Chapter: 10. The Prince And The Swallow
A. Answer these questions. (2 marks each)
Why was the Swallow reluctant to help the Prince at first, even after hearing about the seamstress? What specific beautiful sights or sounds did the Swallow pass by on his flight to the seamstress’s house? What was the seamstress embroidering and for whom was it intended? Describe the physical condition of the little boy and what he was asking for. Where exactly did the Swallow place the ruby once he arrived at the poor house? B. Answer these questions with reference to the context. (3 marks each)
“You have been trifling with me!” he cried. “I am off to the Pyramids. Goodbye!”
a. Who is the “he” in this sentence?
b. To whom is “he” speaking?
c. What does this reveal about the “he’s” character at this point in the story? “Then another drop fell. ‘What is the use of a statue if it cannot keep the rain off?’ he said. ‘I must look for a good chimney-pot,’ and he determined to fly away.”
a. Who is the speaker here?
b. What does this initial reaction suggest about the speaker’s personality?
c. What unexpected event prevents the speaker from flying away immediately? C. Think and answer. (4 marks each)
How does the character of the Swallow evolve throughout the part of the story provided? Give examples of his change in attitude or actions. The story contrasts the life inside the Palace of Sans-Souci with the life of the seamstress and her son. What message about wealth, happiness, and poverty do you think the author is trying to convey? If you were the Swallow, knowing what you know about the Prince and the suffering in the city, would you have chosen to stay and help the Prince, or continued your journey to Egypt? Explain your decision. D. Word Wonder: Old-fashioned Words (1 mark each)
Fill in the blanks with the correct old-fashioned word from the table (afeard, aliment, assay, yonder).
The knight prepared for his final ____ to reclaim the castle. During the famine, finding sufficient ____ was a daily struggle. Look at that beautiful sunset ____! The young child was ____ of the dark. 
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