WINGS ENGLISH READER – AI Test Paper (Set 61)
Subject: English
mcq Questions
Marks each:
. What was the profession of Candy Jane's old neighbour, Professor Boogle?
- • A scientist
- • A gardener
- • A teacher
- • A writer
. Why was Zeus angry with mortals in the myth of Pandora's Box?
- • They challenged his authority.
- • They worshipped other gods.
- • They used fire, which was stolen from him.
- • They built a tower to reach heaven.
. What quality was Pandora given along with many good qualities that led her to open the box?
- • Greed
- • Fear
- • Anger
- • Curiosity
. What remained at the bottom of Pandora's Box after all evil came out?
- • Wealth
- • Power
- • Hope
- • Knowledge
. King Midas wished for the gift of turning whatever he touched into gold. From whom did he ask this gift?
- • Zeus
- • Prometheus
- • Dionysus
- • Hades
. How did King Midas get rid of his golden touch?
- • He prayed to Zeus.
- • He offered a sacrifice to the gods.
- • He washed himself in river Pactolus.
- • He gave away all his gold.
. According to Professor Boogle, what do myths tell us about?
- • Only real historical events.
- • Scientific discoveries and inventions.
- • Things that may happen in the future.
- • Events or heroes, both real and imaginative.
. Which of the following describes the article usage in 'the Equator'?
- • Used before a singular countable noun.
- • Used before a superlative adjective.
- • Used before a point on the globe.
- • Used before a vowel sound.
. When do we NOT use an article?
- • Before names of rivers.
- • When talking about things in general.
- • Before superlative adjectives.
- • Before geographical areas.
. What is the meaning of the word 'gloomy' as used in the text?
- • Excited
- • Happy
- • Sad
- • Confused
. What did Mr. Raven hold in his beak that Reynard the Fox desired?
- • A shiny stone
- • A morsel of food
- • A gold coin
- • A small feather
. How did Reynard the Fox flatter the Raven?
- • By praising his strength and courage.
- • By offering him more food.
- • By complimenting his feathers and suggesting he should be king if he could sing.
- • By telling him he was very smart.
. What was the Raven's natural voice like?
- • Melodious
- • A sweet melody
- • Just a croak
- • A loud shout
. For how many years had old sailor Johnny Jay been sailing since he turned twelve?
- • 12 years
- • 54 years
- • 66 years
- • 78 years
. What kind of bird was Crazy Coot?
- • A parrot
- • A macaw
- • A cockatoo
- • A raven
. What sound did Crazy Coot imitate that helped scare the thief?
- • Dog barking
- • Police siren and gunshots
- • Car alarm
- • Human screaming
. Which of the following sentences is in the Present Perfect Tense?
- • He will sail across the world.
- • He is sailing across the world.
- • He has sailed across the world.
- • He sailed across the world yesterday.
. What was Kong Hia Chiang's special ability?
- • He could run very fast.
- • He understood the language of birds.
- • He was an excellent warrior.
- • He could predict the future.
. Why was Kong Hia Chiang initially put in prison?
- • He stole a sheep.
- • He insulted the magistrate.
- • Nobody believed his story about the birds telling him about the dead sheep.
- • He refused to fight for the king.
. In the first stanza, who wants to 'take them' (the buds) from the tree?
- • The sun
- • The wind
- • The frost
- • The rain
short Questions
Marks each:
. Why did Candy Jane's father call her a 'Pandora's Box'?
. What was the lesson the Fox wanted to teach the Raven, and what was the 'price' the Raven paid for it?
. Describe two things that made Crazy Coot a special pet.
. How did Kong Hia Chiang finally prove his ability to speak to birds to the jailer?
long Questions
Marks each:
. Explain the myths of 'Pandora's Box' and 'Midas Touch'. What does Professor Boogle say about the usefulness of such old stories?
. Describe the journey of Kong Hia Chiang from a simple lad to a noble in the empire. What moral lesson can be drawn from his story?
tf Questions
Marks each:
. Candy Jane's father called her a 'Pandora's Box' because she always carried a box with her.
. The Raven was sitting on a wall when the Fox approached him.
. The Fox's real intention was to educate the Raven about the vice of vanity.
. Johnny Jay and Crazy Coot loved meeting new people and were very sociable.
. After proving his talent, Kong Hia Chiang was invited to study with the princes and raised to a high rank.
fitb Questions
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