Class 8 English (Sankardev)

Chapter 4

The Wasp and the Bee

1) Why is the wasp upset?

(A) Because people like bees more than wasps. (B) Because he doesn't think he is handsome. (C) Because he doesn't have a sting. (D) Because he doesn't have a busy and good-natured personality.

Ans- (A) Because people like bees more than wasps.

2) Why do people like bees more than wasps?

(A) Because bees are more handsome. (B) Because bees are more busy and good-natured. (C) Because bees don't have stings. (D) Because bees make honey.

Ans- (B) Because bees are more busy and good-natured.

3) What is the main moral of the poem?

(A) It is more important to be kind and helpful than to be handsome. (B) People should not be mean and malicious. (C) People should be mindful of how their actions affect others. (D) All of the above.

Ans- (D) All of the above.

4) What is the tone of the poem?

(A) Humorous (B) Satirical (C) Moralistic (D) All of the above

Ans- (D) All of the above

5) The poem is written in what form?

(A) Free verse (B) Sonnet (C) Fable (D) Ballad

Ans- (C) Fable

6) The wasp is known for stinging people.

(A) True
(B) False
(C) Nor

Ans-(A) True

7) The bee is a lazy and ill-natured creature.

( A) True
(B) False
(C) Nor

Ans-(B) False

8) The wasp's shape is most elegant to behold.

(A) False
(B) True
(C) Nor

Ans- (B) True

9) Which of the following lines best summarizes the main theme of the poem?

(A) "But indeed they would love me no better than you, If I were but half as much mischief to do." (B) "They'll never be loved, if they're ever so fair." (C) "But I'm a busy and good-natured bee." (D) "All of the above."

Ans- (D) "All of the above."

10) The wasp's back is as bright and as yellow as gold.

(A) False
(B) True
(C) Nor

Ans- (B) True