Chapter-1: The Ant and the Cricket 1. Whose fables is the poem “The Ant and The Cricket” adapted from? Rudyard Kipling Paulo Coelho Dan Brown Aesop None 2. Which word is closest to the meaning ‘scarcity of food’? Sarvation Hunger Misery Famine None 3. Did he wish to repay the ant? Yes No Maybe Not mentioned in the poem None 4. Who said “I am your servant and friend”? ant cricket both no one None 5. The poet has described the cricket as- Silly Young Accustomed to sing All of the above None 6. What would he die of, if the ant didn’t help him? Starvation and famine Starvation and sorrow Starvation and poverty Starvation and weakness None 7. What did he want from the ant? Mouthful of grain Shelter from rain New clothes Only A and B None 8. What did the ant advise him to do all winter? Sing Dance Sleep Rest None 9. What was the policy of the ants? Never borrow, never lend Always give and take Share and grow None of the above None 10. When did the cricket begin to complain? Summers and spring When he was drenched in rain When he found his cupboard was empty All of the above None 11. Which character neglected to store food for the winter? The ant The cricket Both the ant and the cricket None of the above None 12. What happened to the cricket when winter arrived? It found shelter with the ant It realized the importance of preparation It faced hunger and helplessness It enjoyed the winter season None 13. How did the ant respond to the cricket’s request for help? The ant readily shared its food The ant ignored the cricket’s plea The ant scolded the cricket The ant felt sorry for the cricket None 14. What did the ant do during the summer to prepare for the future? It enjoyed leisure time with the cricket It stored enough food for the winter It sought help from other ants It sang and danced in the meadows None 15. What was the condition of the cricket during the summer and spring seasons? It worked alongside the ant It worried about the future It enjoyed carefree days It helped other insects None 16. What lesson does the ant teach the cricket? The importance of friendship The joy of singing and dancing The significance of planning and preparation The need for seeking help from others None 17. How does the poem portray the ant? Lazy and careless Carefree and happy Wise and hardworking Unkind and selfish None 18. What is the moral of the poem? Enjoy life without worrying about the future Seek help from others when in need Be responsible and plan for the future Carefree living leads to happiness None 19. What did the cricket do during the summers and springs? Stored food for the winter Worked hard alongside the ant Enjoyed singing and dancing Prepared for the upcoming challenges None 20. What happened to the ground as winter arrived? It became covered with snow It bloomed with flowers and leaves It turned dry and barren It provided abundant food None 1 out of 2 Time's up
