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

Q: In the poem 'How to Tell Wild Animals', which animal is said to 'leap and leap again' when it meets you?

Answer: B. The Leopard — The poet describes the leopard as leaping repeatedly upon his prey.

Q: What happens to the boy's ball in 'The Ball Poem'?

Answer: C. It falls into the water — The poem mentions the ball bounces merrily down the street and then into the water.

Q: Which animal is described as having a 'tawny beast' that roars at you?

Answer: B. Asian Lion — The poem identifies the Asian Lion by its tawny color and its loud roar.

ENGLISH · CLASS 10 · Andhra State Board

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

Frequently asked questions from Andhra State Board CLASS 10 ENGLISH — Chapter 12 POETRY : How to Tell Wild Animals and The Ball Poem, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

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.

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