This page presents “Poets and Pancakes” MCQs for Class 12 from the book Flamingo. Perfect for quick Chapter review and checking your Chapter understanding. We have given answers and explanations also for better understanding. Read and enrich yourself.

MCQs of Poets and Pancakes

1. Question:As described in Poets and Pancakes, what made Subbus work in films different from others?

A) His ability to act                                    
B) His loyalty to The Boss
C) His acting skills                                     
D) His creativity in acting

Answer:B) His loyalty to The Boss
Reason: Subbu’s strong relationship with The Boss gave him an advantage and made him trusted in various roles.

2. Question:In the chapter Poets and Pancakes, why is the make-up department described as having a “strict hierarchy“?

A) It was based on experience       
B) It followed roles based on seniority
C) It focused on creativity             
D) It was based on appearance

Answer:B) It followed roles based on seniority
Reason: The roles were assigned based on the seniority, with each person handling specific tasks like make-up for actors of different levels.

3. Question:According to Poets and Pancakes, what was the primary reason Ashokamitran didn’t complain about his job?

A) He was content with the job            
B) He wanted to be left alone
C) He focused on learning                    
D) He didn’t care about his job

Answer:C) He focused on learning
Reason: Ashokamitran preferred observing and learning quietly rather than complaining about the unimportant tasks.

4. Question:As mentioned in Poets and Pancakes, what was the Office Boy’s main frustration with his job?
A) He was overworked                                 
B) He was not respected
C) His literary talent was ignored                
D) He didn’t get paid enough

Answer:C) His literary talent was ignored
Reason: The Office Boy felt his writing talent was wasted on a menial job, and this made him frustrated.

5. Question:Why did Subbu choose to write simple poetry for the masses, as seen in Poets and Pancakes?
A) He wanted fame
B) He enjoyed simple poetry
C) He wanted to connect with common people
D) He was asked by The Boss

Answer:C) He wanted to connect with common people
Reason: Subbu focused on simple poetry to reach and connect with ordinary people, rather than critics.

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6. Question:What role did the “pancakes” (make-up material) play at Gemini Studios, as described in Poets and Pancakes?
A) To make actors look different
B) To create the illusion of beauty
C) To hide the actors’ imperfections
D) To make actors look perfect on screen

Answer:D) To make actors look perfect on screen
Reason: Pancakes were used to make actors look presentable under the harsh studio lights.

7. Question:Why do you think the people at Gemini Studios did not understand Ashokamitran’s work, as described in Poets and Pancakes?
A) It was too complicated                      
B) He was too quiet
C) It seemed unimportant                      
D) He didn’t work hard enough

Answer:C) It seemed unimportant
Reason: His task of cutting and storing clippings seemed unimportant to others, though it was valuable.

8. Question:What can we infer about the work culture at Gemini Studios from the description of the make-up department in Poets and Pancakes?
A) It was very relaxed
B) There was strict hierarchy and order
C) It was completely creative
D) It focused only on acting

Answer:B) There was strict hierarchy and order
Reason: The make-up department followed a clear hierarchical structure, where each person had a defined role.

9. Question:According to Poets and Pancakes, why did Subbu stay cheerful even after many film failures?
A) He was optimistic                        
B) He was not bothered by failures
C) He loved acting                           
D) He never faced failure

Answer:A) He was optimistic
Reason: Subbu believed that failure was a normal part of the creative process, which helped him stay positive.

10. Question:In Poets and Pancakes, what did the Office Boy believe was the cause of his misfortune?
A) Poor work ethics                                  
B) Subbu’s success
C) Lack of recognition                             
D) The Boss’s decisions

Answer:B) Subbu’s success
Reason: The Office Boy blamed Subbu for his own lack of progress, feeling jealous of his success.

11. Question:As mentioned in Poets and Pancakes, how did the MRA (Moral Re-Armament) army influence the Gemini Studios?
A) It changed their working style
B) It inspired new plays
C) It introduced new film-making techniques
D) It led to the closure of the studios

Answer:B) It inspired new plays
Reason: The MRA’s plays influenced the local Tamil drama community and Gemini Studios, with their themes appearing in later plays.

