The Tale of Melon City

Q.

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

• Amitav Ghosh

• Vikram Seth

• Arundhati Roy

• Idries Shah

How does the writer describe the King?

• Arrogant

• Just and placid

• Humbe

• Merciful

Q.

What did the King order to be constructed?

• An arch

• A tomb

• A building

• A gate

Q.

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

answer choices

To solidify the King’s rule

To improve viewers morally

To carry out a ritual

• To continue a legacy

• To solidify viewers morally

• To improve viewers morally

• To carry out a ritual

What happened when the King rode down the thoroughfare?

• The crowds cheer

• No one was impressed

• The king's crown fell

• None of the above

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 the chief of the builder to be hanged

• He summoned the architect

• He ordered the crowds to gather

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