LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 English 1 2021-22 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Multiple Choice Questions (40 questions, 1.5 marks each)

1. Q1 Identify the speaker of the following dialogue: "Though justice be thy plea, consider this / That in the course of justice none of us / Should see salvation: we do pray for mercy"
   • A. Portia
   • B. Antonio
   • C. Duke
   • D. Bassanio
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2. Q2 "I am sorry for thee - thou art come to answer / A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch / Uncapable of pity, void and empty / From any dram of mercy." Here, the Duke is talking to ______
   • A. Shylock
   • B. Antonio
   • C. Nerissa
   • D. Portia
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3. Q3 Which of the following statements refers most appropriately to Lady Booby?
   • A. She calls Lawyer Scout "an impudent coxcomb."
   • B. She wants Joseph and Fanny to be married.
   • C. She is married to Mr. Abrahams.
   • D. She admires Fanny and Joseph's love for each other.
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4. Q4 "The ugliest creature I ever beheld, a poor dirty drab" Who is the creature referred to here?
   • A. Lady Booby
   • B. Fanny
   • C. Hester Sorrel
   • D. Joseph Andrews
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5. Q5 Read the description given below and identify the character: "______ turned his ashen face imploringly towards the speaker, made some impotent movements with his white lips, then slid limp and lifeless to the floor."
   • A. Luigi Capello
   • B. Angel Capello
   • C. Tom Driscoll
   • D. David Wilson
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6. Q6 What was Pudd'nhead Wilson's hobby?
   • A. Collecting coins
   • B. Collecting stamps
   • C. Storing fingerprints
   • D. Storing footprints
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7. Q7 Which of the following statements is made by Sarah Stone in her testimony?
   • A. I saw the prisoner, in a red cloak, sitting under a bit of a haystack, not far off the stile.
   • B. Others thought she looked as if some demon had cast a blighting glance upon her.
   • C. Hetty was an unblemished character in her own parish.
   • D. I saw no reason why I shouldn't take the young woman in for the night.
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8. Q8 Why did Socrates not fear death?
   • A. He had no knowledge of death
   • B. He was a fearless man
   • C. He conquered death
   • D. He was a philosopher
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9. Q9 What was the allegation raised against Socrates?
   • A. Sedition
   • B. Contempt of court
   • C. Violating the law
   • D. Corrupting the youth of Athens and not worshipping the gods of the city state
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10. Q10 What is the penalty that Mahatma Gandhi asked for himself during his trial?
    • A. To set him free
    • B. Life imprisonment
    • C. Capital sentence
    • D. Highest penalty that can be inflicted upon him
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11. Q11 What is impeachment?
    • A. Process of law by which people in high offices could be charged for misdemeanors.
    • B. Process of law by which a Bill is passed in the Parliament
    • C. Process of law by which people to high offices are appointed
    • D. Process of law by which people in high offices resign from their post
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12. Q12 "I want to avoid violence; I want to avoid violence." Who said the above words and from which novel are they taken?
    • A. Parson Adams, Joseph Andrews
    • B. Gandhiji, The Great Trial
    • C. Antonio, The Merchant of Venice
    • D. Socrates, Apology
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13. Q13 Fill in the blanks by choosing the most suitable name: "Certainly. A dozen years ago ______ was perhaps the finest amateur boxer in England. And one reasons for it was that he bewildered his opponents by being left-handed"
    • A. Lomax Harder
    • B. John Franting
    • C. Dr Austin
    • D. Arnold Bennett
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14. Q14 I never expected that my book would run into seven editions and would be received so kindly. - Who speaks these words?
    • A. M C Chagla
    • B. Mahatma Gandhi
    • C. Warren Hastings
    • D. Elijah Impey
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15. Q15 The meaning of the term "Malafide" is
    • A. Manner
    • B. A great work
    • C. Mode of operation
    • D. In bad faith
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16. Q16 "Are we to construe wills according to their grammatical construction as propounded in previous cases? Or are we to mould them in accordance with the intention of the testator." What is the meaning of the word 'testator' in the above sentence?
    • A. One who writes a will
    • B. One who leaves a will
    • C. One who interprets the will
    • D. One who judges the will
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17. Q17 Why was the journalist sent to prison in the case of Attorney General v/s Mulholland; Attorney General v/s Foster?
    • A. Journalist refused to answer the question of the judge
    • B. Journalist picketed the court
    • C. Journalist was involved in a conspiracy
    • D. Journalist abetted the death of a student
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18. Q18 Civil Contempt includes
    • A. Refusing to answer the court
    • B. Scandalizing the court
    • C. Disobeying the order of the Court
    • D. Victimization of witness
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19. Q19 Identify the type of sentence: The morning is very beautiful
    • A. Assertive
    • B. Interrogative
    • C. Imperative
    • D. Exclamatory
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20. Q20 What is the meaning of the legal term "jus"?
    • A. Law
    • B. Just
    • C. Unjust
    • D. Civil Law
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SECTION II - Descriptive Type Questions (10 questions, 3 marks each)

1. Q21 Write a critical summary of the testimony given by Sarah Stone at Hetty's trial.
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2. Q22 Write a short note on Portia as a lawyer.
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3. Q23 Write in brief about Arnold Bennett's portrayal of Lomax Harder.
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4. Q24 Write a brief note on Parson Adams.
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5. Q25 Discuss the Thalidomide Case.
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6. Q26 Briefly discuss Gandhi's views on disaffection given by Gandhi at his trial.
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7. Q27 Discuss Socrates' defense of himself at his trial.
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8. Q28 Comment on O'Henry's presentation of Soapy.
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9. Q29 Write a short note on The Laughing Gas case.
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10. Q30 Briefly explain the details of the case - Morris v Crown Office.
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