Whipping Boy Chapters 1-4 Quiz

What is the purpose of a whipping boy?

• They complete school work for royalty

• They clean the castle

• They are punished in place of royalty

• They tend to the farm on the manor

What characteristic best describes the Prince?

• Funny

• Cruel

• Helpful

• Dangerous

“Yes, Papa.” The prince lowered his head so as to appear humbled and contrite. What is the BEST definition of the word contrite as it is used in the text?

• Sorry

• Angry

• Defiant

• Undecided

How does Jemmy react when Prince Brat threatens to send him back to the streets in chapter one?

• Upset

• Scared

• Pleased

• Exasperated

What evidence supports your answer about how Jemmy reacts when Prince Brat threatens to send him back to the streets?

• “Dunno,” said Jemmy.

• “He was determined to never spring a tear for the prince to gloat over.”

• “Jemmy’s spirits soared.”

• “You’re the worst whipping boy I ever had!”

True or false: Prince Brat values education

• True

• False

What evidence supports your answer about how Jemmy views education?

• “Ten whacks at least,” said the prince.

• “You contrary rascal!”

• “The whipping boy learned to read, write, and do sums.”

• “I can always get someone to read for me.”

“What’s bitin you?”

This figurative language is an example of...

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

“...the moon gazed down like an evil eye.”

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• simile

• metaphor

• idiom

“The king spied him and he looked mad enough to spit ink.”

This figurative language is an example of...

• simile

• metaphor

• idiom