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Maharashtra State Board School Quizzes

Quiz on Parody (English)

Vincent Augustine D'Souza

Standard Eight English

1. What is the name of the old man?

Uncle Thomas
Father William
John Snow
Luke Smith
Correct Answer: Father William

2. What is the secret of the old man's health?

He did not abuse his health and vigour.
He jogged.
He ate almonds.
He ate eggs, fish and meat.
Correct Answer: He did not abuse his health and vigour.

3. Why does the old man not grumble about the days that are gone?

They were sad days.
They were bad days.
He did not do anything to grieve for the past.
There was no internet.
Correct Answer: He did not do anything to grieve for the past.

4. What is the reason the old man can talk about death so cheerfully?

He lived a long life.
His dreams have come true.
His wishes are fulfilled.
In his youth he remembered God.
Correct Answer: In his youth he remembered God.

5. Why is the old man not afraid to stand on his head for a long time?

He is sure he has no brain.
Practice has made him perfect.
His days are numbered.
Ropes are tied to his feet.
Correct Answer: He is sure he has no brain.

6. What has made his jaws really strong?

He took to law and argued each case with his wife.
Correct Answer: He took to law and argued each case with his wife.

7. Who wrote the original poem?

Oliver Goldsmith
Robert Southey
Samuel Coleridge
Charles Lamb
Correct Answer: Robert Southey

8. Who wrote the parody of the poem?

George Bernard Shaw
John Keats
Charles Dickens
Lewis Carroll
Correct Answer: Lewis Carroll

9. How many questions did the old man answer?

two
three
four
six
Correct Answer: three

Originally posted 2015-11-25 11:59:14.