CLASS 9
THE HAPPY PRINCE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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He was an obstacle on the road
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He was no longer beautiful and useful
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He helped all the people
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Many birds died at the feet of the statue
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Mayor and the Town Councillors were shocked to see the dull-looking statue of the Happy Prince bereft of his sapphire eyes, ruby-studded sword hilt and gold leaves. They decided to pull it down because it looked much too shabby and beggarly, and was no longer beautiful or useful.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The statue of the Happy Prince was pulled down and melted because-after being stripped of his gold and jewels-the townspeople thought he looked ‘’shabby”.
Detailed explanation-3: -“The ruby has fallen out of his sword, his eyes are gone, and he is golden no longer, ” said the Mayor. “In fact, he is little better than a beggar!” “Little better than a beggar, ” said the Town Councillors. “And here is actually a dead bird at his feet!” continued the Mayor.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The Mayor and the Town Councillors were shocked to see the dull looking statue of the Happy Prince bereft of his sapphire eyes, ruby-studded sword hilt and gold leaves. They decided to pull it down because it looked much too shabby and beggarly, and was no longer beautiful or useful.