Moments: The Happy Prince

Topics in this chapter

• Plot, Climax And Ending
• Prince And Swallow Development
• Compassion, Charity And Sacrifice
• Poverty, Inequality And Social Criticism
• Appearance, Reality, Irony And Symbolism
• Moral Themes And Social Awareness

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-EB0F39

   What is the statue of the Happy Prince adorned with, according to the story?

   1. A.Thin leaves of fine gold, bright sapphires, and a large red ruby
   2. B.Solid gold, glittering diamonds, and emerald eyes
   3. C.Bronze plating, glass beads, and a topaz heart
   4. D.Silver foil, turquoise stones, and an amethyst amulet
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-032728

   Where was the little swallow migrating to when he decided to rest at the feet of the Happy Prince?

   1. A.Rome
   2. B.Egypt
   3. C.Greece
   4. D.Spain
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-F35686

   Why was the Happy Prince weeping when the swallow first met him?

   1. A.He missed his palace and luxury.
   2. B.He was damaged by harsh weather.
   3. C.He could witness the misery and poverty of his city for the first time.
   4. D.He was lonely because the townspeople ignored him.
   See the answer and solution
4. Question 4Q-61CC88

   To whom did the Happy Prince ask the swallow to take the ruby from his sword-hilt?

   1. A.A poor seamstress whose son was ill with a fever
   2. B.A young playwright freezing in a garret
   3. C.A little match-girl whose matches fell in the gutter
   4. D.The Mayor of the city for the town treasury
   See the answer and solution
5. Question 5Q-473EE4

   How did the young playwright in the garret benefit from the kindness of the Happy Prince and the swallow?

   1. A.He received a sack of gold coins to pay his rent.
   2. B.He was given one of the sapphire eyes, allowing him to finish his play for the Director of the Theatre.
   3. C.He was given a warm winter coat and firewood.
   4. D.He was appointed as the official court writer.
   See the answer and solution