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'The Selfish Giant' - Oscar Wilde

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The Selfish Giant Oscar Wilde game quiz
"Oscar Wilde, probably not known by many of today's young readers, but he is one who knows the tricks to captivate the heart of naive literature enthusiasts. Play this quiz to challenge yourself on one of his famous works, 'The Selfish Giant'."

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1. To whom did the garden, in which the children played, belong?
    Their aunt
    Unknown
    It was their property
    The Giant


2. With whom had the Giant been staying for seven long years, before returning to his castle?
    His Irish brother.
    The Cornish Ogre.
    His mother.
    With no one. He had gone for a holiday.


3. While the town was visited by spring and summer, the castle continued to experience winter. Who were the four (personified) visitors to give trouble to the Giant during the season?
    Sleet, mist, snow, chillness.
    There were no visitors.
    Hail-storms, avalanches, fog, snow.
    Snow, frost, north-wind, hail.


4. When the Giant woke up one morning, which bird did he hear singing, so much that he was mesmerized by its melody?
    A thrush
    A pigeon
    A linnet
    A quail


5. Why does spring arrive at this particular time?
    The snow, frost, hail and north wind get bored finally.
    The children sneak back, so there is joy again.
    The Giant begs for her to come.
    No reason, it is the right time.


6. Why did winter remain in one corner of the garden?
    The tree refused to help the boy climb up.
    The little boy couldn't climb up the tree to spread happiness.
    The corner was quite comfortable, and so he didn't leave.
    There was no reason; it was simply his wish.


7. For days to come, although the Giant enjoyed the company of his new little friends, he was secretly unhappy. Why?
    The little boy he'd helped did not visit him.
    He was ill.
    He privately didn't like the children destroying his garden.
    On the contrary, he was very happy.


8. Years go on, and the Giant grows old and weak. He then uses a very beautiful metaphor (comparison without 'as' and 'like'). What does he compare the children to?
    The scenery.
    The birds.
    The flowers.
    The fruits.


9. The Giant sees the little boy again after many years. He becomes angry for a reason which is also a sign that tells us that the little boy is actually God. What is this reason/sign?
    Prints of nails on His palms and feet.
    The Giant saw Him performing a miracle.
    He was holding a cross.
    He was being tortured.


10. What is the 'Paradise' that the Child talks of?
    The Giant's hometown
    Jerusalem, the Holy Land
    The valleys of the Alps
    The garden, which is heaven


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Compiled Jun 28 12