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