The Prince and the Pauper Selection Test

The Prince’s dialogue in paragraph 8 suggests that he is —

• always rushed

• suspicious

• kindhearted

• easily angered

What do the stage directions in paragraph 26 reveal about the characters?

• What the Prince is willing to do to experience something new

• Why Tom is so nervous around the Prince

• The emotional turmoil the Prince feels in his role

• The desperation Tom feels about becoming the new prince

What is the best synonym of the word beckoning as it is used in the excerpt?

• Flagging

• Inviting

• Tempting

• Waving

Which part of the sentence contains prepositional phrases that add detail?

• A) Blows out candle,

• B) then yawns,

• C) sits on chair next to bed,

• D) and falls asleep.

What do the dialogue and stage directions reveal about the Constable in Scene 6? Cite evidence from the text to support your response.

• The Constable is portrayed as a strict and authoritative figure.

• The Constable is shown to be confused and indecisive.

• The Constable is depicted as kind and understanding.

• The Constable is characterized as lazy and uninterested.

What is the best antonym for the word pathetic as it is used in the passage?

• Admirable

• Confusing

• Tragic

• Unusual

Imagine that the playwright wants to add stage directions about the setting to Scene 7 to help the reader better visualize the scene. Which sentence uses a prepositional phrase to create imagery?

• There is dirt everywhere.

• There is dirt across the floor.

• There is a lot of dirt.

• There is crumbling red dirt.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A How do the events and dialogue in Scene 8 help develop the theme of the play?

• A) They reveal that people must look beyond appearances to find someone’s true character.

• B) They show that people are able to change their minds after sensing something is wrong.

• C) They suggest that people would rather believe a lie than the truth.

• D) They emphasize that people can make mistakes and be forgiven for them.

Read this stage direction in paragraph 182. (Hertford and several Lords look closely at both boys.) This sentence helps the reader understand the scene by showing Hertford —

• act upset by the news of the switch

• inspect the boys to discover the truth

• act like he is embarrassed by his actions

• appear to be surprised he has not noticed the difference

Which two pieces of dialogue show that the character Miles is devoted to the Prince, despite not knowing his true identity?

• I was not thinking. (paragraph 102)

• My father is a baronet, Your Majesty. (paragraph 104)

• Now I am free, and I am returning home. (paragraph 106)