CBSE Class 8 English The Wit that Won Hearts Worksheet Set 03

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Question. To teach the king a lesson, Tenali Rama used the analogy of ............ cultivation.
Answer: paddy
Explanation: Tenali Rama brought rice (paddy) seeds to the royal court to show the king how small human mistakes happen naturally.

Question. King ............ Raya is known as one of the greatest monarchs of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Answer: Krishnadeva
Explanation: Krishnadeva Raya was a powerful and wise king who loved art, literature, and his people.

Question. The eight celebrated poets in Krishnadeva Raya's court were known as the ............
Answer: Ashtadiggajas
Explanation: 'Ashtadiggajas' means eight great pillars; it was the special title given to the eight finest poets in the kingdom.

Question. Tenali Ramakrishna was renowned in the court for his quick ............ and cleverness.
Answer: wit
Explanation: Tenali Rama had a sharp mind and always used humorous and clever tricks to solve difficult problems.

Question. The king got angry with the queen because she ............ while he was reciting his poem.
Answer: yawned
Explanation: The queen was very sleepy and yawned, but the proud king thought she was making fun of his poetry.

True or False

Question. The queen was still furious and refused to forgive the king.
Answer: False
Explanation: The queen had a gentle, loving heart and gladly forgave the king with a warm smile.

Question. Krishnadeva Raya was not only a great fighter but also a poet.
Answer: True
Explanation: King Krishnadeva Raya was brave on the battlefield and also wrote famous books and poems.

Question. Tenali Rama brought artificial seeds to the court to make fun of the ministers.
Answer: False
Explanation: Tenali brought paddy seeds as part of a clever plan to help the king realize his overreaction.

Question. The king was joyful and engaging during the court meeting.
Answer: False
Explanation: The king sat with a stern face and dark mood because the argument with his queen was still bothering him.

Question. The king realised that yawning is natural and not always a mark of disrespect.
Answer: True
Explanation: The king understood that people yawn when they are tired, and it is never meant to insult anyone.

Question. The queen yawned during the king's poem because she didn't enjoy it.
Answer: False
Explanation: The queen liked the king's poem; she only yawned because her body was tired after a long day.

Question. The courtiers continued teasing Rama after his statement.
Answer: False
Explanation: The ministers stopped their sarcasm and burst into genuine laughter at Rama's clever humor.

Question. After the quarrel was resolved, the king and queen gave Rama a penalty.
Answer: False
Explanation: The happy royal couple rewarded Tenali Rama with costly presents to thank him for restoring peace.

Questions / Short Question Answers

Question. Look at this line from the extract: “Wouldn't the seeds scatter unevenly?” What idea was Rama trying to make through this question?
Answer: He was using it as a metaphor to explain that yawning can cause small mistakes but is a natural action, not disrespect.
Explanation: Rama explained that just like dropping seeds unevenly by accident, a yawn happens naturally without any intention to offend.

Question. What feeling did the court express after hearing Rama's explanation?
(a) Disbelief
(b) Laughter and admiration
(c) Anger
(d) Confusion
Answer: (b) Laughter and admiration
Explanation: The entire courtroom smiled and praised Rama for solving a delicate problem with sweet humor.

Question. Complete the following sentence with your own understanding of the story: The royal court, though vibrant and beautifully adorned, was filled with tension because .........
Answer: the king was still upset about the unresolved quarrel with the queen and it affected the mood of the entire palace.
Explanation: When a king is gloomy and angry, the silence and worry spread across the entire court hall.

Question. What did the queen want to do after pardoning the king?
(a) Leave the palace
(b) Listen to his poem
(c) Punish Tenali Rama
(d) Visit her parents
Answer: (b) Listen to his poem
Explanation: Queen Thirumalambal was kind and wanted to make the king happy, so she asked him to recite his poem again.

Question. Look at this line from the extract: “The king sat on his ornate throne, his expression stern, his sharp eyes inspecting the room.” What does this sentence tell us about the king's mood during the court meeting?
Answer: It shows that the king was still upset and tense due to his unresolved quarrel with the queen.
Explanation: His strict face and tense eyes showed that he could not concentrate on court matters because of his anger.

Question. Complete the following sentence with your own understanding of the story: The king apologised honestly to the queen because .........
Answer: he realised, with the help of Tenali Rama's clever intervention, that he had unfairly misjudged her for yawning.
Explanation: Rama's witty story made the king realize that false pride had blinded him to the queen's innocent tiredness.

Question. Why was the king searching the room with sharp eyes?
(a) He was admiring the decorations
(b) He was searching for Tenali Rama
(c) He was still disturbed by his fight with the queen
(d) He was preparing for a celebration
Answer: (c) He was still disturbed by his fight with the queen
Explanation: The king was distracted and anxious because the quarrel with Queen Thirumalambal was still on his mind.

Question. Complete the following sentence with your own understanding of the story: Rama cleverly linked the act of yawning to farming in order to .........
Answer: show how a harmless yawn could cause mistakes, thus making the king reflect on how he misjudged the queen's yawning.
Explanation: By talking about a farmer yawning while sowing seeds, Rama showed that yawning is an innocent human bodily need.

Question. Look at this line from the extract: “I have been foolish. I see now that I overreacted.” What change in the king's attitude does this sentence show?
Answer: It shows that the king had realised his mistake and was ready to apologise and reconcile.
Explanation: The king put away his pride, admitted his fault honestly, and decided to make peace with his wife.

Match the Following

Question. Connect the characters and terms in Column A with their matching descriptions in Column B:

Answer:
(i) Krishnadeva Raya — (d) King of Vijayanagara who realized his pride
(ii) Ashtadiggajas — (c) Eight renowned court poets
(iii) Tenali Rama — (b) Witty court advisor who used a paddy analogy
(iv) Thirumalambal — (a) Yawned during the poem recitation
Explanation: Krishnadeva Raya ruled the empire, the Ashtadiggajas were his royal poets, Tenali Rama solved the fight with humor, and Queen Thirumalambal yawned when tired.

Vocabulary Activity - "Guess the Word"

Question. I am an involuntary opening of the mouth caused by tiredness, which started the royal quarrel. What am I?
Answer: Yawn
Explanation: A yawn is a natural reflex that happens when your body is sleepy and needs more oxygen.

Question. I am the clever ability to think quickly and make funny, wise comments. What am I?
Answer: Wit
Explanation: Wit means being intelligent and humorous together, which helped Tenali Rama solve tricky problems.

Question. I am the grain crop used by Tenali Rama to teach the king an important life truth. What am I?
Answer: Paddy
Explanation: Paddy refers to the rice crop grown in fields by farmers.

Question. We are the assembly of eight famous poets in King Krishnadeva Raya's royal court. Who are we?
Answer: Ashtadiggajas
Explanation: The Ashtadiggajas were the eight brilliant literary stars who enriched the Vijayanagara Empire.