WorksheetsThe Whipping Boy Ch 17-20
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
In Chapter 17, what does it mean when it says that Hold-Your-Nose Billy raised a great splash?
He stood as still as a statue to avoid being seen
He lifted something over his head and threw it down
He jumped out into the river to make a run for it
He kicked his feet as hard as he could
“Lawks,” whispered Jemmy. “Ain’t we a puckered sight, the both of us! Torn up and scruffy. At least, no one’ll take you for a prince.”
What does scruffy mean as used above?
clean, tidy
quiet, timid
confused, perplexed
ratty, messy
Which detail best supports the definition of scruffy?
"torn up"
"no one'll take you"
"whispered"
"lawks"
He started down the stone steps to the river, but the prince stopped him with a sudden, urgent yelp. “Look!”
What does urgent mean as used above?
fast
slow
excited
angry
What detail best supports the definition of urgent?
"started down"
"the prince stopped"
"sudden"
"Look!"
“Not me! Your pa’s put a price on this head o’ mine. No, thank you, Prince! I don’t fancy doing a jig from the end of a rope.”
What does the phrase jig from the end of a rope mean as used above?
shopping
arrested
hanged
helped
Which detail best supports the meaning of jig from the end of a rope?
"no, thank you"
"put a price on this head"
"don't fancy"
"not me!"
In Chapter 20, why does the king say, “Next time you decide to run away, take me with you”?
The author is explaining that the king does not like his job title.
The author is showing that the king has forgiven his son and making a lighthearted joke.
The author describes how the king wants to spend more time with his son.
The author is explaining that the king is still mad at his son.
