KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN CHENNAI REGION CLASS XII COMMON PRE-BOARD-I EXAMINATION 2017-18

SUBJECT : ENGLISH CORE MARKS: 100

MARKING SCHEME

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SECTION A – READING 30A/B/C 1 COMPREHENSION PASSAGE 121.1 a) i - To show how simple, traditional cultures can have complicated grammar

structures b) iii- It was difficult to understand, even among slaves. c) ii - The language is based on speech and lip reading d) i- English was probably once a creole

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1.2 e) All languages have clever grammatical components f) someone needs to be present at the time of a language's creation, documenting its emergence. g) Some of the most recent languages evolved / developed a make shift language called pidgin h) strings of words copied from the language of the landowner/ make-shift language i)Complex grammar systems which emerge from pidgins/ invented by children j) linguists believe that many of the world's most established languages were creoles at first /children's minds can serve to create logical, complex structures, even when there is no grammar present for them to copy.

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1.3 i) make-shift ii) consistent 2

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2.1 (a) (iii) (b) (i)

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2.2 (a) It was found that the trust-based friendship had evolved much earlier than was previously thought. (b) The research was done on 15 chimpanzees over 15 months at the Max Planck Institute. (c) The main thrust of the research was to investigate whether chimpanzees extend trust selectively towards those chimpanzees they are closely bonded with. The findings were on the affirmative. (d) The advantage was that chimpanzee may send a treat back to the earlier chimpanzee. (e) Chimpanzees voluntarily placed their trust with a friend and partner rather than with a non- friend. (f) Researchers found that chimpanzees would voluntarily place their

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resources at the disposal of a partner as it would help them build long-term emotional bond with other chimpanzees.

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A/B/C 3 NOTE MAKING & SUMMARY 8A- NOTE MAKINGDistribution of marksTitle -1 MarkContent (minimum three headings and sub headings, with proper indentation and notes)- 3 MarksAbbreviations/ Symbols-any four -1 Mark

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3a. Title: (a) PREPARING FOR EXAMINATION 1. How to avoid stress (a) Avoid last min. study (b) Prepare in adv. (c) Prepare from the start (d) Keep time for rev. 2. Healthy body equally important (a) Take healthy diet (b) Take regular exercise (c) Play games (d) Practise yoga and meditation (e) Be positive3. Things to avoid (a) Anxiety leads to (i) Depression (ii) Poor memory (iii) Lack of attention (iv) Fear (b) Don’t feel inferior (c) Don’t blame others4. Parent’s role (a) Ensure children not over burden (b) Give moral supp. (c) Cultivate art of list’g (d) Create healthy atm. (e) Wrap up TV and computer5. Knowledge through reading (a) Do efforts (b) Compose your character (c) Bring order and tranquility (d) Live appropriately Key to abbreviationsMin. - minute adv.- Advance rev. – revisionSupp. – support list’g – listening atm. – atmosphere

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3b. B- SUMMARY The summary should include all the important points given in notesContent -2 MarksExpression - 1 Mark

Working constantly results in tension, panic and stress during examination days. Students should avoid last-minute study and prepare in advance right from the start the session. They should take healthy diet and do exercise, yoga and meditation to keep healthy. Positive thoughts helps in passing anxiety and depression. Parents play an equally important role by giving moral support and creating healthy atmosphere at home. Students should strengthen their character by bringing order and tranquility in their conduct and by living appropriately.

