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The Character of a Happy Life

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Sir Henry Wotton (1568-1639) He was an English author, diplomat, politician, and art expert. He was a friend of the poets John Donne and John Milton. Of his few surviving poems, “You Meaner Beauties of the Night,” written to Elizabeth of Bohemia, is the most famous. Wotton was knighted in 1604, served as ambassador to Venice intermittently from 1604 to 1623, and was a member of Parliament in 1614 and 1625. In 1624 he became provost of Eton and in 1627 took holy orders. Long residence in Venice developed in Wotton a taste for architecture and painting. His The Elements of Architecture (1624) is a landmark volume that helped introduce Italian architectural theories into England. He is often quoted as saying, "An ambassador is an honest gentleman sent to lie abroad for the good of his country." 
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Under The Greenwood Tree

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William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) He was an English poet, dramatist, and actor, often called the English national poet and considered by many to be the greatest dramatist of all time. For more than 350 years, William Shakespeare has been the world's most popular playwright. On the stage, in the movies, and on television his plays are watched by vast audiences. People read his plays again and again for pleasure. His extant works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship.  His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright Shakespeare's continued popularity is due to many things. His plays are filled with action, his characters are believable, and his language is thrilling to hear or read. Underlying all this is Shakespeare's deep humanity. He was a profo...
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Pakistan Zindabad

Questions from Past Papers What are the qualities of Quaid-e-Azam as mentioned in ‘Pakistan Zindabad’? (2015, Arts Reg. & Pvt.) When and where was the Pakistan Resolution passed? (2014, Arts Reg. & Pvt.; 2009, Arts Reg. & Pvt.) and briefly state what the Pakistan Resolution declared. (2010, Sci.) What mad Quaid-e-Azam sad after the independence of Pakistan? (2013, Arts Reg. & Pvt.) How did the Congress leaders spend most of the Second World War in prison? (Sci. 2012) ‘You are free … equal citizens of one State.’ Who said these words and what message does this speech convey to the people? (2012, Arts Reg. & Pvt.) Why did Kashmir not join Pakistan? (2011, Sci.) Why does the writer apply the word “terrible” to the first year of Pakistan’s history as an independent state? (2010, Arts Reg. & Pvt.)
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If you are looking for assistance in preparing for English exam of the Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi, you are DEFINITELY at the right place! Here you will find many sample answers and MCQs on chapters, poems, plays (for grade XI), and the novel (for grade XII); exam tips for the new pattern, which is to be implemented from 2017 onwards; and many other useful things! Feel free to contact me if you need help on any issue regarding your studies, or if you want to make suggestions to improve this website.
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