Available Answers

1. 1.

   Do you think someone will accept this challenge?

2. 2.

   Do you think Ranga Sani will be able to give him 'more jaggery'?

3. 3.

   The word 'amused' in the above paragraph means

   1. pleased
   2. laughed
   3. annoyed
4. 4.

   Where does this story take place?

5. 5.

   For what did Ranga Sani challenge the poets of the court?

6. 6.

   Tick (√) the correct answer in each.

   1. 'Scholarship and wealth had made her proud and arrogant.' What does this imply about Ranga Sani?
      1. She was a talented, wealthy, proud and an arrogant lady.
      2. She was knowledgeable and belonged to a wealthy family.
      3. She was born in a rich family and was proud and arrogant.
   2. Why were the other poets not willing to accept the challenge?
      1. They disliked Ranga Sani.
      2. They were jealous of Ranga Sani.
      3. They were afraid of facing Ranga Sani.
   3. While returning home, why was Tenali Raman in deep thoughts?
      1. He was disturbed due to personal problems.
      2. He was pondering over how to defeat his opponent.
      3. He was thinking of how to please the king.
   4. The king praised Tenali Raman for his
      1. logical thinking
      2. special talent
      3. rare, resourceful wit