Battle of the Books 2022 - The Whipping Boy

Name one practical joke the prince plays on the others in the castle.

• put a rat in the pillowcase

• flooded their boats

• tied wigs to the chair so the wigs fall off

• dropped soup on their heads

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What is the purpose of having a whipping boy?

• to teach the prince to read

• to have a playmate for the prince

• to taste the prince's food

• so that the prince doesn't get whipped

How does Jemmy react to the whipping?

• He doesn't cry or yelp.

• He cries loudly.

• He yells at the prince.

• He hits the person back.

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Jemmy dreams of:

• singing

• running away

• fighting people

• hitting Prince Brat

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What happens when Jemmy and Prince Brat get caught in the fog?

• They scream for help.

• They get scared.

• They get kidnapped.

• They camp out.

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Prince Brat is afraid of:

• the King

• wild animals

• fog

• the dark

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Why do the outlaws believe Jemmy is the prince?

• He speaks well.

• He can read and write.

• He carries himself well.

• He is bossy.

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How does Cutwater become aware of who the boys really are?

• the royal crest on the saddle

• the clothes they are wearing

• a crown

• a letter from the King

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Why is Billy called Hold Your Nose Billy?

• He smells like a skunk.

• He doesn't take a bath.

• He smells like garlic.

• His feet smell.

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What three items did the prince pack?

• china, a ring, a fork

• food, crown, a ring

• water, food, gold

• china, food, crown

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