CBSE Class 8 English The Wit that Won Hearts Worksheet Set 01

Fill in the Blanks

Question. Tenali Ramakrishna was famous for his quick __________ and humor.
Answer: wit
Explanation: Tenali Rama was very smart and always used funny, clever tricks to solve hard problems.

Question. The palace mood became __________ after the king's quarrel with the queen.
Answer: gloomy
Explanation: When the king and queen were angry and not talking, everyone in the palace felt sad and quiet.

Question. The king stopped talking to Queen Thirumalambal because she __________ during his poem recitation.
Answer: yawned
Explanation: The queen was tired and opened her mouth in a natural yawn, but the king thought she was bored of his poem.

Question. The eight famous poets in Krishnadeva Raya's court were called __________.
Answer: Ashtadiggajas
Explanation: 'Ashtadiggajas' means eight great pillars; it was the special name given to the eight finest poets in the kingdom.

Question. The Vijayanagara Empire was famous for its glory, wealth, and __________ achievements.
Answer: cultural
Explanation: The kingdom was well known for its wonderful temples, music, dance, and beautiful books.

Question. The courtiers teased Rama by calling his paddy seeds __________ seeds.
Answer: magic
Explanation: The other court ministers laughed at Tenali Rama and jokingly asked if his seeds had magic powers.

Question. The queen asked Tenali Rama's help because she was __________ about the quarrel.
Answer: distraught
Explanation: The queen was deeply sad and worried because the king had stopped speaking to her.

Question. Tenali Rama compared yawning to someone __________ seeds recklessly.
Answer: sowing
Explanation: Tenali explained that just like scattering seeds on the ground, a yawn happens naturally and without any bad intentions.

Question. King Krishnadeva Raya's rule is often called the __________ of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Answer: Golden Era
Explanation: It was called the Golden Era because the empire was rich, peaceful, and full of art and poetry.

Question. The king realized his __________ had blinded him to the queen's harmless yawning.
Answer: pride
Explanation: The king understood that his foolish ego made him angry over a simple, natural yawn.

True or False

Question. The courtiers were genuinely impressed by Tenali Rama's “revolutionary” paddy seeds and thought they would triple the harvest.
Answer: False
Explanation: The courtiers did not believe him; they made fun of Rama and whispered sarcastic jokes behind his back.

Question. The king's frustration from the quarrel led the palace atmosphere to become somber and quiet.
Answer: True
Explanation: When the king was upset, the happy hallways turned silent, and nobody dared to laugh or smile.

Question. The story ends with the king and queen presenting Tenali Rama with a new title for his wisdom.
Answer: False
Explanation: The royal couple rewarded Tenali Rama with rich gifts and treasure, not a new title.

Question. The Ashtadiggajas were a team of eight celebrated warriors in Krishnadeva Raya's court.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Ashtadiggajas were not soldiers; they were eight brilliant poets who wrote great books and poems.

Question. When the king yawned during Rama's discussion about sowing seeds, it was a mark of disrespect.
Answer: False
Explanation: Yawning is as natural as breathing; the king did not yawn to disrespect Tenali Rama.

Question. King Krishnadeva Raya's reign is recalled as the Golden Era of the Vijayanagara Empire because of his military conquests.
Answer: False
Explanation: It was known as the Golden Era because art, literature, architecture, and peace blossomed during his reign.

Question. Tenali Ramakrishna was mainly known for his serious and reserved nature in the king's court.
Answer: False
Explanation: Tenali Rama was famous for his joyful wit, playful humor, and quick thinking.

Question. The king admitted that his pride had clouded his judgment in his quarrel with the queen.
Answer: True
Explanation: The king said sorry to the queen and admitted that his hurt ego had made him act foolishly.

Question. The king and queen's quarrel began when the queen explicitly insulted the king's poem.
Answer: False
Explanation: The queen never said anything bad about the poem; she just yawned because she was tired.

Question. Tenali Rama immediately offered his solution to the king and queen without any planning.
Answer: False
Explanation: Tenali took his time to come up with a clever, well-planned trick so the king would realize his mistake on his own.

Questions / Short Question Answers

Question. How did the king's anger influence the palace atmosphere?
(a) It became lively and joyful
(b) It turned gloomy and tense
(c) No one noticed any change
(d) The queen hosted more parties
Answer: (b) It turned gloomy and tense
Explanation: Because the king was angry and silent, a heavy shadow fell over the whole palace, making everyone nervous.

Question. Two statements are given below. Read them carefully and select the correct option:
Assertion (A): The queen sought Tenali Rama's help to resolve her quarrel with the king.
Reason (R): Tenali Ramakrishna was famous for his quick wit and humor, and his ability to provide clever solutions to difficult problems.
Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Explanation: The queen went to Tenali Rama because everyone in the kingdom knew he was the only one smart enough to fix delicate problems with his clever wit.

Question. Two statements are given below. Read them carefully and choose the correct code:
Assertion (A): The king was initially unhappy with Tenali Rama's suggestion of “revolutionary” paddy seeds.
Reason (R): The king was concerned about the practical challenges of cultivating such seeds, including the need for special soil, manure, and pest repellents, and the potential suffering of farmers.
Codes:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Explanation: The king frowned at the seed idea because he cared for his farmers and knew they could not afford rare soil and expensive fertilizers.

Match the Following

Question. Pair the persons and terms in Column A with their correct descriptions in Column B:

Answer:
(i) Ashtadiggajas — (b) Eight celebrated royal poets
(ii) Queen Thirumalambal — (d) Yawned during a poem recitation
(iii) Tenali Rama — (a) Clever court jester and advisor
(iv) Krishnadeva Raya — (c) King of the Vijayanagara Empire
Explanation: Ashtadiggajas were the eight poets, Queen Thirumalambal yawned innocently, Tenali Rama brought peace with his wit, and Krishnadeva Raya ruled the great empire.

Vocabulary Activity - "Guess the Word"

Question. I refer to the assembly of eight celebrated poets in King Krishnadeva Raya's court. Who am I?
Answer: Ashtadiggajas
Explanation: These were the eight brilliant scholars who made the king's court famous for literature and poetry.

Question. I am a word describing the queen when she felt greatly upset and worried about the quarrel. What word am I?
Answer: Distraught
Explanation: 'Distraught' means feeling deeply troubled and sad because of a painful situation.

Question. I am the ability to think fast and say clever, humorous things, for which Tenali Rama was renowned. What word am I?
Answer: Wit
Explanation: 'Wit' means having quick intelligence and the talent to make people laugh while teaching them a lesson.

Question. I describe a dark, sad, and tense atmosphere that fell over the palace during the argument. What word am I?
Answer: Gloomy
Explanation: 'Gloomy' means feeling unhappy, dull, and cold, like a cloudy day without sunshine.