ICSE Class 10 The Glove and the Lions — Leigh Hunt — Mock Test (2027)
Free online mock test for The Glove and the Lions — Leigh Hunt (ICSE Class 10 English Literature) — 20 competency-based questions based on the latest CISCE 2027 syllabus, with instant marking. Try the samples below, then take the full test free.
What to expect: This mock test covers key concepts from the The Glove and the Lions — Leigh Hunt chapter — including application-based and competency-focused questions aligned with how ICSE actually sets the paper.
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Sample questions
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1.What remark does King Francis make, observing the lions’ ferocity?
- A.He suggests skipping the show
- B.He finds them harmless
- C.He’s glad to be outside the pit
- D.He claims no lion can hurt him
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2.What does the poet describe happening in the arena below the King and nobles?
- A.A feast among knights
- B.The lions biting, roaring, and battling
- C.The crowd singing hymns
- D.A grand dance performance
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3.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.
- A.2, 1, 3, 4
- B.4, 1, 2, 3
- C.4, 2, 1, 3
- D.1, 3, 4, 2
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4.Which listing suits the events in correct order? 1. Lions clash violently; a swirl of dust fills the arena. 2. The lady decides to test the Count's bravery. 3. King Francis notes how tough the lions are. 4. Nobles and ladies watch, enthralled
- A.4, 3, 1, 2
- B.3, 1, 4, 2
- C.1, 2, 3, 4
- D.2, 4, 1, 3
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5.In the poem, 'Valour and love, and a king above, and the royal beasts below' implies:
- A.The King uses lions to guard his throne
- B.Courage and romance are displayed, overseen by royalty, while lions clash below
- C.The lion pit was kept secret from the nobles
- D.The King fears beasts more than human intrigue
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