Question 45
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
A short story follows a young artist who abandons a lucrative corporate job to pursue painting, only to discover that fame brings isolation. Based on this summary, state the central theme of the story and support your answer with two textual references you would expect to find (provide a brief quotation for each).
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The central theme is the paradox of fame - that success can bring isolation. Expected supporting quotations might be: "The applause rang hollow in the empty studio." and "Surrounded by admirers, I felt more alone than when I sat alone at my desk."
B.
The central theme is the danger of artistic obsession - that creativity consumes one's relationships. Expected supporting quotations might be: "My paint became a prison I could not escape." and "Friends faded like colors washed away in the river of my work."
C.
The central theme is the triumph of individual ambition - that personal drive leads to fulfillment. Expected supporting quotations might be: "The canvas glowed with my newfound purpose." and "Each brushstroke echoed the freedom I found beyond the boardroom."
D.
The central theme is the conflict between material wealth and spiritual emptiness - that money cannot buy contentment. Expected supporting quotations might be: "Gold coins clinked, yet my heart remained silent." and "Even surrounded by riches, I heard only the echo of my own doubts."
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The central theme is the paradox of fame - that success can bring isolation. Expected supporting quotations might be: "The applause rang hollow in the empty studio." and "Surrounded by admirers, I felt more alone than when I sat alone at my desk."
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2024
Literature In English
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2024
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Literature In English
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