Chapter IV. The Prince's troubles begin. Quiz — The Prince and the Pauper

Why does the mob eventually leave Prince Edward alone?

• A royal guard rescues him
• He becomes too tired to entertain them with his protests
• They recognize him as the true prince
• A rainstorm disperses the crowd

What is Christ's Church, and why does Edward go there?

• A cathedral where Edward hopes to pray for deliverance
• A former monastery converted by Henry VIII into a home for poor children
• A church where Tom Canty's family worships
• A hospital where Edward hopes to have his wounds treated

What triggers the Christ's Church boys to turn violent toward Edward?

• He refuses to play their games
• He kicks a boy and threatens to build a gibbet
• He steals food from their kitchen
• He insults their uniforms

What does Edward instinctively reach for when first insulted by the boys?

• A royal seal in his pocket
• A sword at his hip
• A purse of coins
• A crucifix around his neck

Why is Edward searching for Offal Court at the end of the chapter?

• He wants to find food and shelter for the night
• He believes Tom's family will recognize him as an impostor and restore him to the palace
• He remembers it as the location of a royal outpost
• He wants to confront Tom Canty for stealing his identity

How does John Canty react to Edward's claim of being the Prince of Wales?

• He is frightened and tries to take him to the palace
• He laughs and plays along with the joke
• He declares the boy has gone mad and drags him away
• He becomes suspicious and examines the boy closely

What literary device is primarily at work when readers know Edward is the true prince but characters do not believe him?

• Foreshadowing
• Dramatic irony
• Metaphor
• Alliteration

What does the weather at the end of Chapter 4 symbolize?

• Hope and renewal for Edward's journey
• Edward's deteriorating situation and despair
• The passing of time in the story
• God's judgment on the people of London

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

In the chapter, what does the word "gibbet" mean?

• A wooden cage for imprisoning criminals
• A gallows used for public execution by hanging
• A type of medieval weapon
• A public pillory for humiliation

What does "plebeian" mean as used in the phrase "rudely buffeted by plebeian hands"?

• Gentle and careful
• Belonging to the common people; lacking nobility
• Strong and powerful
• Foreign or unknown

What does "palter" mean when Edward cries "jest not, palter not, delay not"?

• To speak loudly and angrily
• To run away in fear
• To act evasively or speak deceptively
• To beg or plead desperately