The Tale of the Melon City

“The Tale of the Melon City” is written by __________

• Amitav Ghosh
• Arundhati Roy
• Vikram Seth
• Idries Shah

How does the writer describe the King?

• Arrogant
• Just and placid
• Egocentric
• Merciful

What did the King order to be constructed?

• An arch
• A tomb
• Footsteps
• A building

What was the purpose of the construction ordered by the King?

• To continue a legacy
• To solidify the King’s rule
• To improve viewers morally
• To carry out a ritual

What happened when the King rode down the thoroughfare?

• The crowd cheered
• No one was impressed
• The King’s crown fell
• Not mentioned

Why did the King’s crown fall?

• Because the arch was built too low
• Because he lost his balance
• Because the crown was heavy
• Because he was attacked

“This is a disgrace ” What was a disgrace?

• Poorly built arch
• Unenthusiastic crowd
• Crown being stroked
• None of the above

What order did the King give after the incident?

• He ordered workmen to be hanged
• He ordered to hang the chief of builders
• He ordered to summon the architect
• He ordered to gather all people

Who did the chief of builders blame?

• The public
• The architect
• The masons
• The workmen

What reason did the workmen give to the King?

• Instructions given were wrong
• Time provided was less
• Bricks were of the wrong size
• Changes were made at the last point