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Chapter 12 POETRY : How to Tell Wild Animals and The Ball Poem — Online MCQ Test

ENGLISH · CLASS 10 · Andhra State Board
Practice Chapter 12 POETRY : How to Tell Wild Animals and The Ball Poem with a free chapter-wise online MCQ test. This chapter covers: This chapter covers humorous ways to identify dangerous wild beasts paired with a reflective poem on a young boy learning loss responsibility and coping through a lost ball.. AI-generated questions from basic to board-exam level, with instant results and explanations.

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Chapter 12 POETRY : How to Tell Wild Animals and The Ball Poem — Important Questions & Answers

In the poem 'How to Tell Wild Animals', which animal is said to 'leap and leap again' when it meets you?
  • A. The Lion
  • B. The Leopard
  • C. The Bear
  • D. The Hyena
Answer: B. The Leopard
The poet describes the leopard as leaping repeatedly upon his prey.
What happens to the boy's ball in 'The Ball Poem'?
  • A. It is stolen by a friend
  • B. It is popped by a thorn
  • C. It falls into the water
  • D. It gets lost in the forest
Answer: C. It falls into the water
The poem mentions the ball bounces merrily down the street and then into the water.
Which animal is described as having a 'tawny beast' that roars at you?
  • A. Bengal Tiger
  • B. Asian Lion
  • C. Hyena
  • D. Leopard
Answer: B. Asian Lion
The poem identifies the Asian Lion by its tawny color and its loud roar.
Compare the tone of the two poems. Which statement is true?
  • A. Both poems are serious and mournful.
  • B. Both poems are humorous and lighthearted.
  • C. The first is humorous; the second is philosophical.
  • D. The first is philosophical; the second is humorous.
Answer: C. The first is humorous; the second is philosophical.
Carolyn Wells uses humor to identify animals, while John Berryman uses the ball as a metaphor for loss.
In 'How to Tell Wild Animals', what is the irony behind the poet's advice on identifying animals?
  • A. The animals are too dangerous to get close enough to identify.
  • B. The animals are actually friendly pets.
  • C. The poet suggests the animals are waiting to be identified.
  • D. The descriptions are scientifically inaccurate.
Answer: A. The animals are too dangerous to get close enough to identify.
The humor lies in the absurdity of standing close enough to these dangerous beasts to observe their habits.