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SECTION B – WRITING SKILL 30

A /4 POSTERTitle : Run for a Cause(or any other appropriate title)Content:Suggested value points:Time,date,venue of the eventDistance in kms.;eligibility for the race;for a charitable causeAny other relevant informationExpression-grammatical accuracy, spellingsORADVERTISEMENTFormatContentSuggested value points: heading- EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONCourses offered; duration; fee structure; faculty; placement; mode of applying; last date; contact detailsExpression

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B /4 INVITATION(ACEPTANCE)Format- Address of self Date SalutationContent – Details

1. Occasion2. Date and time3. Venue4. Use of 3rd person

Expression- Coherence, relevance ,Spellings, grammatical accuracyORNOTICEFormat- Name of the School,Notice ,Suitable Heading,Date,Signature with DesignationContent- What ,Where, When, For Whom ,Letter of consent (50 words)Expression - coherence , relevance, spellings, grammatical accuracy

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C /4 ADVERTISEMENTTitle- FOR SALEContent detailsTV, Refregirator-year of purchasebrand and sizeworking conditionprice expectedcontact detailsExpression-Coherence, relevance, spellingORPOSTERTITLE: Importance of books and readingContenttheme to be highlightedImportance of books and readingcatchy slogans, jinglesAny other relevant information Expression-grammatical accuracy, spellings

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Format1. Sender’s address, 2.Date. 3. Receiver’s address, 4.subject/heading, 5.

Saluation,6. Complimentary close

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Content 3Expression- Coherence, relevance, Grammatical accuracy, spellings 2

A/5 LETTER APPLYING FOR A JOBSuggested value points ref. to the advertisement, date, newspaper conveying eligibility/suitability for the post submission of application imp achievements to be highlighted Encl-Resume

Resume-name, personal profile, ednl qualification etc…ORLETTER TO THE EDITORSuggested value points improper condition of the road problems faced by school children accidents action taken of no use

B / 5 COMPLAINT LETTERSuggested value pointsgarbage not cleared for dayscondition worsestray dogs around the binchildren affectedbreeding of mosquitoesfear of illness etc…..

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ORLETTER APPLYING FOR A JOBSuggested value points ref. to the advertisement, date, newspaper conveying eligibility/suitability for the post submission of application imp achievements to be highlighted Encl-Resume

Resume-name,personal profile,ednl qualification etc…

C /5 COMPLAINT LETTERSuggested value points garbage not cleared for days condition worose stray dogs around the bin children affected breeding of mosquitoes fear of illness etc…..

ORLETTER TO THE EDITORSuggested value points improper condition of the road problems faced by school children accidents action taken of no use

A/C/6 SPEECH 10Format(opening address and conclusion) 1Content 4Expression- coherence , relevance, spellings, grammatical accuracy 5

Suggested Value Points (CORRUPTION – ITS CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS) – causes of corruption – greed, materialistic pursuits, no fear of law, lack of deterrence, lack of role models, deterioration of moral and ethical standards, misuse of power and authority, peer and societal pressure (any other) – solutions - raising voice against corruption and exploitation, strict vigilance, exemplary punishment to the offenders, strict laws and effective punishment, stringent / deterrent laws, social castigation / boycott, parental counselling, creating awareness, teaching right values to children (any other relevant details)

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Format(opening address and conclusion) 1Content 4Expression- coherence , relevance, spellings, grammatical accuracy 5Note: Student’s views to be expressed either for or against the topicFORSuggested Value Points: Junk Food type of food -prepared and served quickly

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suits perfectly -fast paced life widespread popularity -among teenagers- working individuals one of the most evident advantages -saves time-cooking time ---- -spend to go to the supermarket a save money, food not wasted fast food is quite cheap too.AGAINST greatest disadvantage of fast food is the harmful effect -on ourhealth. it contains higher amounts of salt, fats and additives. overconsumption of increases rate of obesity as well as diseases. affects our lifestyle and life quality. adds a lot of calories to people's sedentary life

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MEDIA INFLUNCES PUBLIC OPINION media – types - electronic media: radio, TV / internet - print media: newspapers, magazines / journals – role of media –creating awareness, information, entertainment, public opinion etc. positive and negative influences of media – positive influence - means of information, awareness, knowledge - medium to communicate and interact - influences views and ideas – negative influence - children getting addicted to social media sites - increase in cyber crime - over sensationalization of sensitive issues – any other influences of media – any other relevant details

