenges readers to recognize and dissect the pervasive and deeply entrenched Eurocentric perspectives that shape Western views of non-Western societies.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• "The Wretched of the Earth" by Frantz Fanon focuses on the psychology of colonization and decolonization, important but distinct in focus from Said's work on Orientalism.
• "Culture and Imperialism" by Edward Said expands on the themes of "Orientalism," investigating how empire and colonialism have shaped Western culture, but it is not as foundational to Postcolonial Studies as "Orientalism."
• "The Empire Writes Back" explores theories and literatures of resistance in post-colonial societies, an important contribution but published later, in 1989, and thus not the foundational text in the field.

Antonin Artaud in 1930s put forth a theory for a Surrealist experimental theater called the Theater of Cruelty that shades a major influence on avant-grade 20th-century theater. This form of theater launches an attack on the spectators subconscious in an attempt to release deep-rooted fears and anxieties that are normally suppressed, forcing people to view themselves and their natures without the shield of civilization. By cruelty, he meant often a violent, physical determination to shatter the false reality.

Houyhnhnms are a race of intelligent horses, described in the last part of Jonathan Swift’s satiric work, Guliver Travels. The Houyhnhnms are masters of the land, contrasting strongly with the Yahoos, savage human like creatures, but no better than beasts of burden.

Houyhnhnms have a settled, calm, and rational society. They seem to lack passions, specifically love and compassion, but have industry and temperance Unlike Humans they seems untouched by greed, politics, lust, lying, cheating and jealousy, furthermore pay attention to cultivation of virtue, unity and above all reason. As their wants and passions are fewer than human wants and passions, they need fewer words to express.

The correct answer is 'Anatomy of Melancholy'.

Key Points

• "Anatomy of Melancholy," written by Robert Burton, delves deeply into the causes, symptoms, and treatments of melancholy, making it a comprehensive study on the subject.
• The work is encyclopedic in scope, combining medicine, psychology, literature, and philosophy to explore how melancholy affects the human condition.
• Burton uses a pseudonym, Democritus Junior, to analyze melancholy from a scholarly perspective while reflecting on the impact of melancholy on human creativity and thought.
• The book is divided into three main sections: the first discusses the causes of melancholy, the second examines the symptoms, and the third offers cures, underscoring its thorough examination of the topic.
• Burton’s exploration goes beyond the medical, venturing into the philosophical and existential dimensions of melancholy, illustrating its pervasive influence on human life.
• By examining melancholy in such depth, Burton sheds light on the complexities of human emotions and the multifaceted nature of melancholy's impact on individuals.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• Option 2 ('Urn Burial') offers a meditation on mortality and the rites of burial, not focusing primarily on melancholy.
• Option 3 ('Religio Medici') explores the author's personal spirituality and philosophy, with less emphasis on melancholy.
• Option 4 ('None of the above') is incorrect as "Anatomy of Melancholy" directly addresses the question's focus.

Structural approach is based on structures which have been carefully selected and graded focus on mastery of phonological and grammatical structures rather than on the mastery of vocabulary. The approach doesn’t work on developing ‘communicative competence”, it may help in making correct sentences, but fails in helping the learner to make correct utterances” on the other side, Communicative approach focuses on the significance of language functions because the learner needs knowledge of both meaning and functions.

It insists that the grammatical rules and knowledge of the structures are useless unless they are applied to real-life situations. It lays emphasis on functional, communicative and social interactive activities.

The correct answer is 'A desolate wasteland'.

 Key Points

• In "Australia" by A.D. Hope, the speaker describes the Australian landscape as "drab green and desolate grey" and characterizes it as a "nation of trees" but devoid of lushness or vibrancy.
• The speaker portrays Australia as lacking in history, emotions, and architecture, suggesting a sense of emptiness and barrenness.
• Phrases like "the last of lands," "A woman beyond her change of life, a breast Still tender but within the womb is dry," and "Her rivers of water drown among inland sands" evoke a sense of desolation and aridity.
• The imagery of "the vast parasite robber-state" draining each city and the comparison of inhabitants to "second-hand Europeans" highlight a sense of depletion and exhaustion in the land.
• Overall, the comparison to a "desolate wasteland" captures the bleakness and emptiness portrayed in the poem, emphasizing the lack of vitality and abundance in the Australian landscape.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4. 

