MCQs on How to Tell Wild Animals
1. Who is the poet of the poem "How to Tell Wild Animals"?
a) Robert Frost
b) Carolyn Wells
c) William Blake
d) John Keats
a) By its black stripes
b) By its roar
c) By its yellow hide and black stripes
d) By its large size
a) It will run away.
b) It will roar loudly.
c) It will leap on you and tear you apart.
d) It will ignore you.
a) Hug it back.
b) Cry for help.
c) Stay still and play dead.
d) There is no point because the hug is fatal.
a) Leopard
b) Crocodile
c) Bengal Tiger
d) Bear
a) Its spotted skin
b) Its tendency to weep
c) Its roar
d) Its loud growl
a) Lion
b) Bear
c) Elephant
d) Leopard
a) A terrifying sound
b) A deep, pleasant voice
c) A calm growl
d) A sharp bark
a) It is dangerous.
b) It changes its color to match its surroundings.
c) It roars like a lion.
d) It is a small mammal.
a) Serious
b) Tragic
c) Humorous and light
d) Sad and emotional
a) By its roar
b) By its laugh
c) By its stripes
d) By its small size
a) Bengal Tiger
b) Leopard
c) Chameleon
d) Crocodile
a) It is slow and lazy.
b) It leaps on its prey and tears them apart.
c) It stays hidden.
d) It doesn’t attack humans.
a) The Bengal Tiger
b) The Leopard
c) The Lion
d) The Bear
a) By its roar
b) By its spots
c) By its hard hug
d) By its stripes
a) Tiger
b) Leopard
c) Lion
d) Hyena
a) Tiger
b) Lion
c) Bear
d) Hyena
a) It will run away.
b) It will play with you.
c) It will leap and tear you apart.
d) It will ignore you.
a) Genuine
b) A warning sign
c) A trick to attract prey
d) A sign of weakness
a) Crocodile
b) Lion
c) Tiger
d) Chameleon
a) “If there’s no roar, you must be in the wrong place.”
b) “If you have any doubts, the spots will give it away.”
c) “If you’re still alive, you’ll know by its laugh.”
d) “A noble wild beast greets you with a roar.”
a) It will run away.
b) It will pounce on you and eat you.
c) It will ignore you.
d) It will change its color.
a) Smile
b) Weep
c) Leap
d) Roar
a) Describe the habitats of wild animals
b) Criticize animal cruelty
c) Educate the reader on how to identify wild animals
d) Warn people about dangerous animals
a) Robert Frost
b) Carolyn Wells
c) William Blake
d) John Keats
Answer: b) Carolyn Wells
2. How does the poet suggest identifying a Bengal Tiger?a) By its black stripes
b) By its roar
c) By its yellow hide and black stripes
d) By its large size
Answer: c) By its yellow hide and black stripes
3. According to the poem, how would a leopard behave if it meets you?a) It will run away.
b) It will roar loudly.
c) It will leap on you and tear you apart.
d) It will ignore you.
Answer: c) It will leap on you and tear you apart.
4. What should you do if a bear hugs you very hard?a) Hug it back.
b) Cry for help.
c) Stay still and play dead.
d) There is no point because the hug is fatal.
Answer: d) There is no point because the hug is fatal.
5. In the poem, which animal is described as ‘noble’?a) Leopard
b) Crocodile
c) Bengal Tiger
d) Bear
Answer: c) Bengal Tiger
6. What characteristic helps to identify a crocodile in the poem?a) Its spotted skin
b) Its tendency to weep
c) Its roar
d) Its loud growl
Answer: b) Its tendency to weep
7. Which of the following animals is not mentioned in the poem?a) Lion
b) Bear
c) Elephant
d) Leopard
Answer: c) Elephant
8. According to the poem, what will you find in the “Asian Lion’s” roar?a) A terrifying sound
b) A deep, pleasant voice
c) A calm growl
d) A sharp bark
Answer: a) A terrifying sound
9. What does the poet say about the Chameleon in the poem?a) It is dangerous.
b) It changes its color to match its surroundings.
c) It roars like a lion.
d) It is a small mammal.
Answer: b) It changes its color to match its surroundings.
10. What is the tone of the poem "How to Tell Wild Animals"?a) Serious
b) Tragic
c) Humorous and light
d) Sad and emotional
Answer: c) Humorous and light
11. How would you recognize a hyena according to the poem?a) By its roar
b) By its laugh
c) By its stripes
d) By its small size
Answer: b) By its laugh
12. Which animal in the poem is mentioned as having the ability to change colors?a) Bengal Tiger
b) Leopard
c) Chameleon
d) Crocodile
Answer: c) Chameleon
13. The poet describes the Leopard’s spots as a distinguishing feature. What else does the poem say about it?a) It is slow and lazy.
b) It leaps on its prey and tears them apart.
c) It stays hidden.
d) It doesn’t attack humans.
Answer: b) It leaps on its prey and tears them apart.
