Practice The Tale of Melon City (Vikram Seth) - 4.8 | Module 4: Snapshots - Supplementary Reader | CBSE Grade 11 English
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4.8 - The Tale of Melon City (Vikram Seth)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What type of literary technique is used in 'The Tale of Melon City'?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the poem comments on social issues.

Question 2

Easy

What does the King blame when the arch hits his crown?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider who he passes the responsibility to.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the King initially blame for his misfortune in 'The Tale of Melon City'?

  • The builders
  • The citizens
  • The arch

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about who he blames for the arch hitting him.

Question 2

True or False: The citizens of Melon City crown a melon as king.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: This is a pivotal moment in the poem, think about the ending.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Critically evaluate how Vikram Seth's use of satire mirrors real-world governance issues.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider current events where leaders have shifted blame.

Question 2

Formulate an argument on the relevance of 'The Tale of Melon City' in today’s political context.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Link historical examples of leadership failures to the poem's themes.

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