"How to Tell Wild Animals – Summary, MCQs, and Concept-Based Learning | Carolyn Wells Poem"

 






How to Tell Wild Animals" by Carolyn Wells:


Carolyn Wells presents a delightful and witty poem that playfully guides readers on how to identify wild animals in unusual and rather dangerous ways. The poet begins by warning that if a large, roaring beast pounces on you in the jungles of the East, it’s most likely the Asian Lion. If a striped animal greets you and then eats you, you’ve met the Bengal Tiger.


Next, she describes the Leopard, whose spotted hide and repeated leaps leave no time for escape. A Bear, she says, can be identified by its affectionate and crushing hug. The Crocodile and the Hyena are contrasted—Hyenas grin happily, while Crocodiles are said to weep fake tears.


Lastly, she introduces the Chameleon, a small, earless, wingless lizard that can blend so perfectly with its surroundings that you might only realize its presence because you can’t see anything at all on the tree!


With lively rhythm and playful exaggeration, the poem humorously warns us that sometimes the best way to "tell" a wild animal is when it's already too late!


Comprehension Practice Test: 2 

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1. What does the poet mean by ‘If he roars at you as you’re dyin’?

  • A) The lion is angry
  • B) The lion’s roar is terrifying
  • C) The lion has attacked you
  • D) The lion is calling for help

2. The line “Just notice if he eats you” is an example of:

  • A) A serious warning
  • B) A scientific observation
  • C) Sarcastic humour
  • D) Fear of wild animals

3. According to the poem, how can one identify a Leopard?

  • A) By its loud growl
  • B) By its friendly nature
  • C) By its spotty skin and constant leaping
  • D) By the way it walks

4. What does the poet suggest about the Bear’s hug?

  • A) It is comforting
  • B) It is playful
  • C) It is a way of shaking hands
  • D) It is dangerous and tight

5. Why is the poem considered humorous?

  • A) It gives serious facts in funny ways
  • B) It talks about animal rights
  • C) It tells jokes about people
  • D) It has no rhyme

6. “Hyenas come with merry smiles” – What poetic device is used here?

  • A) Simile
  • B) Alliteration
  • C) Personification
  • D) Oxymoron

7. What makes the Chameleon hard to detect, according to the poem?

  • A) It hides in caves
  • B) It has loud colours
  • C) It is completely silent
  • D) It blends so well you see nothing on the tree

8. Which animal is described as not having ears or wings?

  • A) Hyena
  • B) Chameleon
  • C) Leopard
  • D) Tiger

9. What tone does the poet use in describing these wild animals?

  • A) Angry and harsh
  • B) Sad and gloomy
  • C) Humorous and playful
  • D) Serious and educational

10. What skill is required to understand the difference between a Hyena and a Crocodile in the poem?

  • A) Ability to observe colour
  • B) Knowledge of habitats
  • C) Ability to read expressions like smiles and tears
  • D) Ability to hear animal sounds

11. Which line tells us about the repetitive attack by a Leopard?

  • A) “You’ll know it is the Leopard”
  • B) “As soon as he has lept on you”
  • C) “He’ll only lep and lep again”
  • D) “He hasn’t any ears at all”

12. What is the poet’s main purpose in writing this poem?

  • A) To educate about wild animals seriously
  • B) To entertain through humorous animal descriptions
  • C) To warn people never to go to the jungle
  • D) To promote wildlife protection

13. What does the phrase “If he roars at you as you're dyin’” suggest?

  • A) The animal is scared
  • B) The person is safely observing the lion
  • C) The lion has already attacked the person
  • D) The lion is running away

14. What kind of humour is used in the poem?

  • A) Dark humour
  • B) Satirical humour
  • C) Slapstick humour
  • D) Serious and factual tone

15. The line “Just notice if he eats you” refers to:

  • A) A tiger eating meat
  • B) A funny and exaggerated way to identify a tiger
  • C) A serious zoological fact
  • D) A peaceful animal encounter

16. What is the poet’s purpose in using rhyme in the poem?

  • A) To make it sound formal
  • B) To confuse the reader
  • C) To create rhythm and add humour
  • D) To avoid boredom

17. What do the repeated leaps of the Leopard suggest?

  • A) That the animal is restless
  • B) That it is a slow predator
  • C) That it attacks quickly and repeatedly
  • D) That it jumps for fun

18. Which lines show that the poem is written in a playful tone?

  • A) “He hasn’t any ears at all”
  • B) “'Twill do no good to roar with pain”
  • C) “If he roars at you as you’re dyin’”
  • D) All of the above

19. What is the theme of the poem?

  • A) Wildlife conservation
  • B) Identification of animals through experience
  • C) Real dangers of the jungle
  • D) A humorous guide to wild animals

20. How does the poet describe a bear’s way of greeting?

  • A) It growls at you
  • B) It shakes hands
  • C) It hugs tightly
  • D) It walks beside you

21. Which poetic device is used in “He’ll only lep and lep again”?

  • A) Metaphor
  • B) Repetition
  • C) Personification
  • D) Irony

22. What lesson can be drawn about wild animals from this poem?

  • A) They are friendly if treated well
  • B) They are to be observed from a distance
  • C) They attack for fun
  • D) They are not dangerous

23. What helps the Chameleon hide effectively?

  • A) Its colour and quietness
  • B) Its wings
  • C) Its size and speed
  • D) Its loud sound

24. Which line is an example of irony?

  • A) “Hyenas come with merry smiles”
  • B) “He hasn’t any ears at all”
  • C) “He’ll give you just one more caress”
  • D) Both A and C

25. Which of the following animals is described through touch rather than sight or sound?

  • A) Tiger
  • B) Bear
  • C) Lion
  • D) Leopard

26. Why does the poet mention “merry smiles” and “weeping tears” when talking about Hyenas and Crocodiles?

  • A) To show animals have emotions
  • B) To use popular expressions humorously
  • C) To warn people seriously
  • D) To explain their biology

27. What does the poem say about the novice in the jungle?

  • A) He will be protected
  • B) He can identify animals easily
  • C) He might get confused while identifying animals
  • D) He is an expert observer

28. How does the poet present wild animals differently from textbooks?

  • A) With facts and diagrams
  • B) With jokes, rhymes, and imagination
  • C) With fear and tension
  • D) Through real-life jungle stories

29. Which of these statements best describes the poet’s style in the poem?

  • A) Direct and scientific
  • B) Serious and realistic
  • C) Humorous and exaggerated
  • D) Angry and cautionary

30. Why is the poem enjoyable for children and young readers?

  • A) It uses hard vocabulary
  • B) It contains jungle sounds
  • C) It mixes fun with information
  • D) It warns them about real danger

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