1. Why did the Giant return home after seven years?
A. He was forced to return by his friend Cornish Ogre
B. He was homesick and wanted to see his garden again
C. There is no clear reason mentioned in the story
D. He was tired of living with his friend Cornish Ogre
Answer: There is no clear reason mentioned in the story (C)
The story does not provide a clear reason for the Giant’s return.
2. What was the condition of the Giant’s garden when the children were not allowed to play there?
A. It was blooming with flowers and birds were singing
B. It was dark and gloomy
C. It was empty and silent
D. It was still Winter with Frost and Snow everywhere
Answer: It was still Winter with Frost and Snow everywhere (D)
The story states that in the Giant’s garden, it was still Winter with Frost and Snow all over the garden.
3. Why did the children become sad after the Giant returned?
A. They were afraid of the Giant
B. They missed the beautiful garden
C. They didn’t like the Giant’s friend Cornish Ogre
D. They were angry with the Giant
Answer: They missed the beautiful garden (B)
The children were sad because they lost a nice place to play games.
4. Why did the trees not bloom in the Giant’s garden?
A. Because the Giant did not take care of the garden
B. Because the children were not allowed to play there
C. Because it was Winter
D. Because the birds did not sing there
Answer: Because the children were not allowed to play there (B)
The story implies that the trees did not bloom because the children were not allowed to play there.
5. What happened to the small flower bud that bloomed in the Giant’s garden?
A. It slipped back to the ground and went back to sleep
B. It was trampled by the Giant
C. It was eaten by a bird
D. It grew into a beautiful flower
Answer: It slipped back to the ground and went back to sleep (A)
The story states that the small flower bud slipped back to the ground and went back to sleep when it saw the notice board.
6. What type of season began while the Giant’s garden was still in Winter?
A. Autumn
B. Spring
C. Winter
D. Summer
Answer: Spring (B)
The story states that Spring season began, and the trees blossomed with beautiful and colourful flowers everywhere.
7. Why did the Giant build a huge wall around his garden?
A. To keep the children out
B. To keep the birds out
C. To protect his garden from the Cornish Ogre
D. To make his garden look beautiful
Answer: To keep the children out (A)
The Giant built a huge wall around his garden to keep the children out.
8. What would the children do after they were chased away from the garden?
A. They would play on the streets
B. They would roam about the high walls of the garden
C. They would go back home
D. They would play with the Giant
Answer: They would roam about the high walls of the garden (B)
The story states that the children would roam about the high walls of the garden and often missed the beautiful garden inside those walls.
9. What was the condition of the trees in the garden when the children used to play there?
A. They were dying
B. They were bare and had no fruits
C. They were too big
D. They were blooming with flowers and fruits
Answer: They were blooming with flowers and fruits (D)
The story states that the garden was a lovely place with trees bearing rich fruits and beautiful flowers all over.
10. Who did the Giant visit for seven years?
A. His friend Cornish Ogre
B. The birds
C. The children
D. His family
Answer: His friend Cornish Ogre (A)
The story states that the Giant returned home from his friend Cornish Ogre’s place after seven years.
11. What covered the grass in the Giant’s garden?
A. North Wind
B. Hail
C. Snow
D. Frost
Answer: Snow (C)
The snow covered the grass in the Giant’s garden.
12. Who did Snow and Frost invite to the garden?
A. The South Wind
B. The West Wind
C. The North Wind
D. The East Wind
Answer: The North Wind (C)
Snow and Frost invited the North Wind to the garden.
13. What broke the slates of the roof of the castle?
A. Hail
B. Snow
C. North Wind
D. Frost
Answer: Hail (A)
Hail would often rattle the roof of the castle, breaking the slates.
14. Why didn’t Spring arrive in the Giant’s garden?
A. Because of the Hail
B. Because of the North Wind
C. Because of the Giant’s selfishness
D. Because of the Frost
Answer: Because of the Giant’s selfishness (C)
The Giant’s selfishness prevented Spring from arriving in his garden.