The correct answer is 'Marxism'.

Key Points

• Marxism as a literary theory is derived from the philosophical and economic theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, focusing on the dialectical materialist understanding of society and history.
• It examines literature through the lens of class struggle, looking at how texts reveal, reinforce, or challenge existing power structures and class divisions.
• Marxist criticism often explores how literature reflects the ideologies of its time, examining the ways in which texts might serve the interests of the ruling class or bourgeois values.
• This theory pays close attention to the economic and material conditions of the production of literature, analyzing how these conditions influence the themes, forms, and purposes of literary works.
• Marxism sees literature as a social institution that can either support the status quo or contribute to revolutionary change, analyzing texts in the context of their socio-economic and historical conditions.
• By scrutinizing the representations of class conflict, work, and capitalism, Marxist criticism aims to uncover the underlying social messages and political agendas within literary works.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

• Postcolonialism (Option 2) focuses on the effects of colonization on cultures and societies and how literature reflects and interrogates the legacy of colonialism.
• Psychoanalytic Criticism (Option 3) applies the theories of psychoanalysis, often those of Freud, to literature, exploring the psychological states of characters and authors.
• New Historicism (Option 4) examines literature in the context of the cultural and historical moments in which it was produced, considering the interplay between the text, the author, and the history.

Mount Helicon is a mountain in the region of Thespiai in Boeotia, Greece, celebrated in Greek mythology. With an altitude of 1,749 metres (5,738 ft), it is located approximately 10 kilometres (6 mi) from the north coast of the Gulf of Corinth. Some researchers[who?] maintain that Helicon was also the Greek name of mount Rocca Salvatesta in Sicily as a river started from it was called also Helikon

The correct answer is 'The reconciliation and marriage of Jane and Mr. Bingley'.

Key Points

• J ane and Mr. Bingley’s journey to marriage involves separation, misunderstandings, and the influence of external parties, notably Mr. Darcy and Caroline Bingley, illustrating the multifaceted path to marital happiness.
• Their eventual reconciliation and marriage demonstrate that happiness in marriage involves overcoming obstacles and misunderstandings, a process that involves more than mere chance.
• The evolution of their relationship showcases the necessity of communication, sincerity, and external support in navigating the pathway to marital happiness.
• The depiction of their relationship challenges the notion that marriage happiness is purely a matter of chance by emphasizing the active roles individuals and their communities play in fostering successful unions.
• Jane and Mr. Bingley's story underscores the importance of mutual affection, trust, and perseverance in the face of societal pressures and misinterpretations, highlighting the intricacies of achieving marital happiness.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Additional Information

• Option 1 ('Mr. Collins's proposal to Elizabeth') and option 2 ('Charlotte Lucas's acceptance of Mr. Collins') reflect other aspects of marriage considerations in the novel but do not illustrate the complexity of achieving happiness as directly as Jane and Mr. Bingley’s narrative.
• Option 4 ('The elopement of Lydia with Mr. Wickham') presents a cautionary tale regarding impulsiveness and lack of understanding, which contrasts with the theme of happiness through mutual growth and understanding exemplified by Jane and Mr. Bingley.

The correct answer is 'Charlotte Lucas'.

