Class 8 English Chapter 1: The Wit that Won Hearts — practice questions with answers
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Q1. In the story ‘The Wit that Won Hearts’, why did the king stop speaking to Queen Thirumalambal?
- She yawned while he recited his poem, and he thought she was disrespecting it
- She criticised his rule
- She refused to attend court
- She lost his ring
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Answer: A. She yawned while he recited his poem, and he thought she was disrespecting it
Why: She was exhausted after a tiring day. [p.4]
Why: She was exhausted after a tiring day. [p.4]
Q2. In the story ‘The Wit that Won Hearts’, what did Rama claim about his paddy seeds?
- They would give a yield three times greater
- They would grow without water
- They came from the moon
- They were poisonous
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Answer: A. They would give a yield three times greater
Why: This caused a murmur in court. [p.5]
Why: This caused a murmur in court. [p.5]
Q3. In the story ‘The Wit that Won Hearts’, how does the story end?
- The king apologises, the queen forgives him, and Rama is rewarded
- The queen leaves the palace
- Rama is punished
- The king stops writing poems
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Answer: A. The king apologises, the queen forgives him, and Rama is rewarded
Why: The palace brimmed with joy again. [p.7]
Why: The palace brimmed with joy again. [p.7]
Q4. In the story ‘The Wit that Won Hearts’, which qualities does Tenali Rama show? (Tick all that apply)
- Wit
- Patience
- Clever planning
- Arrogance
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Answer: A. Wit; B. Patience; C. Clever planning
Why: He listened patiently and made a well-planned approach. [p.3–6]
Why: He listened patiently and made a well-planned approach. [p.3–6]
Q5. In the story ‘The Wit that Won Hearts’, the king realised he had overreacted and apologised to the queen.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: ‘I have been foolish.’ [p.7]
Why: ‘I have been foolish.’ [p.7]
Q6. In the story ‘The Wit that Won Hearts’, the king believed Rama’s magic seeds immediately.
True or false?
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Answer: False
Why: He called the idea absurd. [p.5]
Why: He called the idea absurd. [p.5]
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