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The Whipping Boy | Quiz

Sid Fleischman
This Study Guide consists of approximately 47 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Whipping Boy.

The Whipping Boy | Quiz

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1)

What is hanging from the rafters at the cutthroats' living quarters? (from Chapter 6)

Grapes.
Spiders.
Rats.
Garlic.
2)

Who follows the boys into the sewers? (from Chapter 19)

Hot-Potato Man.
The outlaws.
Petunia.
The king's soldiers.
3)

Of what is Cutwater's chest made? (from Chapter 7)

Black oak.
Black maple.
White oak.
Red oak.
4)

What kind of plate is in the basket? (from Chapter 6)

Paper.
Plastic.
Silver.
China.
5)

Jemmy says the prince has the "sense of a" what? (from Chapter 7)

Horse.
Rat.
Gnat.
Fish.
6)

What does Billy eat to clear his head? (from Chapter 9)

Veal pie.
Garlic.
Herring.
Bread.
7)

Why does the prince say he is following Jemmy in Chapter 19? (from Chapter 19)

He wants to whip him.
He wants to feed him.
He wants to turn him in.
He is his friend.
8)

What does the prince tell Hot-Potato Man to do with Jemmy? (from Chapter 20)

Feed him.
Kidnap him.
Turn him in.
Ignore him.
9)

How does Jemmy sign the ransom note? (from Chapter 8)

Your kind son.
Your lost son.
Your kidnapped son.
Your obedient son.
10)

What does Cutwater find in a stolen coat pocket? (from Chapter 7)

Shoes.
Combs.
A scrap of paper.
Handkerchiefs.
11)

What does Jemmy hide from the outlaw in? (from Chapter 13)

A hole.
A cave.
A river.
A hollow tree.
12)

How does Jemmy respond to the questioning of the note? (from Chapter 9)

He threatens the questioner.
He is scared.
He is happy.
He is nervous.
13)

The cutthroats are surprised that Jemmy knows what? (from Chapter 7)

How to cook.
His letters.
How to catch rats.
How to ride a horse.
14)

To what type of animal hide does Cutwater compare the whipping victims? (from Chapter 16)

An elephant.
A cat.
A rabbit.
A bear.
15)

What is the last thing the cutthroats lift out of the basket? (from Chapter 6)

The prince's money.
The prince's crest.
The prince's cloak.
The prince's crown.
16)

How does Jemmy refer to the ransom in Chapter 12? (from Chapter 12)

Moonshine.
Herring.
Potatoes.
Jewels.
17)

Who does Billy hit with the whip? (from Chapter 16)

The prince.
Betsy.
Jemmy.
Hot-Potato Man.
18)

Jemmy compares the outlaws to what animal in Chapter 10? (from Chapter 10)

Worms.
Chickens.
Donkeys.
Horses.
19)

Where are the fairgrounds located? (from Chapter 18)

Landside.
Waterside.
Caveside.
Skyside.
20)

Where is the prince going at the beginning of Chapter 20? (from Chapter 20)

The forest.
The castle.
The river.
The outlaws' hut.
21)

How does the prince react to Jemmy's actions in Chapter 8? (from Chapter 8)

He yells.
He agrees.
He smiles.
His mouth falls open.
22)

What is Jemmy harder to catch than? (from Chapter 11)

A flea.
A bird.
A fly.
A tick.
23)

What does Billy say will improve the taste of the boys' breakfast? (from Chapter 9)

Salt.
Oil.
Garlic.
Butter.
24)

What does the prince promise Jemmy at the end of Chapter 12? (from Chapter 12)

Friendship.
Money.
Protection.
Food.
25)

What kind of pies are in the basket? (from Chapter 6)

Meat.
Pumpkin.
Cherry.
Apple.
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