A—Reading and Practice

Select one subject from each of the following groups, and upon each subject you select write at least two pages.

Group I

  1. Under what circumstances did "the vision" come to Sir Launfal?
    What was "the vision"? What was its effect upon him?
  2. In what respect was Macbeth, though the bravest of the generals, "infirm of purpose"?
  3. Show how, as the villagers said, "Silas Marner had brought a blessing on himself by acting like a father to a lone, motherless child."

  5. Compare Ivanhoe with the most interesting story (by some other author) that you have ever read.

Group II

  1. Give an account of the duel between Fitz-James and Roderick Dhu.
  2. Relate how Sir Bedivere dealt with Excalibur.
  3. Describe Goldsmith as he probably appeared to Johnson or Garrick or Boswell or Burke.

Group III

  1. Show from the Sir Roger de Coverley Papers that the Spectator spoke truly when he said, "the city is the great field of game for sportsmen of my species."
  2. Which question or questions on this paper has your training in English best fitted you to answer? Give the reasons for your answer.
  3. Describe the most dramatic moment (as it seems to you) in The Merchant of Venice.
  4. What are the chief characteristics that you would emphasize in the presentation of Shylock on the stage? Give the reasons for your answer.
B—Study and Practice

Answer four of the questions on this paper, selecting them in accordance with the instructions under the headings.