The Happy Prince 1

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1. To help a poor woman buy oranges for her sick boy, the prince asked the swallow to take a ruby out of his 

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hilt: the handle of a sword or dagger, the handle of any weapon or tool.

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The Happy Prince 1 - Quiz

Explore key themes and characters in 'The Happy Prince' through this engaging quiz. Assess understanding of plot details, character emotions, and narrative elements, enhancing literary analysis skills.

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2. The statue of the Happy Prince stood upon a 

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a column is a decorative pillar, most often composed of stone

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3. The swallow had fallen in love with the most beautiful 

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a reed is a tall grassy plant growing near water

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4. The swallow says: if you are so happy then why are you weeping. You've quite 

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This line comes from "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde, where the Swallow speaks to the statue of the Happy Prince, who is crying, and the tears have fallen on the Swallow, making him wet.
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5. When the tear drop falls on the swallow, he says: 

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Nowadays curious means wanting to know something. Long ago it meant remarkable, strange

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6. The reed would nod and bow and make the most beautiful

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curtsy: a respectful bow made by women and girls,
consisting of bending the knees and lowering the body

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7. Then he goes on to say: 

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dreadful: extremely bad, unpleasant, or ugly

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8. The mayor thinks that the little lad should not cry because

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The smile of a prince is all it takes...

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9. Showing off to his love, the swallow shouts: 

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agile: quick and well-coordinated in movement;

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10. The swallow says, he must

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flee: means to get away, escape. He's in a rush. The swallow is in a dangerous place as winter is close.

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To help a poor woman buy oranges for her sick boy, the prince asked...
The statue of the Happy Prince stood upon a 
The swallow had fallen in love with the most beautiful 
The swallow says: if you are so happy then why are you weeping....
When the tear drop falls on the swallow, he says: 
The reed would nod and bow and make the most beautiful
Then he goes on to say: 
The mayor thinks that the little lad should not cry because
Showing off to his love, the swallow shouts: 
The swallow says, he must
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