CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE HAPPY PRINCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why didn’t the bird leave before it was too late?
A
It was too cold.
B
He was too tired.
C
He loved the Prince too much.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Swallow finally decided not to leave the prince because he had given away both of his eyes to people in need and was not blind. So, the Swallow decided to stay with him and be his guide. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-2: -The swallow did not leave the prince and go to Egypt. The prince had become blind after giving away his sapphires to the needy people. The swallow decided to stay with the prince as he was so touched by his kindness.

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. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-4: -As winter comes and the Happy Prince is stripped of all of his beauty, his lead heart breaks when the swallow dies as a result of his selfless deeds and severe cold.

Detailed explanation-5: -Where did the bird decide to stay for the night? Why? Answer: The bird decided to stay near the statue of the prince, because it was located on a tall column and the bird felt he would get plenty of fresh air there.

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