Key Points

• Charlotte Lucas's marriage to Mr. Collins is a practical arrangement rather than a romantic union, demonstrating her belief that happiness in marriage is not guaranteed but might be a fortunate occurrence.
• Her decision to marry Mr. Collins, despite not being in love with him, underscores her pragmatic view of marriage as a social contract rather than an emotional bond.
• Charlotte articulates a similar sentiment to Elizabeth, suggesting that it might be better for couples not to know each other too well before marrying, aligning with the quote's philosophy.
• Her perspective represents a common attitude towards marriage in the Regency era, where security and social standing often took precedence over romantic love.
• Charlotte's contentment in managing her household and her pragmatic approach towards her marriage with Mr. Collins illustrate her navigation of the limited choices available to women in her social context, embodying the notion that marital happiness is coincidental.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Additional Information

• Elizabeth Bennet, option 1, often challenges societal norms and values love in her view of marriage.
• Mr. Bennet, option 2, provides commentary on marriage but does not actively embody the quote's viewpoint.
• Lady Catherine de Bourgh, option 4, advocates for social class and advantageous marriages but does not represent this philosophy directly.

Milton! thou shouldst be living at this hour:

England hath need of thee: she is a fen

Of stagnant waters: altar, sword, and pen,

Fireside, the heroic wealth of hall and bower,

Have forfeited their ancient English dower

Of inward happiness. We are selfish men;

Oh! raise us up, return to us again;

And give us manners, virtue, freedom, power.

Thy soul was like a Star, and dwelt apart:

Thou hadst a voice whose sound was like the sea:

Pure as the naked heavens, majestic, free,

So didst thou travel on life's common way,

In cheerful godliness; and yet thy heart

The lowliest duties on herself did lay.

• These lines have been given from one of “the best-known and best-loved poems in the English, Thomas Gray’s “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard”.
• The poet states that proud, ambitious, beautiful, grand or rich people should not make fun of the poor people in the churchyard because everyone waits for the unavoidable hour (death). Everybody whether famous or not, rich or poor, all of those paths lead only to the GRAVE.

The correct answer is 'All of the above'.

 Key Points

• In the poem, the speaker remembers many things about his childhood in the Caribbean, including the beauty of the beaches, the warmth of the people, and the sound of the steel drums.
• The speaker's memories are tinged with nostalgia and longing.
• The poem is a celebration of the speaker's Caribbean heritage.
• "A Far Cry from Africa" is one of Walcott's most famous poems and is considered a classic of Caribbean literature.

The given phrase means "as in painting, so in poetry" (poetry resembles painting). Horace explains, "As is painting, so is poetry: some pieces will strike you more if you stand near, and some of you are at a greater distance: one loves the dark; another, which is not afraid of the critic’s subtle judgment, chooses to be seen in the light; the one has pleased once the other will give pleasure if ten times repeated . . . . ”

The given phrase is in Latin and appears in Horace's 'Ars Poetica’, an epistle presented as an informal letter to members of the Piso family. Quintus Horatius Flaccus or Horace (65 BC – 8 BC), was the leading Roman lyric poet during the time of Augustus (The age of Romans).

The Elizabethan Religious Settlement, which was made during the reign of Elizabeth I, was a response to the religious divisions in England during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey, and Mary I. This response, described as "The Revolution of 1559", was set out in two acts of parliament.
The Act of Supremacy of 1558 re-established the Church of England's independence from Rome, with parliament conferring on Elizabeth the title Supreme Governor of the Church of England while the Act of Uniformity of 1559 re-introduced the 1552 Book of Common Prayer (BCP) which contained the liturgical services of the church with some modification in a more Catholic direction.

The passage is from “A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man” (1916) is the first novel by Irish writer James Joyce. It is a story of Stephen Dedalus, a boy growing up in Ireland at the conclusion of the nineteenth century. He gradually decides to drop all his social, familial, and religious inhibitions to live a life devoted to the art of writing.

The correct answer is 'Mythologies" by Roland Barthes'.

