Chapter XXXI. The Recognition procession. Quiz — The Prince and the Pauper

Where does the recognition procession traditionally begin?

• Westminster Abbey
• The Tower of London
• Buckingham Palace
• Windsor Castle

Who rides directly behind Tom Canty in the procession?

• The lord mayor of London
• The Lord Protector Somerset
• The Archbishop of Canterbury
• The captain of the King's Guard

What unique privilege does the Ancient and Honourable Artillery Company possess?

• The right to guard the Tower of London
• Independence from the commands of Parliament
• The authority to collect taxes
• The power to knight soldiers in the field

What does the three-tiered Tudor Rose pageant at Gracechurch Street depict?

• The conquests of Henry V in France
• The King's immediate progenitors and the founding of the Tudor dynasty
• The signing of the Magna Carta
• The coronation of Elizabeth I

How does Tom's mother recognize him during the procession?

• She hears him call out her name
• She recognizes his involuntary hand gesture
• A guard tells her the king is really her son
• She sees a birthmark on his hand

What words does Tom speak (or begin to speak) when his mother reaches him?

• "Mother, forgive me!"
• "I do not know you, woman!"
• "Guards, seize this woman!"
• "She is mad — take her away!"

What does Somerset conclude about Tom after Tom says "She was my mother"?

• That Tom is telling the truth about his identity
• That the real prince has returned
• That Tom has gone mad again
• That the woman really is Tom's mother

What simile does Twain use to describe the procession winding through London?

• Like a river of gold
• Like a radiant and interminable serpent
• Like a thundering army
• Like a flock of brilliant birds

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

What does "celerity" mean as used in: "the explosions were repeated over and over again with marvellous celerity"?

• Loud noise
• Swiftness or speed
• Extreme force
• Bright color

What does "mien" mean as used in: "The people observe thy downcast head, thy clouded mien"?

• Crown or headpiece
• Appearance or bearing
• Speech or words
• Royal decree

What does "largess" mean as used in: "Every now and then rose the cry, 'A largess! a largess!'"?

• A royal command
• A generous distribution of money or gifts
• A formal greeting
• A military salute