Though to distinguish beasts of prey

Though to distinguish beasts of prey 
A novice might nonplus,
The crocodiles you always may
Tell from the Hyena thus :
Hyenas come with merry smiles;
But if they weep they’re crocodiles.

(i) Select the appropriate option to complete the sentence, according to the extract: Crocodiles can be identified by their _______ .

1. tears
2. attitude
3. smiles
4. attacks

(ii) State whether the following statement is True or False: Hyenas are famous for weeping.

(iii) ‘Novice’ in line 2 means the same as :

1. learner
2. beast
3. tender foot
4. beginner

(iv) In this extract the poet has presented two different behavioural traits of animals. They are ______ .

(v) The poet uses ‘A novice might nonplus” instead of the novice might get confused. How does this usage impact the poem?

1. adds an incorrect option.
2. it is associated with beasts.
3. it rhymes and adds humour.
4. it simplifies the meaning.

Answers

1. (a) tears
2. False
3. (d) beginner
4. smiling of the hyena and the crying of the crocodile
5. (c) It rhymes and adds humour.