The Whipping Boy Test

Which of the following statements is true about Prince Horace?

• Prince Horace is very smart

• Prince Horace enjoys being a prince

• Prince Horace has the nickname Prince Brat

• Prince Horace helps the poor

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Why does Jemmy live in the royal castle?

• To teach the prince how to write and read

• To take whippings for the prince

• Because his father and mother work there

• because he is in charge of the horses

Why does Jemmy think Prince Brat is crazy to run away?

• He has it good being at the castle.

• The prince gets whipped.

• Jemmy likes being a whipping boy.

• Jemmy wants to run away, too.

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Why was it difficult to travel outside the castle the night they ran away?

• It was a clear night.

• It was raining.

• It was foggy.

• It was snowing.

How is Prince Horace treated by Hold-Your-Nose Billy and Cutwater?

• Prince Horace is treated like royalty

• Prince Horace is treated like part of the family

• Prince Horace is treated like a monster

• Prince Horace is treated like a boy from the streets

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Where did Hold-Your-Nose Billy get his name?

• He smelled like garlic

• He smelled like roses

• He smelled like soap

• He smelled like liver

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Which of the following best describes Jemmy?

• Jemmy is smart and cunning

• Jemmy is scared very easily

• Jemmy screams and bawls when he is whipped

• Jemmy cannot read or write

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Why is Jemmy writing the ransom note?

• He is the only one that can write

• He is the prince

• He wanted to

• He can't read or write

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What useless item did the Prince take with him when he ran away?

• A crayon

• Food

• His crown

• His clothing

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Why do the outlaws make Jemmy read the note backwards?

• They want to make sure he can read backwards.

• They can read.

• They can write.

• So they know he's telling the truth about what it says.

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