CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE HAPPY PRINCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What did the bird find the Prince doing when he landed on him?
A
Sleeping.
B
Crying.
C
Laughing.
D
Singing.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One day a swallow bird was flying through the city, on its way to Egypt to meet its friends. On the way, it took shelter for the night at the feet of the statue of the happy prince.

Detailed explanation-2: -The swallow was going to Egypt to join his friends who had already reached there six weeks ago. Initially, he had stopped by only for a night to break his long journey but later got so attached to the Happy Prince that he could not bear to see him crying. He stayed back to be his messenger.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -The eyes of the Happy Prince were filled with tears, and tears were running down his golden cheeks. His face was so beautiful in the moonlight that the little swallow was filled with pity.

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