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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What clothes does Tom wear for the ceremony in question #53?
(a) Seal fur and silk.
(b) White satin.
(c) Black leather pants and shirt.
(d) A red silk jacket.

2. Why does Lord Hertford think Tom must be a prince?
(a) An impostor would never claim to be an impostor.
(b) Lord Hertford's sister convinces him that Tom is a prince.
(c) No one could have gotten into the palace.
(d) A street boy would never understand Latin.

3. What is Offal Court like?
(a) Old and decaying.
(b) Dirty and cramped.
(c) Spacious and clean.
(d) Spacious and dirty.

4. What had Tom worried about previously?
(a) If his tutor would expose him.
(b) The prospect of dining in public.
(c) If his mother would reveal the truth.
(d) If his features would closely resemble those of the prince.

5. What does Jane Grey's visit to Edward's room accomplish?
(a) Starts a rumor that he is crazy.
(b) Makes Tom hide from everyone.
(c) Convinces Tom that his scheme will work.
(d) Gets Tom into serious trouble.

6. What does the man at the Canty's door yell to John?
(a) They have to leave due to back rent.
(b) John has killed Father Andrew.
(c) Father Andrew is looking for him.
(d) Palace guards are coming for Edward.

7. The event which Tom's servants prepare him for will be attended by ______________.
(a) His parents.
(b) No one.
(c) A large company of citizens.
(d) His brother and sisters.

8. Why can't Henry remember some of his actions?
(a) He is too lazy to care.
(b) He is very old.
(c) His mind is weak with illness.
(d) He relies on members of his court to remember.

9. What does John Canty do when the prince struggles against him?
(a) Tries to knock him to the ground.
(b) Tries to kick him in the shin.
(c) Tries to tweak his ear.
(d) Tries to hit him with his club.

10. Why do the boys at the church beat Edward?
(a) For taking their lunch.
(b) For claiming to be the prince.
(c) For telling the priest they were swearing.
(d) For saying he will have them hung for insolence.

11. What does Miles find when he returns to the tavern room?
(a) Edward is still taking a bath.
(b) Edward is still eating.
(c) Edward is still at the stables.
(d) Edward is gone.

12. Why does John Canty change his name?
(a) To have a fresh start in America.
(b) To avoid his wife finding him.
(c) To avoid the law.
(d) He likes the name Hobbs.

13. Who stands around Tom while he eats?
(a) Courtiers.
(b) The kitchen staff.
(c) Waiters.
(d) Guards.

14. In what language is Tom first questioned by Edward's father?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Latin.
(c) German.
(d) French.

15. What does Mrs. Canty think about Edward?
(a) He is drunk.
(b) He is telling the truth.
(c) He must have been hit on the head.
(d) There is something different about him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't anyone react when Tom eats with his fingers?

2. What does the king tell Hertford to use for signing orders?

3. What did Henry rename the church where Edward stopped?

4. What does a servant from the inn tell Miles?

5. To what does Tom resign himself for dinner?

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