Chapter - 12

The Happy Prince

– Oscar Wilde

I) Match the words with their meanings:

1)Gilded - Crying
2)Sapphire - Dried
3)Sobbing - Moved very quickly through the air
4)Withered - Precious bright blue stone
5)Swooped - Covered with a thin layer of gold

II) Give one word:

1) Speaking something very quietly-
2) Moved quickly-

III) Answer the following:

1) Why is the Happy Prince crying?
Ans: The Happy Prince was crying because the people of
his city were sad and they were in pain.
2) Where does the swallow want to go and why?
Ans: The Swallow wanted to go to Egypt to save herself
from cold weather conditions.

3) Why does the swallow decide to always stay with the

Happy Prince? What does it show about the bird?
Ans: The Swallow decided to stay with the Happy Prince
because the Prince had become blind and the Swallow
would tell him about the condition of the city. This shows
that the Swallow was very kind- hearted.

V)Think and Answer

1)What is the moral of the play? Explain with examples
from the text.
Ans: The moral of the story is that we should be kind
towards others and help them in time of need.
The Happy Prince and the Swallow helped the needy
people by sacrificing their happiness and comfort.
ANSWERS

I) Match the words with their meanings:

1)Gilded - Covered with a thin layer of gold
2)Sapphire - Precious bright blue stone
3)Sobbing - Crying
4)Withered - Dried
5)Swooped - Moved very quickly through the air

II) Give one word:

1) Speaking something very quietly- Murmuring

2) Moved quickly- Darted