Whipping Boy Chapters 9-12

Which of the following is a synonym for the word contemplated ?

• willing

• unconcern

• considered

• delay

Which of the following is a synonym for the word obedient ?

• willing

• unconcern

• considered

• delay

Which of the following is a synonym for the word indifference?

• willing

• unconcern

• considered

• staggering

Which of the following is a synonym for the word convince ?

• persuade

• considered

• staggering

• delay

Which of the following is a synonym for the word lurching ?

• willing

• staggering

• considered

• delay

Which of the following is a synonym for the word hesitation ?

• willing

• persuade

• unconcern

• delay

Think about the text, The Horrible, Miserable, Middle Ages; why did people in the medieval era suffer from scurvy?

• They often ate raw meat.

• They could not find enough food to eat.

• Their meals changed little from day to day.

• They lacked proper medical treatment.

Think about the text, The Horrible, Miserable, Middle Ages; what are trenchers?

• meat pies served only at feasts

• stale pieces of bread used as plates for meat

• castles molded out of pastry

• blackbirds hidden in baked pies.

Think about chapter 9 of The Whipping Boy; which of the following lines from the text reveals a disgusted character trait?

• "This smelly stuff!"

• I'll starve first!"

• "He examined the bread closely, hunting for varmints."

• "It's not fit for flies!"

• "I can't find any crawly things in it."

Think about chapter 9 of The Whipping Boy; which of the following lines from the text reveals a proud character trait?

*Remember in this context proud means that the character thinks they are too good.

• I'll starve first!"

• "I can't find any crawly things in it."

• "'The bread's stale,' grumbled the prince."

• "This smelly stuff!"

• "It's not fit for flies!"