BEGE-144 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BEGE-144 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
UNDERSTANDING THE NOVEL
Structured previous year question paper for BEGE-144, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 7 · Sections: 2
Verified: 5 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONS.) ENGLISH
(BAEGH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BEGE-144 : UNDERSTANDING THE NOVEL
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : This paper has two Sections A and B.
Attempt questions from both Sections as
directed.
Section—A
Q1.Write short notes on any four of the following in about 100 words each : 4×5=20
(a) Primary Epic
(b) Amos Tutola
(c) Literary trends in 18th century England
(d) Plot according to Aristotle
(e) Novels of the Diaspora
(f) Historical Novel
Section—B
Note : Answer any four of the following questions
in about 350-400 words each. 4×20=80
Q2.Write a critical review of The Awakening.
Q3.What are the different types of characteristics known to a novelist ? Explain the main difference between the two main ones.
Q4.What were the themes of the early Odia novels ?
Q5.Comment on Africa’s initial contact with Europe.
Q6.“The novel Paraja is about human existence.” Explain.
Q7.What do you understand by the relationship between “form” and “content” ?