The Happy Prince - Quiz

Why was the statue of the Happy Prince considered beautiful and valuable?

• It was the oldest statue in the city

• It was carved by a famous artist

• He was gilded all over with thin leaves of fine gold and had jewels for eyes and sword-hilt

• It was made of marble

Who were the people talking about the Happy Prince at the beginning of the story?

• Only the Charity Children

• A group of tourists

• The town mayor and guards

• One of the Town Councillors, a sensible mother, a disappointed man, the Charity Children

Why was the prince called the "Happy Prince"?

• He made everyone around him happy

• He was always smiling

• He never cried for anything during his life

• He ruled wisely and fairly

Why did the Mathematical Master believe the Charity Children didn't know what angels looked like?

• Because he thinks they have never seen one

• Because they are too young

• Because angels don't exist

• Because they never go to church

Why did the Charity Children believe they knew what angels looked like?

• They read about them

• They saw angels in their dreams

• Their teacher told them

• They had statues of angels

Who did the little Swallow fall in love with?

• A butterfly

• The statue of the Happy Prince

• A little match-girl

• The most beautiful Reed

Why wouldn't the Reed go with the Swallow?

• She couldn't fly

• She didn't love him

• She was too proud

• She was too attached to her home

Why did the Swallow decide to leave the Reed?

• He was bored

• He wanted to explore

• She flirted with the wind and didn't love to travel

• She told him to go

Where was the Swallow going when he met the Happy Prince?

• India

• England

• Egypt

• The North Pole

How many drops fell before the Swallow realized the Happy Prince was crying?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four