Chapter X. The Prince in the toils. Quiz — The Prince and the Pauper

Who is the only person in the mob who tries to defend Prince Edward from John Canty?

• A waterman
• Father Andrew
• Mrs. Canty
• Tom's sister Nan

What does Prince Edward say when John Canty demands he state his name?

• He refuses to speak at all.
• He says he is Tom Canty.
• He declares he is Edward, Prince of Wales.
• He asks to be taken to the palace.

What childhood incident gave Tom Canty the habit that Mrs. Canty uses as her test?

• He was frightened by a dog.
• A powder burst in his face.
• He fell into the Thames.
• He was struck by lightning.

What is distinctive about Tom Canty's habitual gesture when startled from sleep?

• He covers his ears with both hands.
• He raises his hand with the palm turned outward.
• He reaches for a weapon under his pillow.
• He calls out for his mother.

Why does the Canty family flee their home in the middle of the night?

• They are evicted for not paying rent.
• The prince summons them to the palace.
• Father Andrew is dying from Canty's blow.
• A fire breaks out in Offal Court.

What ceremony forces John Canty to release Edward's wrist, enabling the prince's escape?

• A coronation toast
• A loving-cup ceremony
• A baptismal rite
• A bonfire lighting ritual

What does Edward resolve to do after escaping from Canty?

• Flee to France for safety.
• Return to Offal Court to thank Mrs. Canty.
• Find his way to the Guildhall to denounce Tom as an impostor.
• Seek shelter with Father Andrew's congregation.

What literary device does Twain primarily use when readers know Edward is the real prince but the Canty family does not?

• Metaphor
• Alliteration
• Dramatic irony
• Hyperbole

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

What does "cudgel" mean as used in: "raised his oaken cudgel in a sudden fury over the Prince's head"?

• A sharp knife or dagger
• A short, thick stick used as a weapon
• A heavy chain or rope
• A wooden shield

What does "sordid" mean as used in: "Offend me not with thy sordid matters"?

• Extremely complicated or confusing
• Morally ignoble; involving base or selfish motives
• Related to the supernatural or magical
• Deeply sorrowful or mournful

What does "commiseration" mean as used in: "He was touched by her brave and costly defence of him, and by her commiseration"?

• Financial generosity or charity
• Angry protest or objection
• Sympathy and pity for the suffering of others
• A formal apology or confession