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C/6 DEBATEFormat(opening address and conclusion)ContentExpression- coherence , relevance, spellings, grammatical accuracySuggested value pointsSOCIAL NETWORKING IS A BOON TO SOCIETYFOR- benefits of social networking, excellent medium to interact with people, virtual experience sitting at one place, enhances learning / other relevant points highlighting the advantages of social networking.AGAINST- Social networking being misused, youngsters coming under wrong influence, cybercrime, lack of reading and outdoor games, duped by strangers, unable to face reality living in the virtual world…/ any other relevant ideas

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A/7 ARTICLE WRITING/REPORT WRITING 10Format 1Content 4Expression 5

ARTICLE WRITINGHeading and By lineSuggested value points:

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water logging is seen in most slums; creating the ideal breeding environment for the mosquitoes; waterborne diseases like diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera and typhoid, and vector borne diseases like malaria, dengue, filarial; special nets and sprayed the whole area with repellents; Sanitary workers -visiting every household and putting 'Abate', an organic phosphate insecticide -effective against mosquito larvae, in cooler tanksExpression- Coherence, relevance 2.5 marks Spellings, grammatical accuracy 2.5 marks

ORREPORT WRITINGHeading and Reporter'sname,

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Content –What ,When, where , Why , How

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B/7 ARTICLE WRITINGHeading and By lineContentExpression- Coherence, relevance 2.5 marks Spellings, grammatical accuracy 2.5 marksSuggested value points(STUDENTS AND SOCIAL SERVICE / any other suitable title)Problems faced by a country – environment problems – illiteracy - adult illiteracy cleanliness - health hygieneRole of students – future citizens of a country – make constructive use of time and energy – have awareness of social responsibility – active participation in social service – joining social service club in schools and society – organising camps - for training people in slums and villages - for cleanliness - for health and hygiene - for getting education – taking up tree plantation, cleanliness projects in schools and colleges – any other relevant details (any 4)

ORREPORT WRITINGSuggested value points(FLOOD RELIEF PROGRAMME / any other suitable heading) – what (flooding caused by incessant rain), where, when (duration) – how serious was the situation - falling of trees, flooding of low level houses, traffic jams, power failure etc. – flood relief carried out by which agency – NGO, govt. body, local people, volunteers etc. – evacuation of civilian population, pets and animals – providing food packets, medical aid, shelter etc. – any other relevant details (min 4)

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C/7 ARTICLE WRITINGHeading and By lineSuggested value points:water logging is seen in most slums; creating the ideal breeding

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environment for the mosquitoes; waterborne diseases like diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera and typhoid, and vector borne diseases like malaria, dengue, filarial; special nets and sprayed the whole area with repellents; Sanitary workers -visiting every household and putting 'Abate', an organic phosphate insecticide -effective against mosquito larvae, in cooler tanksExpression- Coherence, relevance 2.5 marks Spellings, grammatical accuracy 2.5 marks

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Format 1Content 4Expression 5Suggested value points(ANNUAL SPORTS MEET / any other suitable heading ) – what - annual sports meet – when - day, date, time – where - venue – inauguration – welcome by Principal – highlights - races / drill / march past / athletic events – participants – prize distribution – vote of thanks – any other relevant details

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A/8 [This question has been designed to test the students’ understanding of the text and their ability to interpret, evaluate and respond to the questions based on the given stanza. In other words it attempts to test their reading comprehensionONLY.]Value points:a) in a state of neglect/sour cream/poverty-stricken conditions of the room

b) picture of Tyrolese valley/Shakespeare’s bust/ map/dome of an ancient city building

c) full of coloured flowers and resonates with the bellsd) The map and pictures are donations awarded to the slum children and giving them a glimpse of the world of the rich and the elite while the world of the slum children is dark and hopeless.

