Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Comprehension - (Poetry / Literary)

Question:

Read the poem and answer the following questions.
 

The crocodile, with cunning smile, sat in the dentist’s chair.
He said, “Right here and everywhere my teeth require repair.”
The dentist’s face was turning white. He quivered, quaked and shook.
He muttered, “I suppose I’m going to have to take a look.”
“I want you”, Crocodile declared, “to do the back ones first.
The molars at the very back are easily the worst.”
He opened wide his massive jaws. It was a fearsome sight—
At least three hundred pointed teeth, all sharp and shining white.
The dentist kept himself well clear. He stood two yards away.
He chose the longest probe he had to search out the decay.
“I said to do the back ones first!” the Crocodile called out.
“You’re much too far away, dear sir, to see what you’re about.
To do the back ones properly you’ve got to put your head
Deep down inside my great big mouth,” the grinning Crocky said.
The poor old dentist wrung his hands and, weeping in despair,
He cried, “No no! I see them all extremely well from here!”
Just then, in burst a lady, in her hands a golden chain.
She cried, “Oh Croc, you naughty boy, you’re playing tricks again!”
“Watch out!” the dentist shrieked and started climbing up the wall.
“He’s after me! He’s after you! He’s going to eat us all!”
“Don’t be a twit,” the lady said, and flashed a gorgeous smile.
“He’s harmless. He’s my little pet, my lovely crocodile.”

Why did the doctor's face turn white? 

Options:

Because of fear and shock 

Because of excitement 

Because of anger 

Because of adequate knowledge regarding the treatment 

Correct Answer:

Because of fear and shock 

Explanation:

THE CORRECT ANSWER IS OPTION 1 - Because of fear and shock
The doctor's face turned white because of fear and shock.

  1. Because of fear and shock: This option is correct. The poem describes the dentist as quivering, shaking, and turning white when faced with the sight of the crocodile's massive jaws and sharp teeth, indicating his fear and shock.

  2. Because of excitement: This option is incorrect. The dentist does not show any signs of excitement; instead, he appears scared and anxious.

  3. Because of anger: This option is also incorrect. There is no indication in the poem that the dentist feels angry; rather, his reaction is one of fear and concern.

  4. Because of adequate knowledge regarding the treatment: This option is incorrect. The dentist's reaction is not based on knowledge; he is clearly intimidated by the crocodile, suggesting he feels unprepared for the situation.