How to Tell Wild Animals Class 10 MCQ Quiz – Test Your Knowledge!

Though to distinguish beasts of prey
A novice might nonplus,
The Crocodile you always may
Tell from the Hyena thus:
Hyenas come with merry smiles;
But if they weep they’re Crocodiles.

What, according to the extract, would cause bewilderment?

What does the poet imply by saying, "If there is nothing on the tree, 'Tis the chameleon you see"?

If you encounter a creature that "hugs you very, very hard," what should you do according to the poem?

Or if sometime when roaming round,
A noble wild beast greets you,
With black stripes on a yellow ground,
Just notice if he eats you.
This simple rule may help you learn
The Bengal Tiger to discern.

If strolling forth, a beast you view,
Whose hide with spots is peppered,
As soon as he has lept on you,
You’ll know it is the Leopard.
’Twill do no good to roar with pain,
He’ll only lep and lep again.

Select the appropriate option to complete the sentence.

The tone of the poet when telling how to identify a wild animal is both scary and __________.

Or if sometime when roaming round,
A noble wild beast greets you,
With black stripes on a yellow ground,
Just notice if he eats you.
This simple rule may help you learn
The Bengal Tiger to discern.

If strolling forth, a beast you view,
Whose hide with spots is peppered,
As soon as he has lept on you,
You’ll know it is the Leopard.
’Twill do no good to roar with pain,
He’ll only lep and lep again.

State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE:

The extract tells us the similarities between tigers and leopards.

If strolling forth, a beast you view,
Whose hide with spots is peppered,
As soon as he has lept on you,
You’ll know it is the Leopard.
’Twill do no good to roar with pain,
He’ll only lep and lep again.

Given below are four examples of activities that Jasmeet does. Choose the option that correctly demonstrates ‘strolling’.

Though to distinguish beasts of prey
A novice might nonplus,
The Crocodile you always may
Tell from the Hyena thus:
Hyenas come with merry smiles;
But if they weep they’re Crocodiles.

Choose the crocodile fact that is related to the given extract.

If strolling forth, a beast you view,
Whose hide with spots is peppered,
As soon as he has lept on you,
You’ll know it is the Leopard.
’Twill do no good to roar with pain,
He’ll only lep and lep again.

Choose the option that matches the rhyme scheme of the extract.

What literary device is used in the line, "A noble wild beast greets you"?

Why does the poet use humor to describe wild animals?

What is the purpose of the poet's exaggerated descriptions of wild animals?

Though to distinguish beasts of prey
A novice might nonplus,
The Crocodile you always may
Tell from the Hyena thus:
Hyenas come with merry smiles;
But if they weep they’re Crocodiles.

Choose the line from the given stanza that the poet takes liberty with, to fit to the rhyme scheme.

If strolling forth, a beast you view,
Whose hide with spots is peppered,
As soon as he has lept on you,
You’ll know it is the Leopard.
’Twill do no good to roar with pain,
He’ll only lep and lep again.

Choose the option listing the stanza that would follow the given extract.

If strolling forth, a beast you view,
Whose hide with spots is peppered,
As soon as he has lept on you,
You’ll know it is the Leopard.
’Twill do no good to roar with pain,
He’ll only lep and lep again.

Which option lists the statement that is NOT TRUE according to the extract?

Though to distinguish beasts of prey
A novice might nonplus,
The Crocodile you always may
Tell from the Hyena thus:
Hyenas come with merry smiles;
But if they weep they’re Crocodiles.

Which option lists the image that DOES NOT indicate what the poet means by ‘beasts of prey’?