CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE HAPPY PRINCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Happy Prince asks the Swallow to
A
delay the trip to Egypt to keep him company.
B
be his messenger for one night.
C
return him to the Palace of Sans-Souci.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The Happy Prince told the swallow that he wanted to help the poor but he could not move as his feet were fastened to the pedestal. He requested the swallow to stay there and take the ruby to the seamstress. Question 4.

Detailed explanation-2: -Solution : The Happy Prince ordered the swallow to pluck one of his eyes which were made of sapphire and take it to the man living in the garret who was very poor and could not write with an empty stomach.

Detailed explanation-3: -β€œI want to go to Egypt.” But the Happy Prince looked so sad that the little swallow was sorry. β€œIt is very cold here, ” he said. But he agreed to stay with him for one night and be his messenger.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Swallow decided to stay under the statue of the Happy Prince that night because it was high up and there was plenty of fresh air. His friends had gone away to Egypt but he decided to stay behind for six weeks and then resume his journey.

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