Jemmy and the Outlaws' Deception

In Chapter 7 of 'The Whipping Boy' by Sid Fleischmann, Cutwater and Billy, two highwaymen, rummage through stolen goods. They find a scrap of paper and attempt to write a message but struggle due to illiteracy. Prince Brett refuses to help, leading to a standoff. Jemmy, the whipping boy, devises a plan to trick the outlaws into releasing the prince. The outlaws become confused about the true identity of the prince, leading to a resolution where Jemmy takes control of the situation.

What does Cutwater find in the chest of stolen goods?

• A scrap of paper

• A golden crown

• A sword

• A map

What does Cutwater use to rummage through the chest?

• A hook

• His hands

• A sword

• A stick

What do Cutwater and Billy need to do with the scrap of paper?

• Draw a map

• Write a message

• Make a paper airplane

• Fold it into a hat

What does Billy use to create ink for writing?

• Mud

• Beetroot juice

• Berry juice

• Charcoal

Why does the Prince refuse to write the message?

• He lost the paper

• He is afraid of the outlaws

• He is too tired

• He doesn't know how to write

What does Billy do with the beetroot juice?

• Cooks with it

• Throws it away

• Uses it as ink

• Drinks it

What does the Prince demand before writing the message?

• A horse

• A new coat

• A pen

• Food

What does the Prince's refusal to write reveal about him?

• He is tired

• He is illiterate

• He is scared

• He is stubborn

What plan does Jemmy come up with to deal with the outlaws?

• Fight them

• Call for help

• Pretend to be the Prince

• Run away

What does Jemmy use to try and convince the outlaws of his identity?

• A royal seal

• His knowledge of letters

• A crown

• A royal decree