The Happy Prince Comprehension Questions

The Happy Prince, a statue adorned with jewels, overlooks a city. A Swallow, delayed from migrating to Egypt, rests at the statue's feet. The statue, once a prince, now sees the city's suffering and enlists the Swallow to help the needy by giving away his jewels and gold. Despite the Swallow's reluctance, he aids a seamstress, a writer, and a girl. As the statue loses its adornments, the Swallow stays, eventually dying from the cold. The statue's heart breaks. Town officials dismantle the statue, but God values the lead heart and the dead bird as the city's most precious items.

Who is the author of 'The Happy Prince'?

• Jane Austen

• Charles Dickens

• Mark Twain

• Oscar Wilde

What is the Happy Prince's statue decorated with?

• Silver and pearls

• Bronze and copper

• Gold leaf and jewels

• Diamonds and emeralds

Why did the Swallow stay behind initially?

• He fell in love with a Reed

• He was injured

• He lost his way

• He was afraid of flying

What does the Happy Prince ask the Swallow to do for the poor mother?

• Give her a bag of gold

• Provide her with food

• Take her to the palace

• Deliver a ruby to her

How does the Swallow feel after helping the poor mother?

• Excited and happy

• Cold and tired

• Warm inside

• Sad and lonely

What does the Happy Prince give to the writer?

• His gold leaf

• A bag of coins

• One of his sapphires

• His ruby

Why does the Happy Prince ask the Swallow to stay for one more night?

• To rest and recover

• To tell him stories

• To keep him company

• To help a little girl

What does the Happy Prince give to the little girl selling matches?

• A bag of coins

• One of his sapphires

• His ruby

• His gold leaf

What does the Swallow do after completing his final mission?

• Flies to Egypt

• Seeks out his friends

• Returns to the Happy Prince

• Finds a new home

What happens to the Swallow at the end of his journey?

• He dies

• He flies away

• He finds a new love

• He falls asleep