Revision Test
I. Multiple Choice Questions [5 x 1 = 5]
1. Assertion (A): Women became important readers and writers in 19th century
Reason (R): Penny magazines and novels catered specifically to women's interests.
Reason (R): Penny magazines and novels catered specifically to women's interests.
2. Match the Following:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| (a) Power-driven cylindrical press | (i) Could print in up to six colors at a time |
| (b) Offset press | (ii) Capable of printing 8,000 sheets per hour |
| (c) Electrically operated press | (iii) Accelerated printing operations |
| (c) Shilling Series | (iii) Cheap editions of popular works |
3. What strategy did publishers adopt to sell the books during the Great Economic Depression?
4. Which of the following contributed to the transformation of printed texts appearance in the late 19th century?
5. What was the key reason for the rise of mass literacy in Europe 19th century?
II. Very Short Answer Questions [2 x 2 = 4]
06. How did the Grimm Brothers contribute to European print culture?
- The Grimm Brothers compiled traditional folk tales from peasants, which were later edited and published in 1812.
- These tales were modified to remove unsuitable content.
- The published stories became popular, especially among children.
07. What were the effects of the Great Depression on book publishing?
- The Great Depression caused a decline in book purchases due to economic hardships.
- Publishers responded by introducing cheaper paperback editions to sustain book sales.
- This strategy helped make books more affordable for the general public.
III. Short Answer Questions [2 x 3 = 6]
08. Explain the innovations in printing occurred in the 20th century.
- In the early 20th century, electrically operated presses were introduced, further accelerating the printing process.
- The offset press, which could print in multiple colors, was developed, making colorful prints more widespread.
- Improvements in paper-feeding methods, automatic paper reels, and photoelectric controls also enhanced the quality and efficiency of printing.
- These innovations allowed publishers to meet the growing demand for books and newspapers.
- Additionally, the introduction of cheap paperback editions helped sustain book sales during economic downturns.
09. What was the impact of lending libraries in 19th-century England?
- Lending libraries became an essential part of society in 19th-century England, particularly for the white-collar workers, artisans, and the lower-middle class.
- These libraries provided affordable access to books, which allowed individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to gain knowledge and education.
IV. Long Answer Questions [1 x 5 = 5]
10 What difference did printing technology make in the lives of women and children in the 19th century? Explain.
- Impact on Women:
- Women became important readers and writers.
- Penny magazines, especially meant for women, contained guidelines on proper behaviour and housekeeping.
- Novel began to be written in the 19th century and some of the best novelists were women like Jane Austen, Bronte sisters, George Eliot, etc.
- Their writing created a new image of women with will, strength of personality, determination and power to think
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Impact on Children:
- Primary education became compulsory from the late 19th century.
- School textbooks, rural folk tales in edited versions, fairy tales and new stories were published for children.
- Grimm brothers of Germany spent years to collect traditional folk tales from peasants and in France a children’s press was set up in 1857
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