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