Snapshots: The Tale of Melon City · Class 11 · CBSE · Science English
In The Tale of Melon City, what immediate event causes the king to demand an investigation?
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easy · MCQ · Q-058C45
In The Tale of Melon City, what immediate event causes the king to demand an investigation?
- A.The low arch knocks the king's crown off as he rides beneath it.Correct answer
- B.The citizens refuse to obey the king's orders.
- C.The royal architect secretly leaves the kingdom.
- D.The king loses a battle against a neighbouring ruler.
Solution
The king's crown is knocked off by the arch because it has been built too low. This humiliates him and leads him to demand that someone be punished.
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