CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE HAPPY PRINCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why does the Swallow initially stop on the Happy Prince?
A
He wants a place to rest on his way to Egypt.
B
The Swallow wants to steal the Happy Prince’s jewels.
C
The Swallow knows that the Happy Prince is kind and caring.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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-3: -The swallow stopped at the city to break his long journey to Egypt. His friends had already reached there. He alighted between the feet of the statue of the Happy Prince for a night’s stay.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Swallow wished to go to Egypt because it was already winter and the snow would soon fall. The weather in Egypt was much warmer where the sun was always shining and there were plenty of green trees. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: The little swallow was going to Egypt to join his friends. The happy Prince looked so sad that the swallow decided to stay back and be his messenger. The swallow died helping the happy Prince in the service of poor people.

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