Class 6 English Chapter 2 MCQ Online Test The Raven and the Fox
MCQ of The Raven and the Fox – MCQ on The Raven and the Fox
Question 1.
Who does the fox represent in the society?
(a) innocent and gullible people
(b) opportunists
(c) foolish people
(d) Both (a) and (c)
Answer:
Option (b) is correct.
Explanation:
The fox represents opportunists because he tricks the raven to get what he wants, showing how some people take advantage of others to benefit themselves.
Question 2.
“Mr Raven was perched upon a limb, – Why do you think, the poet has addressed Uie Raven as ‘Mr’?
(a) because the poet wants to give the readers an idea about the flattering words of the Fox as the poem progresses.
(b) because the poet respects the Raven.
(c) because the Fox respects the Raven.
(d) none of the above.
Answer:
Option (a) is correct
Explanation:
The poet addresses “Mr” to set the stage for the fox’s the poem, making the Raven feel respected, which makes the trick
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Question 3.
What is implied by the phrase ‘admiring tones?.
(a) praises
(b) flattery
(c) rebuke
(d) anger
Answer:
Option (b) is correct makes
Explanation:
The fox speaks in a way that make the Raven feel admired andS*ZMorsel fox’s flattery is merely a tnck to obtain the the Raven is holding.
Question 4.
“A morsel the fox would go far to seek – the tone expressed in the given line.
(a) Indifference
(b) Determination
(c) Despair
(d) Fear
Answer:
Option (b) is correct
Explanation:
The given line shows that the fox is willing to do anything to get the morsel.
Question 5.
Who does the Raven represent in the society?
(a) innocent and gullible people
(b) opportunists
(c) foolish people
(d) Both (a) and (c)
Answer:
Option (d) is correct
Explanation:
The Raven represents both innocent and gullible people, as well as foolish individuals. The Raven is easily deceived by the fox’s flattery due to his pride and lack of self-awareness.
Question 6.
Which of the following sentences express the same meaning as ‘limb’ does in the poem?
(a) After the accident, he felt pain in every limb and struggled to move.
(b) The bird perched delicately on the limb of the old oak tree.
(c) She went out on a limb to try something new, hoping it would work.
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer:
Option (b) is correct
Explanation:
In the poem, ‘limb’ refers to a branch of a tree where the Raven is perched. The sentence “The bird perched delicately on the limb of the old oak tree” uses ‘limb’ in the same context as the poem. Option (a) refers to a body part and Option (c) uses limb in a figurative sense, meaning to take a risk.
Question 7.
“The Raven, who did not see the joke,” – What do you tliink is referred to as ‘joke’ here?
(a) The joke refers to some funny joke that the fox cracked.
(b) The joke refers to the fact that the fox did not have the morsel.
(c) The joke refer to the malicious intention of the fox behind the flattering words.
(d) all of the above.
Answer:
Option (c) is correct.
Explanation:
In the context of the fable, the joke refers to the malicious intention of the Fox behind the flattering words. The Raven fails to see that the Fox’s compliments are a trick to make him drop the morsel.
Question 8.
Which of the following words from the poem means the same as ‘looked at closely with interest ?
(a) perched
(b) looked
(c) eyed
(d) ignored
Answer:
Option (c) is correct.
Explanation:
In the poem, ‘eyed’ means to look at closely with interest, as in how the Fox is watching the morsel the Raven is holding.
Question 9.
“Pride, my friend, is rather unwise;” – What is the poet trying to express?
(a) Pride makes a person look at things in an unwise manner leading to negative consequences.
(b) Pride makes a person look at things in an unwise manner creating problems for others.
(c) Pride makes a person look at things wisely and bring a different perspective.
(d) Both (a) and (c)
Answer:
Option (a) is correct.
Explanation:
The poet is expressing that pride leads a person to act unwisely, which can result m negative consequences, as demonstrated by the loss of the morsel by the Raven.
Question 10.
“Ignore sweet words that make you clow.” – Why does the Fox say so?
(a) Because the Fox’s intention to have the morsel was shattered by the Raven.
(b) Because the Raven could understand that it was nothmg but false compliments.
(c) Because the Fox’s intention to have the morsel met by then so he revealed the truth.
(d) Because the Fox was no longer interested to have the morsel.
Answer:
Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: The Fox says “ignore sweet words that make you glow” after he successfully tricks the Raven into dropping the morsel. By revealing the truth, the Fox is emphasising the lesson th he should be cautious of flattering words, used to get what he wanted fr the Raven.
Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1.
The Raven’s voice was not sweet as described by ‘ the fox and it was just
(a) a croak
(b) a chirp
(c) a coo
(d) a whistle
Answer:
(a) a croak
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Question 2.
The Raven was and the fox was
(a) foolish, clever
(b) clever, foolish
(c) wise, greedy
(d) greedy, wise
Answer:
(a) foolish, clever
Question 3.
The fox compliments the Raven on
(a) his looks
(b) his looks and voice
(c) the possibility of him being a king
(d) his big beak
Answer:
(a) his looks
Question 4.
The value that we learn from the poem ‘The Raven and The Fox’ is
(a) we should feel proud when we receive compliments
(b) we must always share our food
(c) we must always stay humble
(d) we must not trust the words of flattery
Answer:
(d) we must not trust the words of flattery
Question 5.
What was the fox’s tone while complimenting the Raven?
(a) Sarcastic
(b) Happy
(c) Sincere
(d) Admiring
Answer:
(a) Sarcastic
Fill in the Blanks
1. Reynard, the fox noticed that Mr Raven had a ____________ In his beak.
Answer:
piece of food
2. The fox wanted the Raven to open Its ____________ because he wanted to get the morsel from Its beak.
Answer:
beak
3. Mr. Raven’s voice could be described as a ____________
Answer:
harsh and unpleasant
4. In the end, the fox is ____________
Answer:
happy
State True or False
1. The Raven has beautiful feathers.
Answer:
False
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2. The Raven is the most intelligent bird in the world.
Answer:
False
3. The fox finally gets the morsel from Raven.
Answer:
True
4. The Raven was sitting on a wall.
Answer:
False
5. The fox starts his flattery by praising the Raven’s appearance.
Answer:
True