Whipping Boy: Comp Check Chs. 13-15

Which of the following is evidence that the boys are overcoming challenges together?

• They argue about Jemmy leaving Prince Brat behind.

• They are able to find things that Jemmy can sell to make money for food.

• The boys are able to escape the bear attack.

• The boys find a girl looking for her pet bear.

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Which of the following is evidence of how Prince Brat feels about his torn clothes and dirty face?

• "I might as well be hung on the wall like a stag's head - for all he notices me."

• "This is the first time no one has had fits because I got my clothes grimy.

• "Is my face as dirty as yours?"

• "Maybe I'll never go back. This is the best time I ever had."

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Which of the following explains why Prince Brat might have ran away from the castle?

• "This is the first time no one has had fits because I got my clothes grimy.

• I might as well be stuffed and hung on the wall like a stag's head - for all he notices me.

• "Maybe I'll never go back. This is the best time I ever had."

• "Is my face dirty as yours?"

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3.  How does the author add suspense (more excitement) in Chapter 15?

• The dancing bear scares Jemmy out of his skin.

• Jemmy and Prince Brat are escaping with Captain Nips when all of a sudden the outlaws stop his coach to search.

• Jemmy and Prince Brat swim the river and head for the castle.

• Jemmy nearly leaves Prince Brat behind but then he asked Captain Nips to stop for his friend.

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5.  Which of these statements best describe the character PETUNIA?

• the nearly blind owner of a coach full of raw potatoes that gives Jemmy and Prince Brat a ride

• a red-haired outlaw that loves to eat garlic and kidnaps the boys for a ransom

• an old woman with hands that look like tree roots that insults Prince Brat

• a well-trained dancing bear that saves Jemmy and Prince Brat's lives

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How does Jemmy describe Prince Brat to Captain Nips "The Hot-Potato Man"?

• "You must be carrying a heavy load."

• "Stop Cap'n! We left me friend behind."

• "You, that's what. If you get hungry enough, you'll scramble back to the castle."

• "I got to eat, don't I? If I can collect enough driftwood, I can sell it as firewood."

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