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

1. How did the four scholars deduce that the passing camel was lame in one leg?

A They saw it limping down the road ahead of them. B The merchant told them his camel had a bad leg. C The footprints on one side of the road were lighter and dragging. D There were drops of blood on the left side of the road.

2. Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the play's definition of "wisdom" rather than just "knowledge"?

A Memorizing the exact distance from the village to Ujjain. B Knowing that camels can carry heavy loads of wheat and sugar. C Using scattered visual clues on a dirt road to accurately reconstruct an unseen event. D Reading a book about the different breeds of camels in India.

3. What specific physical clue led the men to believe the camel had a short tail?

A The footprints were very close together. B Leaves were only eaten on the left side of the bush. C Swarms of ants were gathered on the right side of the road. D There were drops of blood on the road from mosquito bites.

4. Why did the Merchant immediately assume the four young men were thieves?

A They were caught holding bags of wheat and sugar. B He saw them running away from the bushes. C They described his missing camel so perfectly that he thought they must have seen and stolen it. D The King of Ujjain told the merchant that the scholars were criminals.

5. What was the final judgment delivered by the King of Ujjain?

A He ordered the scholars to buy the merchant a new camel. B He threw the scholars in the dungeon for stealing. C He realized the scholars' brilliance and appointed them as his royal advisors. D He banished both the merchant and the scholars from Ujjain.

6. What is the primary difference in how the King and the Merchant handled the conflict in Scene II?

A The Merchant used logical deduction, while the King used guesswork. B The Merchant jumped to angry conclusions without proof, while the King gathered facts before making a decision. C The King cared only about the stolen wealth, while the merchant cared about finding the truth. D The Merchant asked thoughtful questions, while the King immediately issued a punishment.

7. "You _____ not accuse someone of a crime without solid proof." Which modal verb best completes the sentence to show strong advice?

A might B can C should D could

8. The King listened to the scholars' explanation. What is the correct noun form of the verb 'deduce' as used in this lesson?

A Deducing B Deductive C Deduction D Deduct

9. Which of the following statements best captures the King's philosophy during the trial?

A "Guilty until proven innocent." B "Listen to the evidence before delivering a verdict." C "Those who speak the loudest are usually telling the truth." D "Punish first, ask questions later."