The Happy Prince Comprehension Questions

The video introduces the story 'The Happy Prince' by Oscar Wilde, highlighting its themes of compassion and selflessness. The story revolves around a statue of a prince and a swallow who help the poor by giving away the prince's jewels and gold. Despite the prince becoming blind and the swallow dying from the cold, their sacrifices are honored by God. The video concludes with a task for viewers to identify characters in the story.

Who is the author of 'The Happy Prince'?

• Jane Austen

• Mark Twain

• Oscar Wilde

• Charles Dickens

What was the Happy Prince statue adorned with?

• Gold leaves, sapphires, and a ruby

• Diamonds and pearls

• Bronze and topaz

• Silver and emeralds

Why did the swallow decide to stay with the Happy Prince initially?

• He was waiting for his friends

• He was too tired to fly further

• He was curious about the city

• He wanted to help the prince alleviate misery

What did the Happy Prince give to the poor seamstress?

• A ruby

• A sapphire

• A gold leaf

• A diamond

What happened to the Happy Prince's statue after all the jewels were given away?

• It became dull and grey

• It was decorated with flowers

• It was covered in silver

• It was painted in bright colors

What did the swallow do as the frost made him colder?

• He flew to a warmer place

• He stayed with the Happy Prince

• He built a nest

• He sought shelter in a house

What was the fate of the Happy Prince's statue after the swallow's death?

• It was repaired and restored

• It was melted in a furnace

• It was left untouched

• It was moved to a museum

What did God ask the angel to bring from the city?

• The most beautiful statue

• The richest man

• The two most precious things

• The oldest building

What were the two most precious things brought to God?

• A golden crown and a silver sword

• A diamond ring and a pearl necklace

• The broken heart and the dead bird

• A rare book and a precious painting

What did God say about the angel's choice?

• It was surprising

• It was rightly chosen

• It was a mistake

• It was incorrect