12. Question:Why was the lawyer at Gemini Studios called “the opposite” as seen in Poets and Pancakes?
A) He was always correct
B) He was unhelpful and confusing
C) He worked in the legal department
D) He contradicted others

Answer:B) He was unhelpful and confusing
Reason: The lawyer made situations more complicated instead of helping, earning the nickname “the opposite.”

13. Question:What was the “unexplained mystery” about the English poet’s visit to Gemini Studios, as mentioned in Poets and Pancakes?
A) He was a famous actor              
B) His poetry didn’t interest anyone
C) No one knew who he was         
D) The Boss didn’t like him

Answer:C) No one knew who he was
Reason: The English poet’s identity and purpose were unclear to the people at the studios, making his visit a mystery.

14. Question:What did Ashokamitran learn from observing the people at Gemini Studios, as mentioned in Poets and Pancakes?
A) The importance of networking
B) How to be successful
C) The value of patience and observation
D) How to become a poet

Answer:C) The value of patience and observation
Reason: Ashokamitran learned the importance of being patient and quietly observing others rather than reacting to frustrations.

15. Question:What does Subbus’ success in both films and poetry, as seen in Poets and Pancakes, teach us?
A) Success comes only through acting
B) Both creativity and adaptability are important
C) Poetry is more important than film work
D) Loyalty is the key to success

Answer:B) Both creativity and adaptability are important
Reason: Subbus success shows how creativity in different fields, including films and poetry, contributed to his success.

16. Question:In Poets and Pancakes, why might Ashokamitran have preferred observing rather than engaging with others?
A) Shy                                              
B) Avoid conflict
C) Valued learning                            
D) Too busy

Answer:C) Valued learning
Reason: Ashokamitran preferred observing because it helped him learn more than reacting or getting involved.

17. Question:Why did Subbu write simple poetry for the masses, as seen in the chapter Poets and Pancakes?
A) Wanted fame                                       
B) Loved simplicity
C) To connect                                           
D) Couldn’t write complex

Answer:C) To connect
Reason: Subbu aimed to reach ordinary people, not impress critics.

18. Question:In the chapter Poets and Pancakes, what does the Office Boy’s frustration suggest?
A) Dedicated                                          
B) Wanted promotion
C) Unappreciated                                   
D) Enjoyed work

Answer:C) Unappreciated
Reason: The Office Boy felt his talents were wasted, leading to frustration.

19. Question:Why did Subbu stay cheerful despite failures in Poets and Pancakes?
A) Unaffected                                  
B) Saw failure as temporary
C) Never failed                                
D) Afraid of job loss

Answer:B) Saw failure as temporary
Reason: Subbu believed failure was part of creativity, so he stayed positive.

20. Question:Why did the make-up department maintain a strict hierarchy in Poets and Pancakes?
A) Discipline                                               
B) Quality
C) Control actors                                        
D) Efficiency

Answer:B) Quality
Reason: The hierarchy ensured the make-up process was done properly and efficiently.

21. Question:What did Ashokamitran gain from his task of cutting and filing clippings in Poets and Pancakes?
A) Connections                                     
B) Filmmaking skills
C) Observed and learned                     
D) More responsibilities

Answer:C) Observed and learned
Reason: He saw the task as a chance to understand the studio and its workings.

22. Question:Why did Subbus film success overshadow his literary work, as mentioned in Poets and Pancakes?
A) More popular                        
B) Poor poetry
C) Didn’t care                             
D) Complex poetry

Answer:A) More popular
Reason: Subbu’s work in films was more visible and reached a wider audience than his poetry.

23. Question:Why did Ashokamitran avoid complaining about his role, as described in the chapter Poets and Pancakes?
A) Enjoyed work                                    
B) Was content
C) Saw value in learning                       
D) Didn’t want to complain

Answer:C) Saw value in learning
Reason: He understood the importance of learning through observation rather than complaining.

