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