The Whipping Boy Test Chapters 1-10

What do the villains discover in the prince’s wicker basket that proves he is the prince?

• the king’s crest

• a crown

• a purple robe

• a nametag

Why do the ruffians think that Jemmy is actually the prince?

• because he looks like the king

• because he acts more like a brat

• because he is dressed nicer

• because he can read and write

What does Billy do to prove that he wrote the ransom note correctly?

• He asks Jemmy to read him the note.

• He asks the prince to read him the note.

• He asks Jemmy to read him the note backwards.

• He asks Cutwater to read him the note.

What object does Jemmy want the prince to take with him when he delivers the ransom note?

• the crown

• the china and silver

• Jemmy

• his royal clothing

Which boy do you think is the most clever?

• Prince Brat

• Jemmy

Prince Brat wants Jemmy to stop saying rude things to the thieves. What does Prince Brat do?

• Prince Brat wants Jemmy to stop saying rude things to the thieves.

• Prince Brat tries to tell the thieves that he is actually the prince, and Jemmy is not.

• Jemmy does not correct the thieves when they think he is the prince because he has a plan.

• Prince Brat brings along china dishes and silver forks in his basket.

Which person seems to be in charge, or the ring leader, of the cutthroats?

• Cutwater

• Billy

Which of the following answers best proves your answer to question 7?

• a. Billy doesn’t appear to be very intelligent.

• b. Billy makes most of the decisions and does most of the talking.

I ______ carefully to decide which boy was clever, Jemmy or the Prince Brat.

• foliage

• ponder

• suddenly

• bluster

Prince Brat was trying to escape and wanted to take Jemmy with him. ___________ the two thieves showed up and kidnapped them both.

• bluster

• apprentice

• suddenly

• fathom