NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English It So Happened Chapter 3 The Selfish Giant

Why is the Giant called selfish?

On one occasion the children said: “How happy we are here!” Later they said: “How happy we were there!” What are they referring to in both the cases?

(i) When spring came, it was still winter in the garden. What does winter stand for or indicate here?

Winter has been presented like a story with its own characters and their activities. Describe the story in your own words.

Was the Giant happy or sad over the state of the garden?

What effect did the linnet’s song have over Hail and the North Wind?

The Giant saw a most wonderful sight. What did he see?

What did he realise on seeing it? 

Why was it still wiinter in one corner of the garden?

Describe the first meeting of the little boy and the Giant?

Describe their second meeting after a long interval?

The Giant lay dead, all covered with white blossoms. What does this sentence indicate about the once selfish Giant?

The little child's hands and feet had marks of nails. Who does the child remind you of? Give a reason for your answer.

Is there something like this garden near where you live? Would you like one (without the Giant, perhaps) and why? What do you do to keep it in good shape?