ICSE Class 10

General instructions: Answer all questions. Marks are shown in brackets [ ].

Objective

1. 1.
   After she drops her glove, how does Count de Lorge respond?

   1. A. He freezes in terror
   2. B. He scolds her loudly
   3. C. He leaps among the lions, retrieves it, and jumps out
   4. D. He offers money to a guard
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2. 2.
   King Francis was a _______ king, and loved a royal sport.

   1. A. hearty, gracious, fond of sport
   2. B. grumpy, silent, rarely showing joy
   3. C. cold, suspicious, prone to anger
   4. D. strict, religious, disliking amusements
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3. 3.
   Which action does the Count take immediately after regaining his place?

   1. A. He kneels in gratitude
   2. B. He throws the glove in the lady’s face
   3. C. He faints from exhaustion
   4. D. He roars at the lions
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4. 4.
   How is the lady near Count de Lorge described?

   1. A. Shy and fearful
   2. B. A beauteous, lively dame with sharp bright eyes
   3. C. Elderly and frail
   4. D. Quiet but resentful
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5. 5.
   How does the poet depict the lions’ physical strength?

   1. A. Dainty steps on the sand
   2. B. Blows like beams and whirling paws
   3. C. Hidden timidly behind bars
   4. D. Scratching gently at each other
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6. 6.
   What remark does King Francis make, observing the lions’ ferocity?

   1. A. He suggests skipping the show
   2. B. He finds them harmless
   3. C. He’s glad to be outside the pit
   4. D. He claims no lion can hurt him
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7. 7.
   Which arrangement matches the poem’s narrative flow? 1. The lady overhears Francis’s remark about the savage lions. 2. She imagines the Count as supremely brave. 3. She decides dropping the glove will elevate her status. 4. She quietly smiles, expecting “great glory.”

   1. A. 2, 1, 3, 4
   2. B. 3, 1, 4, 2
   3. C. 4, 2, 1, 3
   4. D. 1, 2, 3, 4
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8. 8.
   Which outcome underlines King Francis's moral stance?

   1. A. The lady is exiled from the court
   2. B. He praises the Count's refusal to indulge vanity
   3. C. He condemns the Count's brashness
   4. D. He orders the Count to duel the lions again
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9. 9.
   She thought, the Count my lover is brave, he surely would do _______ to show his love.

   1. A. safe acts, never risking danger
   2. B. wondrous things to prove devotion
   3. C. nothing beyond praising me politely
   4. D. reckless feats purely for the King
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10. 10.
    Why does the lady plan to drop her glove among the lions?

    1. A. She lost it accidentally
    2. B. To prove the Count’s devotion
    3. C. She wanted to feed the lions
    4. D. She disliked that glove
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11. 11.
    Determine the right ordering of these lines: 1. The Count leaps “quick” and returns “quick.” 2. He stands safe among the crowd again. 3. He flings the glove at the lady. 4. He had bowed and jumped in at her silent signal.

    1. A. 2, 1, 3, 4
    2. B. 4, 1, 2, 3
    3. C. 4, 2, 1, 3
    4. D. 1, 3, 4, 2
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12. 12.
    How does the Count's action (throwing the glove at her face) redefine the lady's plan?

    1. A. He becomes enslaved to her
    2. B. He shows contempt for her vanity
    3. C. He begs her pardon for failing
    4. D. He injures her severely
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13. 13.
    By God said Francis, rightly done and he rose, remarking, No love but _______ sets love a task like that.

    1. A. vain glory in a proud heart
    2. B. pure loyalty beyond all reason
    3. C. true passion for a worthy cause
    4. D. greedy hopes for a bigger fortune
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14. 14.
    Decide which ordering of statements matches the poem's narration: 1. She drops the glove, smiling at the Count. 2. The Count leaps down to retrieve it. 3. Without love, he throws it at her face. 4. He quickly returns to safety.

    1. A. 2, 1, 4, 3
    2. B. 4, 3, 1, 2
    3. C. 1, 2, 4, 3
    4. D. 4, 2, 3, 1
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15. 15.
    In 'Ramped and roared the lions,' alliteration (repetition of initial consonant sound) appears ('ramped,' 'roared'). Which line also illustrates alliteration?

    1. A. 'Slowly, the sun sank.'
    2. B. 'Fair flowers fluttered, filling fields.'
    3. C. 'Loud thunder boomed in the distance.'
    4. D. 'Her voice soared across the valley.'
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16. 16.
    Identify the correct chronological flow: 1. A beauteous lady sits near Count de Lorge. 2. She hears King Francis's remark about comfort. 3. She resolves to drop her glove among the lions. 4. She believes the Count would do anything for love.

    1. A. 4, 2, 3, 1
    2. B. 1, 4, 2, 3
    3. C. 1, 2, 4, 3
    4. D. 3, 1, 4, 2
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17. 17.
    Read the following statements drawn from events in Leigh Hunt’s “The Glove and the Lions,” then consider which of the provided options best describes how these two statements relate: Statement (1): King Francis enjoys watching lions fight as a “royal sport.” Statement (2): The poem suggests the lion arena stands empty without any beasts.

    1. A. (1) is true and (2) is false
    2. B. (2) is true and (1) is false
    3. C. (1) is the cause for (2)
    4. D. (1) and (2) are independent
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18. 18.
    Review how the poem highlights the lady's motivation and King Francis's moral conclusion, then decide which option fits: Statement (1): The lady's motive is pure love and devotion toward the Count. Statement (2): King Francis calls it "no love, but vanity," criticizing her glove trick.

    1. A. (1) and (2) are independent
    2. B. (1) is true and (2) is false
    3. C. (2) is true and (1) is false
    4. D. (1) is the cause for (2)
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19. 19.
    Appraise how the lion pit and the lady's glove overshadow each other, then pick the correct statement pairing: Statement (1): The poem depicts a violent lion fight as a dramatic backdrop. Statement (2): The lady's dropping of the glove becomes the real show, eclipsing the lions' brawl.

    1. A. (1) and (2) are independent
    2. B. (1) is true and (2) is false
    3. C. (2) is true and (1) is false
    4. D. (1) is the cause for (2)
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20. 20.
    Consider King Francis's reaction in "The Glove and the Lions" and analyze how these statements connect: Statement (1): King Francis exclaims "rightly done!" upon seeing the glove's return at the lady's face. Statement (2): He regrets the Count's victory and orders him to fight another lion.

    1. A. (1) is true and (2) is false
    2. B. (2) is true and (1) is false
    3. C. (1) is the cause for (2)
    4. D. (1) and (2) are independent
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