Snapshots Chapter 6 The Tale of Melon City MCQs Here are Snapshots Chapter 6 The Tale of Melon City MCQs 1. Why did the people accept a Melon as their king? They wanted to mock the system They valued tradition over logic They were forced to accept it They were afraid of the army 2. What was the king’s personality like? Cunning and manipulative Brave and intelligent Indecisive and absurd Kind and just 3. What message does the poem convey? Leaders should be fearless Governance without logic leads to absurdity A king should be powerful Monarchy is the best form of rule 4. Why was the king executed? He was found guilty of theft He lost a battle He was overthrown by the people He held himself responsible for a crime 5. What is the central theme of the poem? Love and sacrifice Power and loyalty Absurdity of governance Bravery and courage 6. What does the story criticize? Foolish governance and blind traditions The role of religion in politics The power of monarchy The importance of war 7. Who is the author of ‘The Tale of Melon City’? J.B. Priestley Vikram Seth Marga Minco Amitav Ghosh 8. Why is the city called ‘Melon City’? Because of a legend Because of a festival Because the people love melons Because a melon was chosen as the king 9. Who decided who would be the next ruler? The ministers The army The people based on an old custom The royal family 10. How was the new ruler chosen? By a council decision By a voting system By a military coup The first person to pass by the city gate Loading …