Celebrations and Lives in Tudor England

In 'The Prince and the Pauper' by Mark Twain, two boys are born on the same day in 16th century London: Edward Tudor, a prince, and Tom Canty, a pauper. The birth of the prince is celebrated with great joy across England, with festivities and pageantry in London. In contrast, Tom's birth goes unnoticed except by his impoverished family. The story highlights the stark differences in their lives from birth.

What is the setting of the story introduced in Chapter 1?

• Paris in the 18th century

• London in the 16th century

• New York in the 19th century

• Rome in the 15th century

To which family was Tom Canty born?

• The Tudor family

• The Windsor family

• The Cantee family

• The Lancaster family

What was the condition of Tom Canty's family?

• Wealthy

• Middle-class

• Poor

• Royal

What was the public's reaction to the birth of Edward Tudor?

• Indifference

• Confusion

• Joy and celebration

• Sadness

What was the general mood in England upon the birth of Edward Tudor?

• Celebration

• Confusion

• Indifference

• Mourning

What did the people of England long for before Edward Tudor's birth?

• A new law

• A new queen

• A new prince

• A new king

What was the reaction of mere acquaintances upon the birth of the prince?

• They stayed silent

• They argued

• They hugged and kissed

• They ignored each other

How did the people of England celebrate the birth of the prince?

• By staying at home

• By feasting and dancing

• By holding protests

• By going to work

What did the people of England do to express their joy for the new prince?

• Wrote poems

• Took a holiday

• Built a monument

• Held a parade

What was a notable feature of the celebrations in London?

• Rainy weather

• Silent marches

• Great bonfires

• Closed shops