The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde
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Why did the Giant return home after seven years?

  • He was forced to return by his friend Cornish Ogre
  • He was homesick and wanted to see his garden again
  • There is no clear reason mentioned in the story (correct)
  • He was tired of living with his friend Cornish Ogre

What was the condition of the Giant's garden when the children were not allowed to play there?

  • It was blooming with flowers and birds were singing
  • It was dark and gloomy
  • It was empty and silent
  • It was still Winter with Frost and Snow everywhere (correct)

Why did the children become sad after the Giant returned?

  • They were afraid of the Giant
  • They missed the beautiful garden (correct)
  • They didn't like the Giant's friend Cornish Ogre
  • They were angry with the Giant

Why did the trees not bloom in the Giant's garden?

<p>Because the children were not allowed to play there (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the small flower bud that bloomed in the Giant's garden?

<p>It slipped back to the ground and went back to sleep (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of season began while the Giant's garden was still in Winter?

<p>Spring (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Giant build a huge wall around his garden?

<p>To keep the children out (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would the children do after they were chased away from the garden?

<p>They would roam about the high walls of the garden (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of the trees in the garden when the children used to play there?

<p>They were blooming with flowers and fruits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did the Giant visit for seven years?

<p>His friend Cornish Ogre (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What covered the grass in the Giant's garden?

<p>Snow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Snow and Frost invite to the garden?

<p>The North Wind (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What broke the slates of the roof of the castle?

<p>Hail (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Spring arrive in the Giant's garden?

<p>Because of the Giant's selfishness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Giant hear on a fine morning?

<p>Sweet music (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the children do when they entered the Giant's garden?

<p>They sat on the branches of trees (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the trees in the garden start blossoming?

<p>Because of the children's presence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Giant notice in one corner of his garden?

<p>Winter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Giant do to help the little boy?

<p>He gently took him in his arms and put him on the top of a tree (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the little boy show gratitude to the Giant?

<p>He kissed the Giant's cheek (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What changed in the Giant's behavior towards the children?

<p>He started to play with them in the afternoon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Giant notice on the little boy's hands?

<p>Wounds of love with two nail prints (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Giant threaten to do to the person who harmed the little boy?

<p>Slay him with his sword (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the little boy invite the Giant to visit?

<p>His garden, which was paradise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the Giant later in the afternoon?

<p>He lay dead under the tree, covered with white blossoms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main message of the chapter 'The Selfish Giant'?

<p>We should not be selfish and spread love (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of the Giant's garden when the children returned?

<p>It was full of life, with blossoming flowers and trees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Giant's garden represent in the story?

<p>A paradise where the Giant and the children reunited (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What was the condition of the Giant's garden when the children weren't allowed to play there?

The Giant's garden was covered in frost and snow, symbolizing a cold and lifeless environment.

What was the condition of the Giant's garden when the children used to play there?

The Giant's garden was a vibrant paradise filled with blooming trees and fruits, representing joy and life where children played.

Why did the children become sad after the Giant returned?

The children were sad because the Giant's garden was their paradise of joy and laughter. No longer playing there made them miss its beauty.

Why didn't Spring arrive in the Giant's garden?

The Giant was a selfish person who only cared about himself and his garden. He didn't want to share his happiness with others.

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Why did the Giant build a huge wall around his garden?

The Giant built a high wall to keep the children out of his garden, isolating himself and preventing joy and life from entering.

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Who did the Giant visit for seven years?

The Giant visited his friend, the Cornish Ogre, for seven years. He was away from his garden, where children brought joy and life.

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Why did the trees not bloom in the Giant's garden?

The trees in the Giant's garden remained lifeless because the children were not allowed to play there, indicating that joy and life were absent.

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What type of season began while the Giant's garden was still in Winter?

Spring was the time when the Garden should have bloomed with life, but because the Giant was selfish, it remained in winter, reminding us of the absence of joy and love.

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What covered the grass in the Giant's garden?

The Giant's garden was a cold and lifeless environment with snow and frost, symbolizing the absence of joy and love.

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Who did Snow and Frost invite to the garden?

