8 वी - महाराष्ट्र बोर्ड - इंग्रजी टेस्ट - Be the Best & Androcles and the Lion
8 वी - महाराष्ट्र बोर्ड - इंग्रजी टेस्ट - Be the Best & Androcles and the Lion
SECTION A: POEM — "BE THE BEST" (15 MARKS)
Q1. If you cannot be a pine on the top of the hill, what should you be?
[A] A scrub in the valley
[B] A bush in the forest
[C] A tree in the garden
[D] A flower in the field
Q2. According to the poet, where is the best little scrub found?
[A] Under the tall trees
[B] By the side of the rill
[C] On the high mountains
[D] Deep inside the woods
Q3. If you can't be a bush, what should you be according to the poem?
[A] A tall pine tree
[B] A small wild flower
[C] A bit of the grass
[D] A leaf on a branch
Q4. What does a "bit of the grass" make happier?
[A] The wide blue ocean
[B] The long dusty highway
[C] The dark green forest
[D] The high snowy peaks
Q5. If you are a Muskie, what should you try to be?
[A] A bigger whale
[B] A swifter shark
[C] A livelier bass
[D] A golden dolphin
Q6. What point is the poet making by referencing "Muskie" and "Bass"?
[A] Types of animals
[B] Types of fresh fish
[C] Types of sea birds
[D] Types of lake weeds
Q7. Why can't we all be captains in the ship of life?
[A] Ships are too small
[B] Captaincy is difficult
[C] There must be a crew
[D] Nobody wants to work
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Q8. What kind of work is available for people in the world?
[A] Only big important tasks
[B] Only small easy jobs
[C] Big work and lesser tasks
[D] No work for the small
Q9. Which task should one prioritize and perform first?
[A] The most famous task
[B] The one that is near
[C] The most difficult task
[D] The one that pays well
Q10. If you cannot be a grand highway, what should you be?
[A] A narrow sidewalk
[B] A small dusty trail
[C] A wide city street
[D] A bridge over water
Q11. If you cannot be the sun, what should you be?
[A] A bright white moon
[B] A small twinkling star
[C] A dark rain cloud
[D] A glowing firefly
Q12. According to the poem, what does NOT determine success or failure?
[A] The size you are
[B] The effort you give
[C] The skills you have
[D] The path you choose
Q13. Who is the poet of the inspirational poem "Be the Best"?
[A] Robert Frost
[B] Douglas Malloch
[C] William Wordsworth
[D] Rudyard Kipling
Q14. What is the fundamental, overarching message of the poem?
[A] Always strive to be the leader
[B] Be the best version of yourself
[C] Seek out only large, visible tasks
[D] Constantly compete with others
Q15. What does the specific word "Rill" mean in the context of the poem?
[A] A large mountain peak
[B] A small stream or brook
[C] A thick, dense forest
[D] A deep, rocky valley
SECTION B: PROSE — "ANDROCLES AND THE LION" (15 MARKS)
Q16. In ancient times, what was the socio-economic status of Androcles?
[A] A wealthy merchant
[B] A brave soldier
[C] A poor slave
[D] A royal palace guard
Q17. How did Androcles' master treat his slaves?
[A] With great kindness and respect
[B] Cruelly, harshly, and starved them
[C] Like his own family members
[D] He completely ignored their presence
Q18. Where did Androcles take shelter immediately after escaping captivity?
[A] In a nearby rural village
[B] In a crowded metropolitan city
[C] In a secluded forest cave
[D] On a commercial wooden ship
Q19. What specific sound did Androcles hear while hiding in the forest?
[A] A bird singing sweetly
[B] A lion moaning in distress
[C] A hunter shouting orders
[D] A river flowing rapidly
Q20. Why didn't the lion attack Androcles during their first encounter?
[A] It was not feeling hungry
[B] It was too old to hunt
[C] It was in great physical pain
[D] It was a trained, tame lion
Q21. What was the exact cause of the lion's severe distress?
[A] A hunter's embedded arrow
[B] A broken front leg bone
[C] A large thorn piercing its toe
[D] A poisonous snake bite
Q22. How did Androcles display his courage and bravery?
[A] By fighting the lion with a stick
[B] By approaching and pulling out the thorn
[C] By running away as fast as possible
[D] By shouting loudly to call for assistance
Q23. What did the lion do immediately after the thorn was removed?
[A] It bit Androcles out of instinct
[B] It ran away further into the woods
[C] It licked his hand out of gratitude
[D] It roared loudly to assert dominance
Q24. How long did Androcles and the lion live peacefully together in the wild?
[A] For many years
[B] For several days
[C] Only for about one hour
[D] Continually until they passed away
Q25. Where were Androcles and the lion eventually captured by authorities?
[A] In a bustling city market
[B] Separately within the forest
[C] At the master's private house
[D] Near a riverbank while drinking water
Q26. What was the severe legal punishment for runaway slaves in ancient Rome?
[A] Paying a heavy financial fine
[B] Sent to a maximum-security prison
[C] Thrown to wild beasts in public arenas
[D] Working indefinitely in dark mineral mines
Q27. What surprising event occurred when the starved lion was released into the arena?
[A] It quickly attacked and killed Androcles
[B] It pounced on the arena guards instead
[C] It recognized Androcles and showed affection
[D] It ignored everyone and fell asleep on the ground
Q28. How did the Emperor react to this highly unusual arena spectacle?
[A] He became incredibly angry at the delay
[B] He was filled with absolute wonder and amazement
[C] He immediately ordered more dangerous beasts
[D] He stood up and left the arena in disgust
Q29. When offered a reward by the Emperor, what did Androcles request?
[A] A massive amount of gold and treasures
[B] Complete ownership of his former master's estate
[C] The immediate freedom of the lion along with himself
[D] A high-ranking military post in the Roman army
Q30. What is the primary moral lesson taught by the story of Androcles?
[A] Slaves should escape at the first opportunity
[B] Lions are inherently dangerous creatures
[C] Kindness is reciprocal and never goes to waste
[D] Emperors are always fair in their judgements
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