CBSE Class 8 English The Wit that Won Hearts (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 1

1. What was King Krishnadevaraya's reign known for?

A A time of constant warfare. B A period of famine and hardship. C A golden era of art, books, and beautiful buildings. D A time when the empire shrank in size.

2. What made Tenali Rama a favorite of the king and everyone in the empire?

A His strength as a warrior. B His ability to solve any problem with cleverness and humor. C His talent for singing and dancing. D His skill in managing the royal treasury.

3. Why did the king stop talking to Queen Thirumalamba?

A She criticized his poetry. B She fell asleep during his reading. C She yawned multiple times, which he found disrespectful. D She left the room before he finished.

4. What did Tenali Rama bring to the royal court to present to the king?

A A new type of weapon. B A plate full of revolutionary paddy seeds. C A scroll with a new poem. D A map of a newly discovered land.

5. What was the king's reaction when Tenali Rama explained his clever plan?

A He immediately understood and apologized to the queen. B He became even angrier and ordered Tenali Rama to leave. C He was confused and asked for more explanation. D He let out a big yawn, realizing his own mistake.

6. What is the title of the chapter that we have learned?

A The Wisdom That Solved Problems B The Wit That Won Hearts C The Problem Solving Genius D The Wisdom of Kings

7. Do you think humour and wit are just for fun, or can they actually solve serious problems? Rate your opinion from 1 (just fun) to 5 (super powerful tool).

A 1 - Just fun B 2 - Slightly useful C 3 - Moderately useful D 5 - Super powerful tool

8. What is the primary focus of Objective of the lesson?

A Understanding the moral of the story B Analyzing Tenali Rama's strategy C Learning how wit and clever thinking can solve real problems D Exploring the relationship between the king and queen

9. How did Tenali Rama approach conflicts or challenges?

A He fought fire with fire using physical strength B He used words like a master craftsman to resolve issues C He avoided conflicts altogether D He relied on his advisors to solve problems

10. Why did the queen feel helpless, misunderstood, and hurt in the story?

A She had done something wrong and was guilty. B The king was too proud and angry to listen to her explanation. C She was unable to find anyone to help her. D She was upset because Tenali Rama refused to help her.