WorksheetsThe Whipping Boy Test Chapters 1-4
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which word best describes Jemmy based on the first four chapters?
disrespectful
clever
lazy
spoiled
Which detail from the text best supports your answer?
A. “The whipping boy learned to read, write, and do sums.”
B. “Ten whacks at least,” said the prince. “And good and hard, if you please.”
C. “Jemmy didn’t bawl. Ten whacks, and not a sound escaped his lips.”
D. “The prince lowered his head so as to appear humble.”
Which two traits best describe Prince Brat?
curious
spoiled
fearless
hardworking
Part B: Which two sentences from the story support your answer?
And so it went for more than a year. The prince learned nothing.
Prince Brat knew he had nothing to fear. He had never been spanked.
The whipping boy learned his lessons quickly.
The prince thanked Jemmy for his help.
What sentence from the story best shows that Jemmy is tired of being the whipping boy?
He laughed along with the prince’s prank.
He bowed low before the prince.
He dreamed of one day working in the castle kitchen.
He was determined never to spring a tear for the prince to gloat over.
What central idea is shown in Chapter 3?
Working hard always leads to success.
Friendship is more important than honesty.
Being rich doesn’t always make someone happy.
It is dangerous to leave the castle at night.
In Chapter 1, what does “bawl” most nearly mean on page 4?
whisper
cry
complain
sing
How does Jemmy feel about returning to the streets?
scared
excited
sad
confused
Jemmy’s Feelings About Leaving Part B: Which two details support your answer?
He wished he could stay at the castle forever.
Jemmy’s spirits soared.
He bowed low before the prince.
I’ll take me rags, and I’ll be gone in the half-blink of an eye.
On page 8, how does Jemmy try to convince Prince Brat not to run away?
He says it's dangerous outside of the castle walls.
He threatens to tell the king.
He reminds him that he is afraid of the dark.
He offers to take his place at lessons.
Prince Horace is known as "Prince Brat" because of his behavior. Which of the following best explains why he deserves that nickname?
He is spoiled and misbehaves, such as playing tricks on people and refusing to listen to adults.
He is always kind and helps everyone in the kingdom.
He is quiet and shy, rarely speaking to anyone.
He is known for his bravery in battle and saving the kingdom.
Chapters 1-4 of 'The Whipping Boy' introduce the main characters and set up the story. Which of the following best describes what happens in these chapters?
Jemmy, the whipping boy, is taken from the streets to serve Prince Brat and the two run away together.
Jemmy and Prince Brat become best friends and rule the kingdom together.
Prince Brat is sent away to another kingdom for misbehaving.
Jemmy is crowned as the new prince after Prince Brat disappears.
