Chapter VII. Tom's first royal dinner. Quiz — The Prince and the Pauper

Who fastens Tom's napkin at the royal dinner?

• The Lord Chief Butler
• The Earl of Berkeley
• The Master of Ceremonies
• The Lord Great Steward

Why does Tom return his napkin to the Hereditary Diaperer?

• He does not know what it is for
• He finds the fabric too beautiful and fears soiling it
• He prefers to wipe his hands on his clothes
• The Earl of Berkeley takes it back by custom

How many servants does Tom have in total?

• Forty-eight
• One hundred and twelve
• Three hundred and eighty-four
• Five hundred and twenty

What does Tom do with the rosewater in the finger bowl?

• He washes his hands in it
• He splashes it on his face
• He drinks it, finding it pleasant but weak
• He refuses to touch it

What crisis causes the court to be "sore perplexed" during dinner?

• Tom refuses to eat the food
• Tom's nose itches and no one knows the protocol for scratching it
• Tom tries to leave before the blessing
• Tom asks to dismiss the servants

Who gave the suit of armor that Tom finds in the private cabinet?

• King Henry VIII
• The Earl of Berkeley
• Madam Parr the Queen
• The Lord Great Steward

What does Tom choose to do instead of completing the suit of armor?

• He calls for a servant to help
• He reads a book about warfare
• He eats the nuts he pocketed at dinner
• He falls asleep on the divan

What book does Tom discover that marks a turning point in his attitude?

• A Bible
• A history of the Tudor dynasty
• A book about the etiquette of the English court
• A collection of fairy tales

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

What does "vagaries" mean as used in the chapter: "to be careful to show no surprise at his vagaries"?

• Violent outbursts
• Unpredictable or eccentric behaviors
• Royal commands
• Formal speeches

What does "forestalled" mean in: "Tom's cupbearer was present, and forestalled all his attempts to help himself to wine"?

• Encouraged
• Prevented by acting first
• Watched carefully
• Punished

What does "panoply" mean in: "This martial panoply belonged to the true prince"?

• A formal ceremony
• A complete suit of armor
• A royal treasure chest
• A coat of arms