Chapter XXIII. The Prince a prisoner. Quiz — The Prince and the Pauper

What crime is Edward accused of in Chapter 23?

• Pickpocketing a merchant
• Stealing a dressed pig
• Trespassing on royal grounds
• Assaulting a constable

What argument does Hendon use to convince Edward to submit to arrest?

• He promises to bribe the constable
• He says a king should not resist his own laws
• He tells Edward the charge will be dismissed
• He warns that soldiers will come if Edward resists

What is the woman's initial valuation of the stolen pig?

• Eightpence
• One shilling
• Three shillings and eightpence
• Thirteenpence ha'penny

What is the legal punishment for stealing property valued above thirteenpence ha'penny?

• A public flogging
• Life imprisonment
• Death by hanging
• Exile from England

Why does the judge clear the courtroom?

• To question the boy privately about his identity
• To warn the woman that her valuation could result in the boy's hanging
• To allow Hendon to argue the case without an audience
• To prevent a riot among the crowd

What does the constable do after the trial?

• He releases Edward as a favor to Hendon
• He blackmails the woman into selling the pig for eightpence
• He reports the judge's actions to a higher authority
• He escorts Edward and Hendon to an inn

What sentence does the judge impose on Edward?

• Death by hanging
• A fine of three shillings and eightpence
• A short jail term followed by a public flogging
• Banishment from the town

What does Hendon privately reflect about being called "Sir Miles"?

• He is offended by the mockery
• He plans to use the title to gain favor at court
• He considers it more honorable than being a real earl in some kingdoms
• He worries it will draw unwanted attention

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

In the context of Chapter 23, what does "consternation" mean?

• Mild curiosity
• Shocked distress or dismay
• Physical exhaustion
• Quiet amusement

What does "abate" mean as used in the woman's testimony?

• To increase or add to
• To reduce in amount or lower a price
• To argue or dispute
• To examine closely

What does "forbear" mean when Hendon tells Edward to "forbear to worsen our chances"?

• To accelerate or hurry
• To refrain or hold back from doing something
• To forget or overlook
• To predict or foresee