15. What did the Giant hear on a fine morning?
A. Sweet music
B. The North Wind roaring
C. The birds chirping
D. The Hail rattling
Answer: Sweet music (A)
The Giant heard sweet music coming from his garden.
16. What did the children do when they entered the Giant’s garden?
A. They started crying
B. They started playing
C. They sat on the branches of trees
D. They started running
Answer: They sat on the branches of trees (C)
The children sat on the branches of trees in the Giant’s garden.
17. Why did the trees in the garden start blossoming?
A. Because of the North Wind
B. Because of the children’s presence
C. Because of the Frost
D. Because of the Hail
Answer: Because of the children’s presence (B)
The trees started blossoming because of the children’s presence.
18. What did the Giant notice in one corner of his garden?
A. Summer
B. Winter
C. Autumn
D. Spring
Answer: Winter (B)
The Giant noticed Winter still present in one corner of his garden.
19. What did the Giant do to help the little boy?
A. He ignored him
B. He gently took him in his arms and put him on the top of a tree
C. He scolded him
D. He shouted at him
Answer: He gently took him in his arms and put him on the top of a tree (B)
The Giant gently took the little boy in his arms and put him on the top of a tree.
20. How did the little boy show gratitude to the Giant?
A. He kissed the Giant’s cheek
B. He gave him a gift
C. He thanked him verbally
D. He shook his hand
Answer: He kissed the Giant’s cheek (A)
The little boy kissed the Giant’s cheek as a gesture of thankfulness.
21. What changed in the Giant’s behavior towards the children?
A. He stopped allowing them to play in his garden
B. He began to hate the children
C. He started to play with them in the afternoon
D. He became more selfish and wicked
Answer: He started to play with them in the afternoon (C)
The Giant’s transformation from selfish to kind is a significant aspect of the story.
22. What did the Giant notice on the little boy’s hands?
A. Marks from the Giant’s wall
B. Cuts from the garden’s thorns
C. Wounds of love with two nail prints
D. Scars from the Giant’s sword
Answer: Wounds of love with two nail prints (C)
The little boy’s wounds symbolize the sacrifices made for love and redemption.
23. What did the Giant threaten to do to the person who harmed the little boy?
A. Banish him from the garden
B. Make him apologize to the children
C. Slay him with his sword
D. Make him help with gardening
Answer: Slay him with his sword (C)
The Giant’s anger and desire for justice are evident in this response.
24. What did the little boy invite the Giant to visit?
A. His home in the village
B. The nearby forest
C. The castle where the Giant lived
D. His garden, which was paradise
Answer: His garden, which was paradise (D)
The little boy’s invitation represents a deeper connection and a symbolic journey.
25. What happened to the Giant later in the afternoon?
A. He lay dead under the tree, covered with white blossoms
B. He built a new wall around the garden
C. He became strong and young again
D. He found the little boy’s home
Answer: He lay dead under the tree, covered with white blossoms (A)
The Giant’s fate is a poignant conclusion to the story, symbolizing the power of love and redemption.
26. What is the main message of the chapter ‘The Selfish Giant’?
A. Children should obey the Giant’s rules
B. Winter is a better season than Spring
C. We should not be selfish and spread love
D. .Importance of having a big garden
Answer: We should not be selfish and spread love (C)
The story conveys a valuable lesson about the importance of kindness and selflessness.
27. What was the condition of the Giant’s garden when the children returned?
A. It was full of life, with blossoming flowers and trees
B. It was still in winter, with frost and snow
C. It was deserted, with no signs of life
D. It was in a state of decay, with withered trees
Answer: It was full of life, with blossoming flowers and trees (A)
The return of Spring and the children’s laughter symbolize the renewal of life and friendship.
28. What did the Giant’s garden represent in the story?
A. A place where the children played and had fun
B. A paradise where the Giant and the children reunited
C. A representation of the Giant’s power and strength
D. A symbol of the Giant’s selfishness
Answer: A paradise where the Giant and the children reunited (B)
The garden is a symbol of transformation, redemption, and ultimately, paradise.
