The Whipping Boy Comprehension Test Chapters 1-20

Front

What is the social rule regarding punishment for members of the royal family in 'The Whipping Boy'?

Back

Members of the royal family cannot be whipped.

Front

What items was Betsy carrying when Jemmy and Prince Horace first met her?

Back

A rope and a honey comb.

Front

What was the fate of Cutwater and Hold-Your-Nose-Billy in the resolution of the story?

Back

They hid themselves on a prison ship.

Front

How did Prince Horace communicate his plan to Jemmy?

Back

Prince Horace winked at him.

Front

Why did Prince Horace want to carry the water?

Back

He had never been allowed to carry water.

Front

What is the significance of the title 'The Whipping Boy'?

Back

It refers to a boy who is punished in place of a royal child.

Front

What role does Jemmy play in the story?

Back

Jemmy is the whipping boy for Prince Horace.

Front

How does the relationship between Jemmy and Prince Horace evolve throughout the story?

Back

They develop a friendship and mutual respect.

Front

What themes are explored in 'The Whipping Boy'?

Back

Themes of friendship, social class, and the consequences of punishment.

Front

What does the honey comb symbolize in the story?

Back

It symbolizes sweetness and the innocence of childhood.