CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE HAPPY PRINCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What did the Prince do to make the people of his city happy?
A
told them stories
B
gave away all his precious gems and stones
C
talked to people
D
made Swallow fly here and there
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The prince was very sad to see the ugliness and miseries of his city. He gave away all his precious stones and gold to make his people happy. The little swallow was precious because he sacrificed his trips to Egypt and showed kindness by carrying the Prince’s messages to the poor.

Detailed explanation-2: -He sent one sapphire each to the young man and the match girl. He sent all the gold of his body to these children. Now they could buy bread and be happy. Thus the Happy Prince helped the poor and sad people of his city.

Detailed explanation-3: -Expert-Verified Answer The prince made his city’s residents happy by assisting them and donating everything he had. Explanation: This question is inspired by the story “The Happy Prince.” The Prince supported those in need by donating his jewelry and gold leaf.

Detailed explanation-4: -They were both precious because they were kind and selfless. The Prince was sad as he saw so many people suffering in his city. He gave away his ruby, sapphires and all his gold to them.

Detailed explanation-5: -He had a kind heart and was moved by the widespread poverty and misery of the people. So, he had his great will to help others in adverse circumstances. He gave his eyes, gold and jewels to the poor. The swallow was the messenger of the Happy Princes.

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