ORa) Man’s indiscriminate exploitation of nature will come to an end.

b) Brotherhood and amity can be restored when all the wars are stopped/ when universal brotherhood is attained./ self-introspection/silence c) Stop all activities/wars/harming whales/destroying nature etc.and introspect ourselves. That is doing nothing. d) The poet feels that people who wage wars may be victorious but, there would be no survivors to celebrate the victory. / They must reflect inwardly and halt their destructive activities

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B/8 a) - the lovliness of beautiful things (b) – pass into nothingness (c) – a pleasant shady place under a tree / a place that offers protection (any 1)

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(d) – to bear the problems of life / remove the gloom / uplift the mood / remove the sufferings / refresh ourselves (any 1)

ORa) – pain / fear / pain that mother was growing old / fear of separation (any 1) (b) – her mother would get old / die / final separation from mother (any 1) (c) – loved her / pained at seeing the mother growing old / fear of losing her mother (any 1) (d) – hides her feelings from her mother / reassures herself that mother will be fine

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C/8 a)in a state of neglect/sour cream/poverty-stricken conditions of the roomb)picture of Tyrolese valley/Shakespeare’s bust/ map/dome of an ancient citybuildingc) full of coloured flowers and resonates with the bellsd) The map and pictures are donations awarded to the slum children and giving them a glimpse of the world of the rich and the elite while the world of the slum children is dark and hopeless

ORa) – pain / fear / pain that mother was growing old / fear of separation (any 1) (b) – her mother would get old / die / final separation from mother (any 1) (c) – loved her / pained at seeing the mother growing old / fear of losing her mother (any 1) (d) – hides her feelings from her mother / reassures herself that mother will be fine

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Short answer type questions ( Answer any Four) Questions are to be answered in 30-40 words.

Distribution of marks:Content: 2 markExpression: 1mark(deduct ½ mark for two or more grammatical/spelling mistakes)

a. walks the whole year long/chased away/ no home that makes him feelwelcome/afraid of being arrested/wants him to enjoy at least one day of peace/morally they ought not to turn away a human whom they have invited for Christmas and promised Christmas cheer (any 2)

b. got economic relief from the land lords/taught them courage/and gave themfreedom from fear/ provided solutions for their cultural and socialbackwardness/improved personal cleanliness, community sanitation and health conditions .

c. celebration because the state banned hunting tigers/ ironical because only the maharaja could still hunt so as to ensure that he kills 100 tigers/so their death is inevitable yet they are celebrating

d. had been making up bedtime stories for the past two years/his head felt

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empty/Jo never fell asleep in naps anymore hence the ritual seemed futile/weary and felt caught in a boring life.

e. exotic moment is when they all keep quiet till the count of twelve/no rush/ no movement/ stillness/ quiet introspection/exotic because they would all be in this together/ create a feeling of mutual understanding.

f. aunt is timid ,nervous,living a fearful existence/under male domination/embroiders tigers which are bold ,proud ,fearless and are prancing free/ masters of their kingdom.

c. exotic moment is when they all keep quiet till the count of twelve/no rush/ no movement/ stillness/ quiet introspection/exotic because they would all be in this together/ create a feeling of mutual understanding.

d. aunt is timid ,nervous,living a fearful existence/under male domination/embroiders tigers which are bold ,proud ,fearless and are prancing free/ masters of their kingdom.

B/9 e. As a tribute, mark of respect and gratitude for M Hamel, their French teacher for last 40 years. Students postponed learning. Parents sent them to work in mills to earn money. Hamel declared holiday –fishing, water garden

f. felt alone, no one to comfort her, blanket snatched, thrown into new surroundings, brutality of cutting her long hair, insensitive behaviour of people who considered themselves superior/ felt like an animal being driven by a herder.

