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.

This CBSE Class 12 English practice quiz has 14 multiple-choice questions on The Tiger King, and 14 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz 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.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What is the significance of the number 100 in the story?
2. What is ironic about the Maharaja's death?
3. Describe the Maharaja's character. Is he brave or foolhardy?
4. Analyze the significance of the various instances of foreshadowing in the story.
5. Discuss the role of fate and destiny in shaping the Maharaja's life and death.
6. Compare and contrast the Maharaja's worldview with that of the astrologer. How do their differing perspectives shape the narrative?
7. What is the significance of the wooden tiger in the story?
8. Explain the use of symbolism in 'The Tiger King'.
9. Discuss the narrative technique employed in "The Tiger King" and how it contributes to the overall effect of the story.

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