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

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The courtiers called the prince ‘the Happy Prince’ because he was always happy. When he was alive, he did not know what tears were for he lived in a palace where sorrow was not allowed to enter. However, when he died and was made into a statue, he was not happy and tears flowed down his eyes on seeing the state of his city. He could see all the misery and ugliness of the city around him.
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  • What made Happy Prince blind?

    A
    Giving away two saphires
    B
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    C
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    D
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  • Why did Happy Prince give away all his assets?

    A
    to eradicate misery and sorrow from his city
    B
    to show his power
    C
    to show his richness
    D
    None

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