Class 9 English - Moments - Chapter The Happy Prince NCERT Solutions | Why did the swallow not leave the prince

Why do the courtiers call the prince ‘the Happy Prince’? Is he really happy? What does he see all around him?

What are the precious things mentioned in the story? Why are they precious?

Why does the Happy Prince send a ruby for the seamstress? What does the swallow do in the seamstress’ house?

What does the swallow see when it flies over the city?

For whom does the prince send the sapphires and why?

What are the things the child sees on his way to the fair? Why does he lag behind?

How does Toto come to grandfather’s private zoo?

In what way is Iswaran an asset to Mahendra?

What are the two strange things the guru and his disciple find in the Kingdom of Fools?

What havoc has the super cyclone wreaked in the life of the people of Orissa?

What is Johnsy’s illness? What can cure her, the medicine or the willingness to live?

What does the author notice one Sunday afternoon? What is his mother’s reaction? What does she do?

Bill Bryson says, “I am, in short, easily confused.” What examples has he given to justify this?

Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?

In the fair he wants many things. What are they? Why does he move on without waiting for an answer?

Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?

Can you think of some other ending for the story?

How does he narrate the story of the tusker? Does it appear to be plausible?

During their conversation Lushkoff reveals that Sergei’s cook, Olga, is responsible for the positive change in him. How has Olga saved Lushkoff?

How have the people of the community helped one another? What role do the women of Kalikuda play during these days?

Lushkoff is earning thirty five roubles a month. How is he obliged to Sergei for this?

Do you think the feeling of depression Johnsy has is common among teenagers?

Why do Prashant and other volunteers resist the plan to set up institutions for orphans and widows? What alternatives do they consider?

Who is the real culprit according to the king? Why does he escape punishment?

Why does he break down in tears after the fire?