As the NET exam seems to be approaching fast, let us provide the correct option as well so that the aspirants save on time and energy. We are back to our forte, namely, literature.
1) H.D. is well-known for her re-interpretations of mythology. Her long poem published in 1950 gives us a new 'vision' of a) Sappho b)Priapus c) Hermes d) the Trojan war. The correct option is 'd'. Her long poem, titled 'Helen in Egypt', is a re-look at the Trojan tragedy from Helen's perspective.
2) In "Paradise Lost", Book I, Beelzebub's speech urges Satan to rally the fallen Angels. Next follows a detailed description of the 'superior fiend' beginning with "his ponderous shield..." The figure of speech Milton used is a) allusions b) simile c) epic simile d) irony. The correct option is 1) a and b 2) a and c 3) a, c, and d 4) c and d. The answer is (2), that is allusions and Epic simile. Milton does not intend any irony at this stage.
3) A famous sonnet that in a way questions the divine ways ends with "They also serve who only stand and wait." It is penned by a) Donne b) Hopkins c) Milton d) Spenser. The obvious option is (c), Milton. The Sonnet referred to is entitled "On (his) Blindness"
Pratima Agnihotri Pune
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