MCQ Practice – Class 6 to 10

Q1. What does the poet confess to his son?

A. He is always honest B. He never smiles C. He never lies D. He also started behaving artificially

Q2. What is the final message of the poem "Once Upon a Time"?

A. Be more artificial B. Live alone C. Return to natural, sincere human behaviour D. Learn to deceive

Q3. The poet wants to regain _____ with the help of his son.

A. wealth B. anger C. artificial manners D. natural honesty

Q4. How do people laugh now, according to the poet?

A. With their hearts B. With joy C. Loudly but lovingly D. With their teeth only

Q5. What word is used repeatedly to show artificial behavior?

A. Fresh smile B. Golden smile C. Sweet smile D. Ice-block smile

Q6. What is the tone of the poem?

A. Joyful B. Sarcastic and reflective C. Dramatic D. Angry and violent

Q7. The poet says people say “take care” but _____.

A. they forget you immediately B. they say it with love C. they actually care D. they stay with you

Q8. According to the poet, people wear different “faces” for different _____.

A. places and occasions B. books C. movies D. schools

Q9. The poem highlights the contrast between _____.

A. adults and children B. books and movies C. man and nature D. wealth and poverty

Q10. Who teaches the poet how to be natural again?

A. His teacher B. His father C. His friend D. His son

Quiz – Once Upon a Time