*Board of Intermediate Education Karachi* *XII English (Arts) Guess Paper* *Short Answer Questions* *SECTION I PROSE* 1. Who was Hans? How did he die? 2. What was the supreme manifestation of the Miller's selfishness causing Hans' death? 3. Motive for murdering Mrs. Judy Oakentubb 4. Bertrand Russell's advice to Asian/Eastern nations 5. What was Europe's Dark Age? 6. Why did Russell consider resisting industrialization useless? 7. Einstein's views on war + democracy/leadership 8. Why was Mr. Jones charged with police assault? *SECTION II POETRY* 1. Examples in Say Not the Struggle... proving struggle brings rewards 2. Theme of Music When Soft Voices Die 3. Ulysses' character analysis: "To strive, to seek, to find..." 4. Ulysses' life goal SECTION III: NOVEL (The Prisoner of Zenda) 1. Why Lady Mauban opposed Michael becoming king 2. Brief notes: Rupert of Hentzau & Colonel Sapt 3. Where/why was Rudolph imprisoned? 4. Role of "The Six" 5. How Flavia discovered Rassendyll wasn’t the real king 6. Why Madame betrayed Michael 7. Describe: Coronation/Summer House Incident/Tea Table scene 8. Jacob’s ladder purpose + Michael’s reason for building it 9. Why Michael wasn’t entitled to the throne 10. Purpose of the ball *SECTION IV GRAMMAR* *DETAILED ANSWERS* 1. Character sketches: Black Michael vs Rudolf Rassendyll 2. Essay (Choose 1) Artificial Intelligence Heatstroke Safety Pollution-Free Environment Traffic Hazards Prevention Importance of Reading 3. Narration Change (Direct⇄Indirect) 4. Seen Passage Comprehension