The Happy Prince and the Swallow

The story of the Happy Prince revolves around a statue of a prince who was once joyful but now sees the suffering in the world. With the help of a bird, the Prince sacrifices his gold and jewels to help the needy. Despite the bird's desire to migrate, it stays to assist the Prince, ultimately sacrificing its life. The Prince's statue is deemed worthless by the townspeople, but in the eyes of God, the Prince and the bird are the most valuable for their compassion and selflessness.

Why was the statue of the prince called the Happy Prince?

• Because he was always smiling

• Because he was made of gold

• Because he was a real prince

• Because he was placed in the city center

What did the Swallow initially think when a drop of water fell on her?

• Someone was crying

• It was raining

• She was dreaming

• The statue was leaking

Why did the Happy Prince feel sad despite being a statue?

• He was cold

• He missed his old life

• He could see the suffering of the people

• He was lonely

What did the Happy Prince ask the Swallow to do with the emerald from his sword hilt?

• Take it to a sick child

• Sell it for money

• Keep it for herself

• Give it to a poor woman

Why did the Swallow decide to stay and help the Happy Prince instead of flying to the south?

• She was afraid of the cold

• She felt pity for the suffering people

• She was too tired to fly

• She wanted to see more of the city

What did the Happy Prince ask the Swallow to do with his sapphire eyes?

• Sell them for food

• Give them to a poor playwright

• Hide them in a safe place

• Use them to decorate a church

What happened to the Swallow after she completed the Happy Prince's requests?

• She found a new home

• She became a statue

• She died from the cold

• She flew to the south

What did the city officials decide to do with the statue of the Happy Prince?

• Move it to a museum

• Repair it

• Leave it as it is

• Melt it down

What did the angels consider the most valuable things in the city?

• The gold and jewels

• The Happy Prince's heart and the Swallow

• The city's cathedral

• The mayor's mansion

What was the final fate of the Happy Prince and the Swallow?

• They were buried together

• They were turned into stars

• They were given eternal life in the golden city

• They were forgotten by the city