14 Questions
What did the children do every afternoon in the giant's garden?
Play games
What did the giant do to prevent the children from playing in the garden?
Built a wall around it and put up a notice board
What was written on the notice board put up by the giant?
'Trespassers will be prosecuted'
What was the consequence of the giant's selfishness?
The absence of children caused the birds not to sing and flowers not to bloom
What brought an end to the North Wind and hailstorm in the giant's garden?
The sweet and lovely music of a linnet singing outside the giant's window
Why did the giant hear sweet and lovely music one morning?
A linnet was singing outside his window
What did the giant see in one corner of his garden?
A young boy who was unable to reach the branches of trees
Why did the giant decide to put the boy on top of the tree and pull down the walls?
He realized he had been selfish and wanted to help the boy
What happened when the children saw the giant approaching in the garden?
They ran away and the garden turned back to winter
How did the giant's attitude towards children change over time?
He started playing with them every afternoon and became less wicked
How did the story end for the giant?
a He died under a tree covered with white blossoms
What was still present in one corner of the garden even after spring had arrived?
Winter
What led to the giant's heart melting?
Realizing that he was very selfish
What happened when the giant decided to help the little boy climb onto the tree?
The tree lowered its branches but still, the boy could not climb
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