14. What does the line “A noble wild beast greets you” refer to?a) The Bengal Tiger
b) The Leopard
c) The Lion
d) The Bear
Answer: a) The Bengal Tiger
15. How does the poet suggest you can recognize a bear?a) By its roar
b) By its spots
c) By its hard hug
d) By its stripes
Answer: c) By its hard hug
16. Which wild animal is described as 'leaping to your side' in the poem?a) Tiger
b) Leopard
c) Lion
d) Hyena
Answer: b) Leopard
17. The poet humorously suggests that if a creature roars at you and you are in pain, you have met a(n) ____.a) Tiger
b) Lion
c) Bear
d) Hyena
Answer: b) Lion
18. What would you expect to happen if a leopard comes near you according to the poem?a) It will run away.
b) It will play with you.
c) It will leap and tear you apart.
d) It will ignore you.
Answer: c) It will leap and tear you apart.
19. The poem refers to the crocodile's tears as ____.a) Genuine
b) A warning sign
c) A trick to attract prey
d) A sign of weakness
Answer: c) A trick to attract prey
20. According to the poet, which animal is most difficult to see because it changes its color?a) Crocodile
b) Lion
c) Tiger
d) Chameleon
Answer: d) Chameleon
21. Which line from the poem tells us that the poet has a humorous tone?a) “If there’s no roar, you must be in the wrong place.”
b) “If you have any doubts, the spots will give it away.”
c) “If you’re still alive, you’ll know by its laugh.”
d) “A noble wild beast greets you with a roar.”
Answer: c) “If you’re still alive, you’ll know by its laugh.”
22. What will happen if a tiger comes near you, as per the poem?a) It will run away.
b) It will pounce on you and eat you.
c) It will ignore you.
d) It will change its color.
Answer: b) It will pounce on you and eat you.
23. In the poem, what does the crocodile pretend to do?a) Smile
b) Weep
c) Leap
d) Roar
Answer: b) Weep
24. The poet uses humorous language and vivid imagery in the poem to ____.a) Describe the habitats of wild animals
b) Criticize animal cruelty
c) Educate the reader on how to identify wild animals
d) Warn people about dangerous animals
Answer: c) Educate the reader on how to identify wild animals
MCQs on The Ball Poem
1. Who is the poet of "The Ball Poem"?a) William Wordsworth
b) Robert Frost
c) John Berryman
d) W.B. Yeats
Answer: c) John Berryman
2. What is the boy's reaction when the ball bounces into the water?a) He laughs.
b) He remains calm.
c) He stands stiff and trembling.
d) He claps his hands.
Answer: c) He stands stiff and trembling.
3. What does the ball in the poem symbolize?a) The boy’s happiness
b) Material possessions
c) The boy’s childhood and memories
d) A new toy
Answer: c) The boy’s childhood and memories
4. What lesson does the boy learn in the poem?a) How to play with a ball
b) The importance of wealth
c) The inevitability of loss in life
d) How to swim
Answer: c) The inevitability of loss in life
5. What is the deeper meaning of the poem?a) Life is a game.
b) Money can solve all problems.
c) One must learn to cope with loss and move on.
d) Friendship is important.
Answer: c) One must learn to cope with loss and move on.
6. How does the poet describe the boy’s feelings after losing the ball?a) He is indifferent.
b) He is full of joy.
c) He feels sad and is in grief.
d) He quickly forgets about it.
Answer: c) He feels sad and is in grief.
7. What does the ball falling into the water represent in the poem?a) A new beginning
b) The end of childhood and loss of innocence
c) A fun game
d) The boy’s victory
Answer: b) The end of childhood and loss of innocence
8. According to the poet, what does the boy learn about money?a) Money can buy everything.
b) Money cannot replace lost things.
c) Money is the most important thing in life.
d) Money can buy happiness.
Answer: b) Money cannot replace lost things.
9. What does the boy realize about loss?a) Loss is temporary.
b) Loss is inevitable and must be accepted.
c) Loss is avoidable with care.
d) Loss is not important.
Answer: b) Loss is inevitable and must be accepted.
10. In the poem, what is the boy staring at after the ball falls into the water?a) His reflection
b) The harbor
c) The spot where the ball has gone
d) His friends playing nearby
Answer: c) The spot where the ball has gone
11. Why does the poet choose a ball to convey the poem’s theme?a) The ball is a symbol of the boy's playful nature.
b) The ball is something precious to the boy, representing his childhood.
c) The ball is expensive and symbolizes wealth.
d) The ball is used for competition.
Answer: b) The ball is something precious to the boy, representing his childhood.
12. What does the poet say about the ball?a) It is not worth grieving for.
b) It will float back to the boy.
c) The boy must forget it.
d) The ball is something that cannot be replaced by another.
Answer: d) The ball is something that cannot be replaced by another.
13. What is the central message of "The Ball Poem"?a) Life is about winning and losing games.
b) One should be prepared for loss and the pain that comes with it.
c) It is important to always hold on to material things.
d) Losing something is never a big deal.
