Why did the Happy Prince cry?

Because he saw the misery in the city

Because the swallow was leaving

Why did the swallow not go to Egypt?

He wanted to help the Happy Prince

What did the Angel bring to God as the most precious things in the city?

The Happy Prince's crown and sword

The leaden heart and the dead swallow

What did the Happy Prince see from his high position that made him sad?

The city’s beautiful buildings

The poverty and misery of the people

How did the swallow help the young playwright?

Delivered the sapphire from the Prince’s eye

What did the swallow do after the Happy Prince became blind?

Asked the Prince to come with him

How did the swallow keep himself warm during the winter?

By cuddling with the Happy Prince

What did the swallow bring to the poor children?

Gold leaves from the Prince’s statue

Jewels from the Prince’s crown

What did the Happy Prince request the swallow to do as he became more aware of the city’s suffering?

Distribute his riches to the poor

What was the final fate of the Happy Prince's statue?

It was melted down and discarded

It was repaired and gilded again

What made the Happy Prince's heart break?

The loss of his gold and jewels

Who were the two most precious things in the city according to the Angel?

The leaden heart and the dead swallow

What did the swallow do as he prepared to leave for Egypt the last time?

He flew over the city one last time

NCERT Solutions Class 9 English - Moments Chapter 5 – The Happy Prince

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Chapter Introduction

The Happy Prince, a golden statue, sees the suffering of the poor and, with the help of a devoted swallow, gives away his gold and jewels to ease their misery. In the end, both the swallow and the prince die, but God rewards their selflessness with eternal life in Paradise.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

सुखी राजकुमार की सुनहरी प्रतिमा गरीबों के दुख देखती है और एक निष्ठावान लंगूर की मदद से अपना सोना और रत्न बांटकर उनकी मदद करती है। अंत में लंगूर और राजकुमार दोनों मर जाते हैं, लेकिन उनकी त्याग भावना के लिए ईश्वर उन्हें स्वर्ग में अनंत जीवन देते हैं।

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Q1. Why did the Happy Prince ask the swallow to remove the ruby from his sword?

Q2. What were the eyes of the Happy Prince made of?

Q3. What did the Happy Prince ask the swallow to do with his eyes?

Q4. Why did the swallow decide to stay with the Happy Prince?

Q5. What happened to the Happy Prince's statue after he was stripped of all his riches?

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Tough Words (Glossary)

Majestic

Meaning: Grand and impressive

अर्थ: शानदार

"The castle looked majestic on the hill."

Gilded

Meaning: Covered with a thin layer of gold

अर्थ: सोने की परत चढ़ा हुआ

"The crown was gilded with gold."

Sapphire

Meaning: A precious blue gemstone

अर्थ: नीला रत्न

"She wore a sapphire necklace."

Ruby

Meaning: A precious red gemstone

अर्थ: लाल रत्न

"The ruby shone brightly."

Hilt

Meaning: Handle of a sword

अर्थ: तलवार का मूठ

"He held the sword by its hilt."

Alighted

Meaning: Landed gently

अर्थ: धीरे से उतरना

"The bird alighted on the branch."

Pedestal

Meaning: A base supporting a statue

अर्थ: प्रतिमा का आधार

"The statue stood on a high pedestal."

Drenched

Meaning: Soaked completely

अर्थ: पूरा भीगा हुआ

"He was drenched in the rain."

Courtiers

Meaning: Assistants of a king

अर्थ: राजा के सहायक

"The courtiers bowed before the king."

Misery

Meaning: Great suffering

अर्थ: दुःख

"The war caused much misery."

Seamstress

Meaning: A woman who sews

अर्थ: सिलाई करने वाली महिला

"The seamstress worked late into the night."

Embroider

Meaning: Decorate with needlework

अर्थ: कढ़ाई करना

"She embroidered flowers on the cloth."

Satin

Meaning: A smooth, shiny fabric

अर्थ: रेशमी कपड़ा

"The dress was made of satin."

Fever

Meaning: High body temperature from illness

अर्थ: बुखार

"The boy had a high fever."

