The Happy Prince (T/F Quiz)
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In "The Happy Prince," the Swallow ultimately decides to stay with the Prince in Egypt rather than return to his friends.
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About This Quiz
Explore key themes from Oscar Wilde's 'The Happy Prince' in this true\/false quiz. Assess your understanding of the story's plot, character motivations, and symbolic elements. Ideal for enhancing literary analysis skills.
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The Prince's body was covered in shiny gold leaf.
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that the body of the Prince was covered in shiny gold leaf. This implies that the Prince's body was adorned or decorated with gold leaf, giving it a shiny appearance. Therefore, the correct answer is true.Rate this question:
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His eyes and his belt were ornamented with precious gemstones.
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A. FalseExplanation
His eyes and THE DAGGER ON his belt were ornamented with precious gemstones.Rate this question:
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People called him the Handsome Prince.
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A. FalseExplanation
In Oscar Wilde's story, the statue is referred to as "The Happy Prince." This title is ironic, as the prince only truly understands happiness and the suffering of his people after his death, when he can no longer experience joy himself. The title highlights the theme of finding meaning through compassion and sacrifice, rather than through material possessions or superficial beauty.Rate this question:
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The swallow was left behind because it had got lost.
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A. TrueExplanation
The explanation for the given answer "True" is that the swallow was left behind because it had gotten lost. This implies that the swallow was unable to keep up with its group or find its way back, resulting in being left behind.Rate this question:
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The family of the sick child couldn't afford the medicine she needed.
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that the family of the sick child is unable to afford the medicine she needs. This implies that the statement is true, indicating that the family does not have the financial means to purchase the necessary medication for their child.Rate this question:
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The swallow took the ruby from the Prince's dagger to the poor writer.
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A. FalseExplanation
The swallow took ONE OF THE PRINCE'S SAPPHIRE EYES to the poor writer. OR
The swallow took the ruby to the SICK CHILD'S FAMILY.Rate this question:
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The swallow dropped the prince's last remaining eye into the girl's hand.
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A. FalseExplanation
The swallow dropped the prince's last remaining eye into the girl's BASKET.Rate this question:
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The swallow refused to fly south because he wanted to stay by the prince and be his eyes.
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A. TrueExplanation
In "The Happy Prince," the swallow initially plans to fly to Egypt for the winter. However, he delays his journey to help the prince distribute his gold leaf and jewels to the poor and needy of the city. The swallow becomes the prince's eyes, allowing him to see the suffering he was oblivious to in life. This act of compassion and selflessness forms the core of their relationship.Rate this question:
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As more and more people became happy, the prince's body grew more and more beautiful.
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A. FalseExplanation
As more and more people became happy, the prince's body grew more and more UGLY.Rate this question:
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The Happy Prince and the Swallow work together to help the poor and needy in the city.
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A. TrueExplanation
The Happy Prince, a statue overlooking the city, witnesses the suffering of the poor and enlists the help of the Swallow to distribute the jewels and gold leaf that adorn his statue to those in need. The Swallow acts as the Prince's messenger, carrying the precious materials to the poor and bringing comfort to those who are suffering.Rate this question:
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The Happy Prince was once a real man who lived in a palace and experienced joy throughout his life.
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A. TrueExplanation
The Happy Prince, as a statue, recounts his past life as a human prince who lived in a palace shielded from suffering and sorrow. He was known as the "Happy Prince" due to his carefree and joyful existence, unaware of the hardships faced by his people outside the palace walls.Rate this question:
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God told the angel to bring him the dead swallow and the prince's heart.
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A. FalseExplanation
God told the angel to bring him the TWO MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS IN THE WORLD.Rate this question:
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Although they lived happily ever after in Heaven, the prince and the swallow still sometimes cried for the people on earth.
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A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that even though the prince and the swallow are in Heaven and living happily, they still feel sadness and cry for the people on earth. This implies that they have a deep empathy and compassion for the people they left behind, which is why the statement is true.Rate this question:
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