C/9 e) – advised her to work hard / study with care and make progress to throwaway indignities / if you are ahead in your lesson, people will come toyou

f) –offered his personal boat with food and extra clothing / advised him togo to a nearby island and escape from there by boarding a Koreanfishing boat

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Distribution of marks:Content 3 marksExpression 3 marksGrammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings [1½] Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½]

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•Everyone has the right to dream-even Mukesh in spite of the challenges of his life•But his dream is like a mirage•Mukesh belonged to marginalized family•disliked the profession of bangle making•wanted to become a motor mechanic•he lives in such poor conditions that it is impossible for him to learn to drive a car•Bound by the tradition family of working in the bangle industry • working for years in those bangle making mills will make him blind.•Not equipped to break out of the vicious circle of politicians middlemen etc•so the dream is compared to a mirage/hallucination

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•Sophie’s ambition and dreams are unrealistic•wants to start a boutique•to earn money by becoming a manager, an actress or even a fashion designer•she belongs to weak socio-economic background•doesn’t have decent house•will have to work in a biscuit factory•yet dreams of a glamorous life•fantasizes about her hero who is an Irish player Danny Casey• dreams of meeting him

B/10 Ans. Seemapuri – location- on the outskirts of Delhi-the hub of active political life

Delhi-symbol of advancement irony-Bangle makers of Seemaputi live in poor / pathetic condition no hope of a better future, no progress….

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strong desire to learn how to swim determination to overcome his deep fear perseverance training and vigorous practice positive attitude self belief

C/10 A poor peddler allowed inside the rich crofter’s manor- treated with respect & compassion- given food , shelter & Christmas cheer- invited to come again next year- a rat given a chance to redeem himself- raised to the level of a captain- love conquers all

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Distribution of marks:Content 3 marksExpression 3 marksGrammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings [1½]Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½]

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•fought tigers with his bare hands•his refusing permission to a high ranking British officer to hunt tigers in Pratibandhpuram or even be photographed with a dead tiger put his kingdom at stake • pacified the officer by sending some fifty expensive diamond rings to his wife for which he emptied the royal treasury.•The tiger population in Pratibandapuram had become extinct so he got married to the daughter of the neighboring kingdom with the largest tiger population•The search for the 100th tiger proved difficult•Eventually the Dewan had to procure an old tiger from people’s park•Even that tiger could not be killed. Instead he fainted out of shock and had to be later killed by the officers of the king

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•Both suffer from physical impairment -not by birth•Both are lonely•Derry is pessimistic,draws Lamb’s attention towards his face.•He tells him that his face is ugly and horrible. Nobody likes him.•The people show signs of fear when they look at his face and avoid his presence.•They call him a poor boy because one side of his face is burnt.•Even his mother kisses him on the right side of his face. And that too out of duty•Lamb draws his attention towards his garden. He has a positive attitude towards life•He doesn't mind the children call him ‘Lamey-Lamb’.•He does not want to shut out the world.•He loves reading, picking crab apples and making toffees for children.•He tells Derry that the people have other things to do and see rather than looking at him. The bitterness and hatred he has inside him could

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be more damaging than the acid that burnt his face or the bomb that blew up his leg. He tells him that he should look at all those people who are in pain but never complain or cry. He should think about hose who are worse off than him• Lamb teaches Derry the art of discovering beauty and leading a happy life •The positive attitude of Lamb, his kindness and his ability to do things himself without any help make him different from Derry

B/11 Suggested value points- Battle of wits b/w Evans & jail authorities-each one trying to outsmart

the other- Evans – his desire to learn German-another plan to escape- Governor alert-takes all precautions, yet overlooks certain things(loop

holes)- Evans –large network of friends who help him escape- Governor-proves himself to be a ‘good for a giggle- gullible Governor’

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C/11 Suggested value pointsDr.Sadao faced with hard choices-to follow professional ethics and save the enemy soldier or let him die or hand him over…..If saved will be branded a traitor,if allowed to die against medicial ethics and humanity.Prisoner of war to be handed over to Govtbut takes humanistic viewFaces conflicting situation Humanistic approach and duty as a doctor takes an upper hand

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A/12 Distribution of marks:Content 3 marksExpression 3 marksGrammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings [1½]Coherence and relevance of ideas and style [1½]

