CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE HAPPY PRINCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why were Prince and the Swallow so precious?
A
because of their kindness and selflessness
B
because of their services
C
because they had many possessions
D
they were rich
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The little swallow was precious because it showed kindness by carrying the Prince’s messages to the poor and deciding to stay back for the Prince when he was blind, though he knew that he would face difficulties in winter, which was fast approaching. It actively participated in helping the poor and needy in the city.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. On Happy Prince’s request the swallow carried red ruby from his sword hilt to the poor seamstress who could not afford oranges for her sick son. 2. On Happy Prince’s behest, the swallow plucked an expensive sapphire from one of his eyes and carried it to the struggling playwright to help him financially.

Detailed explanation-3: -“Bring me the two most precious things in the city, ” said God to one of His Angels; and the Angel brought Him the leaden heart and the dead bird.

Detailed explanation-4: -The prince couldn’t endure seeing his city’s ugliness, sadness, and suffering, so he gave away all of his valuable stones and gold to make his people happy.

Detailed explanation-5: -Expert-Verified Answer When God asked one of the angels to bring him the two most precious things in the city, the angel brought him the leaden heart and the dead bird.

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