Answer: b) One should be prepared for loss and the pain that comes with it.
14. What advice does the poet give to the boy?a) To buy a new ball
b) To never play with balls again
c) To learn to accept loss and move on
d) To retrieve the ball
Answer: c) To learn to accept loss and move on
15. What does the phrase “balls will be lost always” imply?a) Toys break often.
b) It’s easy to replace lost things.
c) Life is full of losses, and they are unavoidable.
d) One should never lose things.
Answer: c) Life is full of losses, and they are unavoidable.
16. The poet mentions “epistemology of loss.” What does he mean by it?a) The study of happiness
b) Understanding the nature of loss and how to deal with it
c) The ability to forget things
d) The process of finding solutions to problems
Answer: b) Understanding the nature of loss and how to deal with it
17. Why doesn’t the poet offer to replace the lost ball for the boy?a) Because he doesn't care.
b) Because the boy needs to learn to deal with loss.
c) Because the boy can afford a new ball.
d) Because the boy doesn’t like the ball anymore.
Answer: b) Because the boy needs to learn to deal with loss.
18. What does the poet mean by saying, "He senses first responsibility"?a) The boy understands he has to be more careful next time.
b) The boy learns to be responsible for others.
c) The boy realizes that loss is a part of life and must be dealt with.
d) The boy is punished for losing the ball.
Answer: c) The boy realizes that loss is a part of life and must be dealt with.
19. The poet uses the image of the boy losing his ball to discuss ____.a) Physical injuries in childhood
b) The inevitability of loss in life
c) The importance of buying new toys
d) How to take care of possessions
Answer: b) The inevitability of loss in life
20. Why does the poet not want to offer the boy money to buy another ball?a) The poet doesn't have money.
b) The poet believes the boy must learn to cope with the loss.
c) The poet doesn’t care about the boy.
d) The ball is not valuable.
Answer: b) The poet believes the boy must learn to cope with the loss.
21. What does the phrase "in a world of possessions" imply in the poem?a) People often measure happiness through material things.
b) Everyone owns a lot of possessions.
c) The world is full of opportunities to get more things.
d) Only the rich can afford happiness.
Answer: a) People often measure happiness through material things.
22. What is the poet trying to teach the reader through the boy's experience?a) How to avoid losing things.
b) The importance of protecting material possessions.
c) The necessity of accepting and understanding loss.
d) The value of expensive toys.
Answer: c) The necessity of accepting and understanding loss.
23. Which of the following emotions does the boy NOT experience in the poem?a) Grief
b) Joy
c) Sadness
d) Realization
Answer: b) Joy
24. What literary device is used in the line “Merrily bouncing, down the street, and then”?a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Alliteration
d) Personification
Answer: c) Alliteration
25. How does the poem suggest the boy will feel after learning the lesson of loss?a) Confused
b) Sad but wiser
c) Joyful
d) Angry
Answer: b) Sad but wiser
26. What happens to the boy’s ball in the poem?a) It is lost forever in the water.
b) It is found by the poet.
c) It is caught by another boy.
d) It rolls back to the boy.
Answer: a) It is lost forever in the water.
27. In the poem, what is suggested by the boy’s inability to retrieve the ball?a) That it was never important to him
b) That some losses in life are permanent
c) That he should try harder
d) That he will get the ball back later
Answer: b) That some losses in life are permanent
28. What can be inferred about the boy’s attachment to the ball?a) The ball was something very valuable to him emotionally.
b) The boy didn’t care about the ball at all.
c) The ball was old and insignificant.
d) The boy immediately forgot about it.
Answer: a) The ball was something very valuable to him emotionally.
29. Which line from the poem suggests that the boy is learning about loss?a) "He is learning, well behind his desperate eyes."
b) "I would not intrude on him."
c) "A ball doesn’t cost much."
d) "Merrily bouncing, down the street, and then."
Answer: a) "He is learning, well behind his desperate eyes."
30. The poet uses the metaphor of the ball to express which universal truth?a) Life is like a game.
b) Loss is an inevitable part of growing up.
c) Wealth is the key to happiness.
d) Children need to take better care of their toys.
Answer: b) Loss is an inevitable part of growing up.
31. The tone of the poem is mostly ____.a) Sarcastic
b) Playful
c) Reflective and melancholic
d) Angry
Answer: c) Reflective and melancholic
32. What is the meaning of the line "The epistemology of loss"?a) Understanding how to play games
b) The philosophy of understanding and coping with loss
c) How to retrieve lost things
d) How to prevent losing things
Answer: b) The philosophy of understanding and coping with loss
33. How does the poem describe the boy's realization about life?a) The boy realizes life is full of joy and fun.
b) The boy realizes loss is painful but a necessary part of life.
c) The boy understands that everything can be replaced.
d) The boy decides to stop playing with balls.
Answer: b) The boy realizes loss is painful but a necessary part of life.
