The Prince and the Pauper

What does the Prince's dialogue in paragraph 8 suggest about him.

• He is rushed.

• He is suspicious.

• He is kindhearted.

• He is easily angered.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How do the stage directions in paragraph 26 reveal information about the characters.

• They show what the prince is willing to do to experience something new.

• They explain why Tom is so nervous around the prince.

• They help the audience see what emotional turmoil the prince feels in his role.

• They describe how desperate Tom is to become the new prince.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

Read about the origin of the word beckoning.

Closely related to the word beacon, which is a "sign or lighthouse".

This information helps the reader understand that beckoning in paragraph 42 means.

• yelling at

• waving over

• putting away

• hiding out

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The playwright wants to add a sentence of dialogue after the dialogue in paragraph 111. Which of the following could correctly be added?

• "I'm going to sleep on that bed"

• "I'm going to sleep at that bed."

• "I'm going to sleep over that bed."

• "I'm going to sleep beside that bed."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the dictionary entry below for the word sly.

sly /slī/ adj. 1. acting in an unauthorized way 2 showing that you are deceitful 3 doing something playfully 4 having a cleaver nature

Which definition best matches the meaning of slyly as it is used in paragraph 151?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The playwright wants to add stage directions about the setting to Scene 7 to help the reader better visualize the scene. Which of the following could correctly be added?

• There is dirt deep inside the floor.

• There is dirt scattered across the floor.

• There is dirt lying next to the floor.

• There is dirt hanging above the floor.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

The playwright's use of figurative language in paragraph 179 is intended to help the reader understand how -

• many people are outside of the palace

• hungry the people in the village are

• loud the crowd is getting at the coronation

• tall the people in the crowd are

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

The stage direction in paragraph 182 helps the reader understand the scene by having -

• Hertford act upset by the news of the switch.

• Hertford inspect the boys to discover the truth.

• Hertford act like he is embarrassed by his actions.

• Hertford appear to be surprised he had not noticed the difference.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which two sentences show that the character Miles is devoted to the Prince, despite not knowing his true identify? (choose 2)

• I was not thinking.

• My father is a baronet.

• Well, I will be his friend and watch over him.

• Trust in me and all shall go well.

• Now I am free, and I am returning home.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which two details help the reader to imagine the moment when the people recognize the real prince? (choose 2)

• Tom takes off his cape.

• Tom throws the cape over the Prince.

• The Prince is wearing rags.

• Trumpet fanfare sounds.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1