The Tiger King (Kalki) - Vistas

Grade 12 English — The Tiger King (Kalki) - Vistas: 25 practice questions with instant scoring and explanations.

1. Who is the protagonist of 'The Tiger King'?
2. What prophecy is made about the Maharaja in the story?
3. What motivates the Maharaja to hunt tigers?
4. How many tigers does the Maharaja need to kill to complete his goal?
5. What is ironic about the Maharaja's death?
6. What does the toy tiger represent in the story?
7. What is the main literary device used in 'The Tiger King'?
8. What does the story satirize about the Maharaja?
9. How many tigers are actually available for hunting in the state?
10. What does the Maharaja do when tigers become scarce?
11. What is the tone of 'The Tiger King'?
12. What does the Maharaja's obsession with the prophecy reveal about him?
13. How does the Maharaja count the 100th tiger?
14. What is the significance of the Maharaja's certificate?
15. What does Kalki criticize through the character of the Maharaja?
16. What is the role of the toy tiger in the climax?
17. What does the story suggest about the power of prophecy?
18. How does the Maharaja respond to the scarcity of tigers?
19. What is the ultimate message of 'The Tiger King'?
20. What does the story reveal about human nature?
21. How is the Maharaja's death described?
22. What is the relationship between the Maharaja and his subjects?
23. What genre is 'The Tiger King'?
24. What does the scratchiness of the toy tiger symbolize?
25. What is the final irony in 'The Tiger King'?