Snow and Frost invited the North Wind into the Giant's garden, representing the presence of cold and bleakness where joy was absent.

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What did the Giant hear on a fine morning?

The Giant heard sweet music, indicating that joy and life were returning to his garden, as the children were returning.

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What broke the slates of the roof of the castle?

Hail broke the slates of the roof of the castle, demonstrating the power of nature and its connection to the emotions of the story.

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What did the children do when they entered the Giant's garden?

The children sat on the branches of trees, engaging in a joyful activity that brought life back to the Giant's garden.

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Why did the trees in the garden start blossoming?

The children's pure joy and laughter caused the trees in the Giant's garden to blossom, reminding us that happiness and love have a positive impact on the world.

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What did the Giant notice in one corner of his garden?

The Giant noticed a small corner of his garden that was still in winter, symbolizing that his heart was not entirely filled with joy and forgiveness yet.

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What did the Giant do to help the little boy?

The Giant gently carried the little boy onto the top of a tree, symbolizing a protective gesture and the start of a new relationship.

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How did the little boy show gratitude to the Giant?

The little boy kissed the Giant's cheek, expressing his gratitude and love for the Giant, marking a turning point in their relationship.

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What changed in the Giant's behavior towards the children?

The Giant's behavior towards the children changed from being selfish and keeping them away to playing with them, signifying his transformation.

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What did the Giant notice on the little boy's hands?

The Giant noticed the little boy's hands had wounds of love and nail prints, symbolizing forgiveness and the redemption of the Giant's heart.

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What did the Giant threaten to do to the person who harmed the little boy?

The Giant threatened to slay whoever harmed the little boy, showing his love and protectiveness, a significant change from his previous selfishness.

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What did the little boy invite the Giant to visit?

The little boy invited the Giant to visit his garden, which was a paradise, representing a place of eternal joy and love.

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What happened to the Giant later in the afternoon?

The Giant later died under the tree covered in white blossoms, symbolizing his transformation to joy and love, and the beginning of eternal life.

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What is the main message of the chapter 'The Selfish Giant'?

The main message of the story is that selfishness leads to isolation and unhappiness, but sharing love and kindness brings joy and life.

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What did the Giant's garden represent in the story?

The Giant's garden, now filled with life, flowers, and children, represented a paradise where forgiveness and love prevailed, overcoming selfishness and isolation.

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Study Notes

The Selfish Giant

  • The story revolves around a beautiful garden belonging to a Giant, where children would play every afternoon.
  • The garden was full of fruit-bearing trees and flowers, and birds would sing sweet melodies.
  • The Giant returned home after seven years and chased the children away, building a huge wall around the garden with a notice board warning trespassers.

The Giant's Garden in Winter

  • Without the children, the garden remained in a state of perpetual Winter, with Frost and Snow covering the grass and trees.
  • The notice board scared away even a small flower bud that had begun to bloom.
  • The North Wind and Hail joined forces, making the garden an inhospitable place.

The Children's Return

  • One morning, the Giant heard sweet music coming from his garden and discovered children entering through a hole in the wall.
  • The children's presence brought Spring to the garden, with trees blossoming and birds chirping.
  • However, one corner of the garden remained in Winter, where a small boy struggled to climb a tree.

The Giant's Change of Heart

  • The Giant's heart melted upon seeing the boy's struggle, and he realized the error of his selfish ways.
  • He broke down the wall surrounding his garden, allowing the children to play freely.
  • The little boy whom the Giant helped did not run away, and instead, kissed the Giant's cheek in gratitude.

Redemption and the Giant's Demise

  • The giant continued to play with the children in his garden every afternoon, but the little boy was never seen again.
  • Years later, the Giant, now old and weak, found the little boy standing under a blossoming tree, with wounds on his palms shaped like nails.
  • The Giant realized the boy was Jesus, and the wounds were symbols of love.
  • Jesus invited the Giant to his garden, paradise, and soon after, the Giant was found dead, covered in white blossoms.

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Test your knowledge of Oscar Wilde's classic tale, The Selfish Giant, a story of love and friendship. Learn about the Giant's return home and the impact on the children who played in his garden. Explore the themes of kindness, sharing, and growing up.

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