Snapshots Chapter 6 The Tale of Melon City MCQs Here are Snapshots Chapter 6 The Tale of Melon City MCQs 1. Why was the king executed? He was overthrown by the people He was found guilty of theft He held himself responsible for a crime He lost a battle 2. Why is the city called ‘Melon City’? Because a melon was chosen as the king Because of a legend Because the people love melons Because of a festival 3. What does the story criticize? Foolish governance and blind traditions The role of religion in politics The power of monarchy The importance of war 4. How was the new ruler chosen? By a military coup By a council decision The first person to pass by the city gate By a voting system 5. What message does the poem convey? A king should be powerful Governance without logic leads to absurdity Monarchy is the best form of rule Leaders should be fearless 6. Who decided who would be the next ruler? The people based on an old custom The army The ministers The royal family 7. Who is the author of ‘The Tale of Melon City’? Marga Minco Amitav Ghosh Vikram Seth J.B. Priestley 8. Why did the people accept a Melon as their king? They wanted to mock the system They were afraid of the army They were forced to accept it They valued tradition over logic 9. What is the central theme of the poem? Bravery and courage Absurdity of governance Love and sacrifice Power and loyalty 10. What was the king’s personality like? Indecisive and absurd Brave and intelligent Cunning and manipulative Kind and just Loading … Related Topics Hornbill Chapter 1: The Portrait of a Lady MCQs Hornbill Chapter 2: We Are Not Afraid to Die… If We Can All Be Together MCQs Hornbill Chapter 3: Discovering Tut: The Saga Continues MCQs Hornbill Chapter 4 : The Ailing Planet: The Green Movement’s Role” MCQs Hornbill Chapter 5 : The Adventure MCQs Hornbill Chapter 6 : Silk Road MCQs Hornbill Poem 1 : A Photograph MCQs Hornbill Poem 2 : The Laburnum Top MCQs Hornbill Poem 3 : The Voice of the Rain MCQs Hornbill Poem 4 : Childhood MCQs Hornbill Poem 5 : Father to Son MCQs Snapshots Chapter 1 The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse MCQs Snapshots Chapter 2 The Address MCQs Snapshots Chapter 3 Mother’s Day MCQs Snapshots Chapter 4 The Ghat of the Only World MCQs Snapshots Chapter 5 Birth MCQs