24. Question:Why did the Office Boy blame Subbu for his failure in Poets and Pancakes?
A) Jealous                                               
B) Didn’t like him
C) Took his job                                      
D) Bad luck

Answer:A) Jealous
Reason: The Office Boy presented Subbus success and felt envious of him.

25. Question:What did the English poet’s visit to Gemini Studios represent, as mentioned in Poets and Pancakes?
A) Lit and cinema link
B) Foreign influence
C) English poetry’s irrelevance
D) English culture’s growth

Answer:C) English poetry’s irrelevance
Reason: The poet’s visit seemed out of place and irrelevant to the studio’s audience.

26. Question:In Poets and Pancakes, Ashokamitran quietly observed his surroundings instead of complaining. What value does this behavior reflect?
A) Patience                                               
B) Shyness
C) Arrogance                                           
D) Laziness

Answer:A) Patience
Reason: Ashokamitran’s patience allowed him to learn from his surroundings without reacting to frustrations.

27. Question:In the chapter Poets and Pancakes, Subbu’s success in films and poetry is an example of which value?
A) Hard work                                     
B) Adaptability
C) Selfishness                                     
D) Greed

Answer:B) Adaptability
Reason: Subbus ability to excel in both film and poetry shows his adaptability in various fields.

28. Question:The Office Boy in Poets and Pancakes was frustrated because he felt his literary talents were wasted. What lesson can we learn from this situation?
A) Follow your passion regardless of the job
B) Only fame brings happiness
C) Focus only on work and ignore passion
D) Don’t let frustration affect your work

Answer:D) Don’t let frustration affect your work
Reason: The Office Boy’s frustration prevented him from focusing on growth, teaching us the importance of managing frustration.

29. Question:In Poets and Pancakes, Subbu chose to write simple poetry for the masses instead of focusing on critics. What value does this decision show?
A) Humility                                                        
B) Egotism
C) Generosity                                                     
D) Selfishness

Answer:A) Humility
Reason: Subbu’s choice to write for the masses shows his humility and desire to connect with everyday people.

30. Question:In Poets and Pancakes, the office boy’s jealousy of Subbu’s success teaches us the value of which quality?
A) Envy                                              
B) Ambition
C) Contentment                                  
D) Respect

Answer:D) Respect
Reason: Instead of focusing on jealousy, the Office Boy could have learned to respect Subbus success.

31. Question:Ashokamitran did not engage in studio drama but chose to observe instead. This shows the importance of which value, as seen in Poets and Pancakes?
A) Patience                                          
B) Self-control
C) Impatience                                     
D) Open-mindedness

Answer:B) Self-control
Reason: Ashokamitran’s choice to observe and not engage in drama demonstrates his self-control and ability to remain focused.

32. Question:Why is it important for Subbu to stay cheerful despite film failures, as shown in Poets and Pancakes?
A) Failure is part of the process
B) He didn’t care about success
C) He wanted others to think he was happy
D) He was avoiding responsibility

Answer:A) Failure is part of the process
Reason: Subbu’s positive attitude in the face of failure reflects the value of resilience and learning from setbacks.

33. Question:In Poets and Pancakes, the strict hierarchy in the make-up department reflects which value in a work environment?
A) Chaos                                            
B) Discipline
C) Competition                                 
D) Carelessness

Answer:B) Discipline
Reason: The hierarchy in the make-up department ensured that tasks were done properly and in an organized manner, reflecting discipline.

34. Question:The English poet’s visit to Gemini Studios in Poets and Pancakes caused confusion because he didn’t connect with the staff. What lesson can we learn from this?
A) Importance of understanding your audience
B) The need for fame
C) The value of foreign influence
D) How to be mysterious

Answer:A) Importance of understanding your audience
Reason: The poet’s inability to connect with the staff highlights the importance of understanding your audience before sharing ideas.

35. Question:Why did Subbus literary talent often go unnoticed compared to his film work, as seen in Poets and Pancakes?
A) He didn’t care about recognition
B) His poetry was less important than his films
C) People valued his films more than his poetry
D) He was not talented

Answer:C) People valued his films more than his poetry
Reason: Subbu’s success in films overshadowed his literary work, showing how fame and visibility often determine recognition.