Practice Themes: Absurdity of Power, Foolishness of Rulers, Justice - 4.8.2 | Module 4: Snapshots - Supplementary Reader | CBSE Grade 11 English
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4.8.2 - Themes: Absurdity of Power, Foolishness of Rulers, Justice

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the king in 'The Tale of Melon City' do that is considered foolish?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the sequence of events leading to his decision.

Question 2

Easy

Define the term 'absurdity' as used in the context of the poem.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how characters in the poem react to situations.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the central theme of 'The Tale of Melon City'?

  • Absurdity of Power
  • Role of Citizens
  • Nature of Justice
  • Foolishness of Rulers

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the main ideas discussed in the poem.

Question 2

True or False: The king takes full responsibility for his decisions.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the king’s actions and their repercussions.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Critically evaluate the effectiveness of humor in addressing serious themes in 'The Tale of Melon City.' How does humor aid in delivering the criticism of governance?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider specific examples within the poem that illustrate this.

Question 2

Develop an alternative ending for 'The Tale of Melon City' that maintains the absurd tone but offers a different twist on justice.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on how the characters would react to this change.

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