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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Whom does Edward meet in the barn?
2. How long is Edward's rule?
3. Who offers to take the lashes for Edward?
4. What does Miles do in front of the King?
5. What is now abhorrent to Tom?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Hugh suggest as Edward's punishment? What happens as a result of the suggestion?
2. How does Edward tell St. John where the seal is located? What happens after they find the seal?
3. Describe Tom's appearance during the recognition procession. What custom does he follow?
4. What do Edward and Miles do when they leave Hendon Hall?
5. What happens with Hugh Hendon and Edith in the Conclusion?
6. What does the hermit tell Edward and what does he do with Edward?
7. What happens when Tom is being crowned?
8. What happens when Miles arrives at Edward's side?
9. What does the woman in the house think of Edward? What does she ask him to do, and how does he do it?
10. Who picks a fight with Edward? Who wins? What happens because of the fight's outcome?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Tom realizes that finding out as much as possible about the criminals' cases is the best way to determine their guilt or innocence. His careful examination of their situation shows that good judgment, and even wisdom, are not the sole province of either royalty or adults. In giving Tom personal knowledge of the man who was accused of murder, Twain shows how wrong justice can be.
1. Do you think it is conceivable that a boy from the slums would have the wisdom to figure out how to look at evidence in a criminal case and render such an astute judgment? Why or why not? Use examples from The Prince and the Pauper to support your ideas.
2. Do you think there are innocent people in prison in the United States? Explain your reasoning.
3. If Tom had not known personally that the man he saved from execution had a solid alibi, what steps could he have taken to get to the truth of the man's situation?
Essay Topic 2
Tom's charmed existence continues, while Edward's troubles only deepen, until he finally gets help from Miles Hendon. Just as this brave soldier rescues the boy, Tom reacts to news of the king's death by issuing a command to rescue the Duke of Norfolk from execution. Again, the contrast between Edward's helplessness and Tom's power is forcefully made.
1. Discuss the above statement in terms of power. Use examples from The Prince and the Pauper to support your ideas.
2. Discuss the ways in which Edward and Tom can both adapt to the huge changes in their lives. Use examples from The Prince and the Pauper to support your ideas.
3. Overall, how believable is the plot of this book? Discuss why it could seem real and why it seems completely unbelievable. For example, when the guards first pushed Edward out the gate, is it believable that palace guards wouldn't recognize their prince even dressed in rags? Use examples from The Prince and the Pauper to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 3
Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:
1. Compare/contrast the characters of Tom Canty and Prince Edward. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Is either woman's cause more worthy than the other? Be specific and give examples.
2. Compare/contrast the characters of Miles and Hugh. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?
3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in The Prince and the Pauper help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.
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