CLASS 9
THE HAPPY PRINCE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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old and worn out
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bright and shiny
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lost and confused
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The statue of the Happy Prince stood high above the city. It was covered with gold, its eyes were bright blue jewels, and a red jewel hung from its waist. Everyone thought that it was very beautiful.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answers. The Happy Prince is described as a beautiful statue. The statue was placed on the top of a tall pillar. The statue of the prince was completely covered with gold.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The courtiers used to call the prince ‘the Happy Prince’ because when he was alive, he did not know what tears were, for he lived in the Palace, where sorrow was not allowed to enter.
Detailed explanation-4: -The gold leaves that covered the statue of the Happy Prince were gradually given away in charity by him. His sapphire eyes and the red ruby on the sword hilt too were given away. This made him look shabby and beggarly.