The Whipping Boy Comprehension Questions

Jemmy never cried out because

• if he did, the prince would gloat
• the whippings didn't hurt
• he never actually got whipped
• he could not speak

What is Jimmy's job in the castle?

• tutor
• whipping boy
• stable boy
• friend

What does everyone call the prince?

• Prince Brat
• Prince Hold Your Nose
• Prince Jemmy
• Prince Meany

Which character can read and write well?

• Prince Horace
• Jemmy
• Hold Your Nose Billy
• Cutwater

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

• put a rat in the pillowcase.

• water in their boats.

• tied wigs to chair so wigs would fall off.

• drop soup on a the lads head.

What is the purpose of having a whipping boy?

• to teach him how to read.

• you cannot whip the prince.

• to have a playmate.

• to taste his food before the prince eats it.

How does Jemmy react to the whipping?

• doesn't cry or yelp.

• yells the at the prince.

• tears up in his eyes.

• hits the person back.

How does the Prince Brat feel about reading and writing?

• it is very important.

• he knows what he is doing.

• he doesn't need it.

• confused about it.

What is Prince Brat afraid of?

• wild animals.

• the dark.

• the fog.

• the King.

What happens when Jemmy and the prince get lost in the fog?

• scream for help.

• they get scared.

• get kidnapped.

• camp out.