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