CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE HAPPY PRINCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why does the swallow agree to stay by the prince after the first night in The Happy Prince?
A
Because the prince offers him shelter.
B
Because he has nowhere else to go.
C
Because he feels warm after doing a good deed
D
Because his true love has left him
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Since the prince had given away the two sapphires of his eyes to the people in need, he had become blind. Touched by his kindness and to give him support, the swallow decided to stay with the prince always.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: 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: -Answer: The Happy Prince told the swallow that he wanted to help the poor but he could not move as his feet were fastened to the pedestal. He requested the swallow to stay there and take the ruby to the seamstress. Question 4.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -The Prince first asked the swallow to stay on for the night when he had seen the poor seamstress and her sick son. The Prince’s feet were fastened to the pedestal and he could not move. So, he needed the help of swallow in bringing relief and joy to the seamstress and her hungry and sick son.

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