Garret

Meaning: A small, dark attic room

अर्थ: अटारी का कमरा

"The poet lived in a garret."

Withered

Meaning: Dried and weak

अर्थ: सूखा और कमजोर

"The plant looked withered."

Pomegranate

Meaning: A red fruit with many seeds

अर्थ: अनार

"He ate a juicy pomegranate."

Grate

Meaning: A fireplace frame

अर्थ: अंगीठी

"The log was placed on the grate."

Faint

Meaning: Weak or dizzy

अर्थ: कमज़ोर या चक्कर आना

"She felt faint in the heat."

Pity

Meaning: Feeling of sorrow for others

अर्थ: दूसरों के लिए दुःख महसूस करना

"She felt pity for the beggar."

Pluck

Meaning: To pull out

अर्थ: तोड़ना/निकालना

"He plucked a flower."

Darted

Meaning: Moved quickly

अर्थ: तेज़ी से जाना

"The bird darted into the room."

Rosier

Meaning: More pink or healthy looking

अर्थ: ज़्यादा गुलाबी या स्वस्थ दिखना

"Her cheeks looked rosier."

Marvellous

Meaning: Wonderful

अर्थ: अद्भुत

"The view was marvellous."

Mystery

Meaning: Something difficult to understand

अर्थ: रहस्य

"The case remains a mystery."

Listlessly

Meaning: Without energy or interest

अर्थ: उदासीन

"The child sat listlessly."

Archway

Meaning: An entrance with a curved structure

अर्थ: मेहराबदार द्वार

"They stood under the archway."

Wandered

Meaning: Moved without direction

अर्थ: बिना दिशा के घूमना

"He wandered through the forest."

Leaf

Meaning: Thin piece of material

अर्थ: पतली परत

"He wrote on a leaf of paper."

Shabby

Meaning: Old and worn out

अर्थ: पुराना और जीर्ण

"The house looked shabby."

Crack

Meaning: Breaking sound

अर्थ: टूटने की आवाज़

"A crack appeared in the wall."

Frost

Meaning: Frozen ice covering

अर्थ: पाला

"The field was covered with frost."

Proclamation

Meaning: Official announcement

अर्थ: सरकारी घोषणा

"The king made a proclamation."

Furnace

Meaning: Large oven for melting metals

अर्थ: धातु गलाने की भट्टी

"The metal melted in the furnace."

Overseer

Meaning: Person who supervises work

अर्थ: निरीक्षक

"The overseer inspected the work."

Foundry

Meaning: Workshop for casting metals

अर्थ: धातु ढालने की कार्यशाला

"The statue was made in the foundry."

Precious

Meaning: Very valuable

अर्थ: बहुमूल्य

"The diamond is very precious."

Paradise

Meaning: Heaven

अर्थ: स्वर्ग

"They believed in paradise."

Celestial

Meaning: Relating to the sky or heaven

अर्थ: आकाश से संबंधित

"Angels are celestial beings."

Radiant

Meaning: Bright and shining

अर्थ: दीप्तिमान

"Her face was radiant."

Serene

Meaning: Calm and peaceful

अर्थ: शांत और सौम्य

"The garden looked serene."

Divine

Meaning: Like a god

अर्थ: दैवीय

"The temple looked divine."

Compassionate

Meaning: Showing kindness

अर्थ: दयालु

"She is very compassionate."

Devoted

Meaning: Loyal and loving

अर्थ: समर्पित

"He is devoted to his family."

Sorrowful

Meaning: Full of sadness

अर्थ: दुखी

"She felt sorrowful after the news."

Murmured

Meaning: Spoke softly

अर्थ: धीरे से कहा

"He murmured a prayer."

Flutter

Meaning: Rapid wing movement

अर्थ: पंखों की फड़फड़ाहट

"The bird made a flutter."

Admire

Meaning: To look at with wonder

अर्थ: प्रशंसा करना

"She admired the painting."

Shrivelled

Meaning: Wrinkled and shrunken

अर्थ: सिकुड़ा हुआ

"The fruit looked shrivelled."

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