The Tiger King Quiz - CBSE Class 12 English

Free practice quiz: The Tiger King (CBSE Class 12 English). 14 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the central conflict in "The Tiger King"?

   1. The Maharaja's struggle with his own mortality.
   2. The Maharaja's conflict with the British Raj.
   3. The Maharaja's obsession with tigers and his defiance of fate.
   4. The Maharaja's love for his family.
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   Answer: C. The Maharaja's obsession with tigers and his defiance of fate.

   The story revolves around the Maharaja's relentless pursuit of killing 100 tigers, showcasing his arrogance and disregard for fate's warnings.

2. How does the astrologer's prediction impact the Maharaja's life?

   1. It motivates him to hunt more tigers.
   2. It has no impact at all.
   3. It makes him abandon his ambition.
   4. It fuels his determination and leads to a series of events.
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   Answer: D. It fuels his determination and leads to a series of events.

   The prediction acts as a catalyst, strengthening the Maharaja's resolve and initiating a chain of events that shape the narrative.

3. How does the author use satire in "The Tiger King"?

   1. To praise the Maharaja's achievements.
   2. To criticize the British Raj.
   3. To make fun of superstition and arrogance.
   4. To promote hunting as a sport.
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   Answer: C. To make fun of superstition and arrogance.

   The story satirizes the Maharaja's blind faith in astrology and his arrogant disregard for consequences.

4. How does the narrative style contribute to the overall impact of the story?

   1. It makes the story confusing and unclear.
   2. It makes the story realistic and serious.
   3. It enhances the satirical and ironic tone.
   4. It makes the story dull and uninteresting.
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   Answer: C. It enhances the satirical and ironic tone.

   The author's narrative style, with its blend of humor and irony, strengthens the story's satirical and ironic impact.

5. How does the setting of the story contribute to its overall theme?

   1. Setting plays a minor role in the story.
   2. Setting is irrelevant to the theme of the story.
   3. The setting enhances the exotic and satirical elements of the narrative.
   4. The setting is used to create a realistic backdrop.
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   Answer: C. The setting enhances the exotic and satirical elements of the narrative.

   The story's setting in an Indian princely state adds to its exotic atmosphere, allowing for the satirical portrayal of the Maharaja's actions and beliefs.

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