CBSE Class 8 English Wisdom Paves the Way (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 6

1. What is the meaning of 'sound' as used in the passage?

A healthy B perfect C advice D felt sorry

2. What does 'intimately' mean?

A in a detailed way B perfect C advice D guiding light

3. What is the meaning of 'flawless'?

A perfect B advice C felt sorry D guided against

4. What does 'chastened' mean?

A felt sorry B advice C guiding light D perfect

5. What is the meaning of 'counsel'?

A advice B perfect C healthy D guided against

6. Arrange the following events in order of their occurrence from Scene II of the play. Which event happened first?

A The King makes the four young men his advisers, impressed by their skills. B The four young men present their skills to the King. C The King announces a competition for the young men. D The advisers give advice to the King.

7. Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow.

A A. Dev Datt believes that finding employment is an easy task. B B. Ram Datt is confident that the King would recognise their talents.

8. Ram Datt’s confidence in gaining the King’s recognition shows that he is:

A optimistic and believes in his own and his friends' abilities B arrogant and dismissive of others C uncertain and doubtful about his talents D indifferent to the King's opinion

9. In the line, ‘That’s why we press on towards Ujjain’, the phrase ‘press on’ refers to ________.

A A. continue our journey B B. stop and rest C C. give up hope

10. Har Datt says, “We need to devise a strategy.” What can be inferred about Har Datt’s character from his statement?

A He is doubtful of their abilities and wants to give up. B He is eager to rush into the palace without preparation. C He is cautious and thoughtful, preferring to plan ahead. D He relies on others to make decisions for the group.