HPSC PGT ENGLISH LITERATURE WITH SOLUTION - PAPER-II 2024 - Question and Answer

Sep 18, 2026

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HPSC PGT English Literature (Paper-II 2024) provides a structured question-and-answer set covering Shakespearean dramas and key literary concepts. It includes solutions for questions on famous quotations and their speakers, plot-related details such as loans and settings, character representation across plays, and the role of prophecy in Macbeth. It also addresses broad literary period definitions, satirical form identification in William Blake, and autobiographical self-discovery in Wordsworth’s The Prelude.

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Questions and Answers (Paper-II 2024)

Q.1 to Q.9 - Solutions and Explanations

1 | P a g e HPSC PGT ENGLISH LITERATURE WITH SOLUTION BY YOGESH TIWARI (PAPER-II 2024) HPSC PGT ENGLISH LITERATURE (PAPER-II 2024) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q.1 Who says the following to whom: "This above all: to thine own self be true"? (A) Hamlet to Ophelia (B) Claudius to Hamlet (C) Laertes to Ophelia (D) Polonius to Ophelia (E) Question not attempted The correct answer is (D) Polonius to Ophelia. Explanation:The quote "This above all: to thine own self be true" is from Shakespeare's "Hamlet" (Act 1, Scene 3). Polonius, who is Ophelia's father, gives this advice to her during a conversation where he is advising her about her relationship with Hamlet. Polonius, in his wisdom, urges Ophelia to be honest and true to herself, particularly when it comes to love and relationships.(POLONIUS TO LEARTES) Q.2 In The Merchant of Venice, Antonio secures a loan from Shylock for: (A) Himself (B) Bassanio (C) Gratiano (D) Lorenzo (E) Question not attempted The correct answer is (B) Bassanio. In Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice", Antonio borrows money from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, to help his friend Bassanio. Bassanio needs the funds to travel to Belmont and win the hand of Portia, a wealthy heiress. Antonio agrees to secure the loan 2 | P a g e with a pound of his own flesh as collateral, under the condition that he will repay the debt within three months. Thus, the loan is specifically for Bassanio's purposes, not for Antonio himself. Q.3 What is the name of the forest in which the characters in A Midsummer Night's Dream get lost? (A) The Forest of Oberon (B) The Forest of Windsor (C) The Forest of Athens (D) The Forest of Arden (E) Question not attempted The correct answer is (C) The Forest of Athens. In Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", the characters get lost in a magical forest near Athens, which is often referred to asthe Forest of Athens. This enchanted forest is the setting for much of the play's action, where fairies, led by Oberon and Titania, cause confusion and chaos among the lovers. The forest symbolizes a place of transformation and mystery, where reality and illusion blur. Q.4 Where does Othello move to after his marriage to Desdemona? (A) Rome (B) Turkey (C) Cyprus (D) Denmark (E) Question not attempted The correct answer is (C) Cyprus. In Shakespeare's "Othello", after Othello marries Desdemona, they move to Cyprus. Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, is ordered to lead an expedition to Cyprus to defend the island from a potential Turkish invasion. The majority of the play takes place in 3 | P a g e Cyprus, where the tragic events unfold, including Iago's manipulations and Othello's growing jealousy. Q.5 In which play does Shakespeare portray the character of Falstaff? (A) Henry IV, Part 1 (B) Henry IV, Part 2 (C) Henry V (D) The Merry Wives of Windsor (E) Question not attempted The correct answer is (D) The Merry Wives of Windsor. Falstaff, one of Shakespeare's most memorable and comedic characters, appears in several of Shakespeare's plays, but he is prominently featured in "The Merry Wives of Windsor". In this play, Falstaff is depicted as a boastful, drunken, and overweight knight who tries to seduce two married women, only to be outwitted by them. Although Falstaff also appears in "Henry IV, Part 1" and"Henry IV, Part 2", it is in "The Merry Wives of Windsor" that he is the central character of the plot. Q.6 The realization of which prophecy cements Macbeth's resolve to murder King Duncan? (A) His marriage to Lady Macbeth (B) Banquo's death (C) Macduff's promotion as Thane of Cawdor (D) His promotion as Thane of Cawdor (E) Question not attempted The correct answer is (D) His promotion as Thane of Cawdor. In Shakespeare's "Macbeth", Macbeth's resolve to murder King Duncan is solidified after he is informed that

FAQs

Which character is the correct speaker for the quote "This above all: to thine own self be true"?

Polonius is given as the correct answer, speaking to Ophelia.

In The Merchant of Venice, Antonio’s loan from Shylock is secured for whom?

The correct answer is Bassanio.

After Othello’s marriage to Desdemona, where do Othello and Desdemona move?

They move to Cyprus.

Sep 18, 2026

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