Short Stories Quiz - CBSE Class 8 English

Free practice quiz: Short Stories (CBSE Class 8 English). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which short story features a clever fox and a foolish crow?

   1. The Fox and the Crow
   2. The Tortoise and the Hare
   3. The Lion and the Mouse
   4. The Ant and the Grasshopper
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   Answer: A. The Fox and the Crow

   The short story 'The Fox and the Crow' is a classic tale about a clever fox who tricks a crow into dropping its piece of cheese.

2. In 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant, what primary trait leads to Mathilde's downfall?

   1. Greed
   2. Pride
   3. Laziness
   4. Dishonesty
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   Answer: B. Pride

   Mathilde's pride leads her to borrow a necklace to appear wealthier than she is, which eventually leads to her financial ruin.

3. In 'The Monkey's Paw' by W.W. Jacobs, how many wishes are granted by the paw?

   1. One
   2. Two
   3. Three
   4. Four
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   Answer: C. Three

   The monkey's paw grants three wishes to each owner, but with dire consequences.

4. Which superstition is central to the plot of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

   1. Breaking a mirror
   2. Walking under a ladder
   3. Granting three wishes
   4. A black cat crossing your path
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   Answer: C. Granting three wishes

   The monkey's paw is said to grant three wishes, but each wish comes with an unforeseen and often tragic consequence, underscoring the theme of unintended consequences.

5. In 'The Gift of the Magi', what ironic twist concludes the story?

   1. Both gifts are used
   2. Neither gift is used
   3. They exchange gifts
   4. They lose the gifts
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   Answer: B. Neither gift is used

   The irony in 'The Gift of the Magi' is that both Della and Jim sell their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other that neither can use.

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