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• Griffin enters the Bunting’s bedroom . He is invisible

• Griffin now moves to the adjoining room, the dressing room.• At the point Mrs. Bunting wakes her husband and the two watch and listen as a candle is lit and papers are rustled in the study.• Griffin is moving away from the dressing room and walks to the staircase.• Vicar Bunting puts his wife’s gown on and follows the footsteps from the staircase.• Griffin walks down the stairs and reaches Mr. Bunting’s study. Mr. Bunting hears sounds from his study.• Quite accidently a violent sneezing escapes Griffin. Mrs. And Mr. Bunting are startled and convinced that there is a thief inside!• At 4 o’clock. Mr. Bunting steps back to his bedroom and returns with his poker to deal with the thief.

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• Bunting descends the staircase as noiselessly as possible. Mrs. Bunting came out on the landing.• In Bunting’s study, Griffin opens a drawer and searches for papers. He curses loudly and strikes a match. The study is flooded with yellow light.• Mr. Bunting watches the study through the crack of the door. He sees the desk and the open drawer and a candle burning on the desk.• Bunting wonders about the robber who was at work. He stands undecided.• Griffin finds the place where the Buntings kept their money. Two pounds ten in half sovereigns altogether.• W hen they hear the telltale clink of money Bunting acts at the thought of losing his savings. He grips the poker firmly and rushes into the room and finds no thief in the room!• They search every nook and corner of the study.• Griffin leaves the study and moves to the passage and then to the kitchen from where he moves out• Their money disappears and at one point they hear a sneeze in the hallway but are unable to locate or see the intruder.• The Buntings looked at each other and wondered what really had happened in their house.

B/12 Cuss – general practioner at Iping--curious by nature-bandaged appearance excited him- jealous-heard about the strange man having lots of bottles- plans to visit the stranger

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C/12 Griffin is the model of science without humanity. a scientist who has devoted himself to research in optics and invents a

way to change a body's refractive index to that of air so that it absorbs and reflects no light and thus becomes invisible. He successfully carries out this procedure on himself, but fails in his attempt to reverse the procedure.

He begins his road to decline in college when he becomes so obsessed with his experiments that he hides his work lest anyone else should receive credit, runs out of money, kills his own father-a crime that makes the rest of his crimes pale in comparison.

He goes from scientist to fanatic when he begins to focus all of his attention merely on the concept of invisibility and neglects to think about the consequences of such a condition.

Becomes unruly and poses a threat to people killing at least three or four of them.

He cannot enjoy any of the normal comforts of life-such as food, clothes, and money. He cannot eat without hiding the action, as the food in his system will render him visible.

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A/B/13 Suggested value pointsCharactersketch of Mr. Marvel

- Thomas Marvel bachelor- eccentric—local tramp- finds pair of boots-preoccupied with it-partner of griffin- assists Griffin-becomes afraid of his partner- flees with money and scientific notebook- seeks police protection-clever –gets arrested by himself.

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C/13 Suggested value points

Mr. & Mrs. Hall are the owners of the Coach and Horse Inn. She is very glad to have him as her guest because at that time of the

year very few guests were expected. .. She is frustrated by the mysterious Griffin’s refusal to talk to her and

his repeated temper tantrums. However she tolerates him because he is ready to pay well.

She always spoke in favour of her guest. Mrs. Hall is a very friendly down-to-earth person

She enjoys socializing with her guests but, her opinion changes as her guest starts behaving in a very strange manner, and she calls him a spirit.

Mr. Hall is the first person to notice that there is something mysterious and evil about Griffin.

He notices that the stranger’s skin looked dark when a dog bites him. He follows Griffin to his room to see if he is all right and discovers

Griffin without gloves and is handless. He voices his unease and doubts to his wife and wants her to get rid of him as early as possible. It is his demand to pay up and leave and this unfolds the suspense that the stranger is an invisible man

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