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1. 1.

   Choose the correct options to complete the following sentences.

   1. The swallow did not travel with his friends to Egypt because he
      1. wanted to see the city.
      2. fell in love with a beautiful reed.
      3. stopped to take rest.
   2. did not want their company.The statue of the Prince was called 'Happy Prince' because he 
      1. was covered with gold.
      2. was admired by all.
      3. had a joyous heart.
      4. was placed high on a column.
   3. To help the seamstress the Happy Prince sent
      1. gold leaf from his body
      2. sapphire from his eyes.
      3. gold from his sword.
      4. ruby from his sword.
   4. The swallow remarked, "but I feel quite warm now, although it is so cold" because
      1. he had flown a long distance.ted
      2. He felt feverish.
      3. the weather had become warmer.
      4. his good action made him feel warm-hear
2. 2.

   To whom does the Prince give away his eyes? Why does he do so?

3. 3.

   List instances from the story to show that the swallow had a good heart.

4. 4.

   Do you feel that the Prince and the swallow were worthy of each other? Give reasons for your answer.

5. 5.

   "You've chosen correctly," said God.

   Why does God think that the leaden heart and the dead bird were the most precious things in the city?

6. 6.

   Fill in the blanks with the correct choice of phrases from the box.

   flying leap, flying squad, flying colours, flying insects, flying start

   1. Meera was awarded a gold medal for graduating with _____________.
   2. A swarm of ___________ attacked us when we were crossing the forests of Sundarbans.
   3. The parachutist took a ____________from the aircraft.
   4. The citizens admire the _________ for their promptness and bravery.
   5. With the arrival of our chairman, the exhibition began with a _____________.