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The Prince and the Pauper

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

Explain how and why Hertford’s dialogue toward the Prince changes in Scene 8. Which pieces of evidence from the play supports this answer?

a)

Scene 8 is when Hertford realizes that the pauper is really the Prince.

b)

At first he says, “Seize the little vagabond!” to the guards to capture the Prince in disguise.

c)

Then he begins to think that maybe the boy really is the Prince.

d)

His dialogue becomes kinder, and he asks about the location of the Great Seal as final proof.

2.

What does the Prince’s dialogue in paragraph 8 suggest about him?

a)

He is rushed.

b)

He is suspicious.

c)

He is kindhearted.

d)

He is easily angered.

3.

How do the stage directions in paragraph 26 reveal information about the characters?

a)

F They show what the prince is willing to do to experience something new.

b)

G They explain why Tom is so nervous around the prince.

c)

H They help the audience see what emotional turmoil the prince feels in his role.

d)

J They describe how desperate Tom is to become the new prince.

4.

What connections can you make between Scene 6 and your own experiences or knowledge? Select all of the connections that would apply.

a)

I have read about other courtroom scenes and seen them in movies and on television.

b)

While I am reading Scene 6, I can use what I know about those courtroom-like settings to picture what is happening.

c)

The setting description says it is the Office of the Justice with a high bench.

d)

I picture a courtroom because the woman is accusing the Prince of stealing her pig. There’s also a constable, which is like a police officer.

e)

All of these details are familiar to me and help me connect to the scene.

5.

Why is it important for the prince to live like a poor person?

a)

It shows that anyone can get used to new things.

b)

It helps him learn about the unfair things poor people face.

c)

It shows that being a royal is better.

d)

It shows how important money is.

6.

What is the main idea of "The Prince and the Pauper"?

a)

How important technology is in our lives

b)

Going on adventures around the world

c)

Fighting between good and bad

d)

How different rich and poor people's lives are

7.

How does where the story happens help us understand its main idea?

a)

It shows how technology is getting better.

b)

It points out how different people's lives are because of their money.

c)

It makes us see how beautiful the natural world is.

d)

It sets the scene for magical things to happen.

8.

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

a)

I was not thinking.

b)

My father is a baronet.

c)

Well, I will be his friend and watch over him.

d)

Trust in me and all shall go well.

e)

Now I am free, and I am returning home.

9.

"Tom throws the cape over the Prince."

Mark whether or not this detail helps the reader to imagine the moment when the people recognize the real Prince.

a)

Yes, it helps the reader imagine the moment when the people recognize the real Prince.

b)

No, it does not help the reader imagine the moment when the people recognize the real Prince.

10.

Trumpet fanfare sounds. Mark whether or not this detail helps the reader to imagine the moment when the people recognize the real Prince.

a)

Yes, it helps the reader imagine the moment when the people recognize the real Prince.

b)

No, it does not help the reader imagine the moment when the people recognize the real Prince.

11.

Why is the prince's character described as humble?

a)

He was rich

b)

He cared about the people and wanted to help them

c)

He met Miles and became his friend

12.

The play is called -

(a)  

13.

Who helped the Prince throughout the play?

a)

Tom

b)

Canty

c)

Miles

d)

Hugo

14.

Why did the villagers cheer when the guards pushed the prince to the ground?

a)

They thought it was funny

b)

Everyone believed he was Tom the beggar

c)

He got hurt

d)

They wanted to see the prince

15.

Why did the prince need to get back to the palace as soon as he could?

a)

His dad died

b)

He wanted to go home

c)

He would be crowned king

16.

What happened to Miles and the Prince when they went to Mile's dad's home?

a)

They rested

b)

They got beat up

c)

They left to the coronation

d)

They were put in jail

17.

Do you think Tom Canty likes being Prince?

a)

Yes

b)

No

18.

What is the main theme of 'The Prince and the Pauper'?

a)

The importance of friendship

b)

The disparity between social classes

c)

The power of wealth

d)

The journey of self-discovery

19.

Which character in 'The Prince and the Pauper' is known for their loyalty to the Prince?

a)

Tom Canty

b)

Miles Hendon

c)

John Canty

d)

Hugo

20.

How does Mark Twain use irony in 'The Prince and the Pauper'?

a)

By showing the Prince enjoying his new life as a pauper

b)

By depicting the pauper struggling with royal duties

c)

By illustrating the Prince's ignorance of his own kingdom

d)

By highlighting the similarities between the Prince and the pauper

21.

What literary device is used when the Prince and the pauper switch places?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Irony

d)

Foreshadowing

22.

In 'The Prince and the Pauper', what does the Great Seal symbolize?

a)

Royal authority

b)

Wealth

c)

Friendship

d)

Adventure

23.

What lesson does Tom Canty learn by the end of 'The Prince and the Pauper'?

a)

The value of honesty

b)

The importance of family

c)

The harsh realities of poverty

d)

The joy of adventure

24.

Which event marks the climax of 'The Prince and the Pauper'?

a)

The Prince's coronation

b)

The Prince's escape from the palace

c)

The revelation of the true Prince

d)

Tom Canty's return to his family

25.

How does the setting of London contribute to the story in 'The Prince and the Pauper'?

a)

It highlights the wealth of the kingdom

b)

It emphasizes the divide between rich and poor

c)

It provides a backdrop for adventure

d)

It showcases the beauty of the city