Key Points

• "Mythologies" by Roland Barthes, first published in 1957, is a collection of essays that analyze the myths of mass culture.
• Barthes uses semiotics, the study of signs and symbols, to decode the popular culture's messages and meanings hidden in everyday objects, media, and cultural events.
• He examines a wide range of subjects, from wrestling, soap powders, and cars, to the iconography of the French bourgeoisie's lifestyle.
• Barthes argues that these "myths" naturalize cultural and historical values, ideologies, and assumptions, presenting them as if they are universal and timeless truths.
• His work is critical in understanding how meaning is constructed and disseminated in popular culture, making "Mythologies" a foundational text in cultural studies and semiotics.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

• "Simulacra and Simulation" by Jean Baudrillard explores the relationship between reality, symbols, and society, but it doesn't focus on the dissection of everyday life mythologies as Barthes does.
• "The Culture Industry: Enlightenment as Mass Deception" by Adorno and Horkheimer critiques the mass media and its role in creating a passive, homogeneous public, which is different from Barthes's analysis of cultural myths.
• "Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste" by Pierre Bourdieu examines the dynamics of social taste and cultural consumption but does not focus specifically on the mythologies of everyday life.

The correct answer is 'Walt Whitman.'

 Key Points

• Walt Whitman, an American poet (1819–1892), is associated with transcendentalism and is best known for his collection "Leaves of Grass."
• "Song of Myself" is a prominent poem within "Leaves of Grass," celebrating individualism, the human spirit, and the interconnectedness of all living things.
• Whitman's poetry reflects a belief in the inherent goodness of people and a connection to nature and the universe.
• His free verse style and exploration of democratic ideals have had a profound influence on American poetry.
• Whitman's work is often considered a cornerstone of American literary and poetic tradition.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 Additional Information

• Option 2 is incorrect. Emily Dickinson is known for her unique style and concise, often enigmatic poems.
• Option 3 is incorrect. Robert Frost is a renowned American poet known for his rural and nature-themed poetry.
• Option 4 is incorrect. Langston Hughes was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance and is known for his contributions to African American literature.

The Commonwealth was the period from 1649- 1660, a time when England and Wales, along with Ireland and Scotland, were ruled as a republic. This happened after the end of the Second English Civil war and the trial and execution of Charles I. Oliver Cromwell, a Puritan leader, took over, who was succeeded by his son Richard Cromwell, who ruled

England till 1660. In this period Puritanism became unpopular and the people realized that Britain needed Monarchy. The influence of the Renaissance on literature and art also died by the end of this period.

Some of the important writers and their works are as follows:

Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), who wrote Leviathan (1651); Jeremy Taylor (1613- 67); Vaughan (1621-95); Andrew Marvell (1621-78).

The Neo- Classical period – This period persisted between 1660 and 1798. This time period can be broken down into three parts: The Restoration period, the Augustan period, and the Age of Johnson. The writers of this period tried to imitate the style of the Greeks and the Romans.

The Stuart period – It lasted from 1603 to 1714, during the dynasty of the House of Stuart. The period ended with the death of Queen Anne and the accession of King George I from the German House of Hanover.

The Jacobean period – Stretching from 1567-1625, The Jacobean era refers to a period in English and Scottish history when King James I (1603-1625) reigned. The Jacobean era comes after the Elizabethan era and precedes the Caroline era. This period was relatively free of conflicts and wars (as compared to the Elizabethan Age), something that allowed prosperity in Arts and Literature.

The speaker dissolves his anger with his friend by speaking about it. But when he has anger for his foe, he does not talk about it and it grows. The idea here is that if one suppresses his anger, it will fester and grow, maybe into something even worse. 

In the second stanza, the speaker illustrates how he has developed and cultivated this anger. He uses the metaphor of raising/growing a plant as a way.

The correct answer is Leo Tolstoy. Key Points

• "The Three Questions" is a short story by author Leo Tolstoy.
• It is a parable which tells the story of a king who is in search of answers to three philosophical questions in life. 
• The moral of the story is to live in the present moment, rather than grumbling about the past and being anxious about tomorrow.

          Hence, 'option 1' is the correct answer.​ Additional Information

• Leo Tolstoy was a 19th century Russian writer known for his famous novels and short stories.

'Don Quixote' is a novel by Miguel de Cervantes (1547 – 1616). The book is considered to be the first modern novel and was published in two parts (1605 and 1615). It was first written in Spanish and was soon afterward translated to English by Thomas Shelton.