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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. Jemmy says the king favors a slow boiling in what?

2. With what does Jemmy think the Prince will have him charged?

3. What kind of pies are in the basket?

4. What does Jemmy call the prince in Chapter 1?

5. What kind of tarts are in the basket?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the outlaws decide who will write the ransom note?

2. How does the prince react to the breakfast the outlaws offer him?

3. How do the boys get lost in the forest?

4. What is Cutwater's concern about the ransom note in Chapter 9?

5. Why is the prince angry with Jemmy in Chapter 7?

6. What is the prince carrying in the basket?

7. Why are the outlaws excited to find the prince's crown?

8. Why does the prince appear in Jemmy's room in Chapter 3?

9. What does Cutwater have in his chest?

10. What is Jemmy dreaming about in Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The whipping boy is central to the story, earning the title of the book. Write a response exploring the idea of a whipping boy. What is a whipping boy? How is a whipping boy used? What is expected of the whipping boy? How is the role of the whipping boy important to the plot's development? Be sure to use specific examples from the story in the response.

Essay Topic 2

"The Whipping Boy" takes place during the medieval times, including elements like castles, kings, princes, and other era-appropriate images in the setting. Write a response explaining the importance of the time period and setting on the story. What elements of the story exist merely because the story takes place during this time period? How is the time period important to the story? How are the various settings important to the story's development?

Essay Topic 3

There are several symbols in the story. Identify at least three symbols used in the story. What do the symbols represent? Do the symbols mean the same thing throughout the story? How do the symbols affect the readers' understanding of the plot? Be sure to use specific examples from the story in the response.

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