prince and the pauper

STUDY GUIDETHE

PRINCE ANDTHE PAUPER

MARK TWAIN

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STUDY GUIDEPRINCE ANDTHE PAUPER

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MARK TWAIN

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The Count of Monte Cristo

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Notes to the Teacher.......................... 4

Facts About the Author ..................... 5

Facts About the Characters ............... 5

Facts About the Times....................... 6

Chapter Summaries ........................... 7

Answer Key ...................................... 9

Literary Glossary ............................ 12

CHAPTER EXERCISES

1 Synonyms/Antonyms, Ch. 1 .... 14

2 Words and Meanings, Ch. 1 ... 15


4 Character Study, Ch. 2 ............ 17


6 Drawing Conclusions, Ch. 3 .. 19


8 Who and Where, Ch. 4 ........... 21


10 Comprehension Check, Ch. 5 ... 23


12 Recalling Details, Ch. 6.......... 25


14 Sequence of Events, Ch. 7 ...... 27


16 Inference, Ch. 8 ...................... 29

17 Comprehension Check, Ch. 8 ... 30


19 Personalizing the Story, Ch. 9... 32

20 Drawing Conclusions, Ch. 9 .. 33


22 Descriptive Language, Ch. 10 .. 35

23 Who and Where, Ch. 10 ......... 36

24 Recalling Details, Ch. 10........ 37

END-OF-BOOK EXERCISES

25 Book Sequence ....................... 38

26 Final Exam, Part 1 .................. 39

26 Final Exam, Part 2 .................. 40

UNIVERSAL EXERCISES

27 Beyond the Text ..................... 41

28 Plot Study ............................... 42

29 Theme Analysis ...................... 43

30 Character Study ...................... 44

31 Vocabulary Study ................... 45

32 Glossary Study ....................... 46

33 Book Review, Part 1 ............... 47

33 Book Review, Part 2 .............. 48

CONTENTS

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SADDLEBACK CLASSICS

NOTES TO THE TEACHER

THE NOVELS

Saddleback Classics were expresslydesigned to help students with limitedreading ability gain access to some of theworld’s greatest literature. Whileretaining the essence and stylistic “flavor”of the original, each Saddleback Classichas been expertly adapted to a readinglevel that never exceeds grade 4.0.

A perfect introduction to later, more in-depth investigations of the original works,Saddleback Classics utilize a number ofstrategies to ensure the involvement ofreluctant readers: airy, uncomplicatedpage design, shortened sentences, easy-reading type style, elimination of archaicwords and spellings, shortened total booklength, and handsome illustrations.

THE STUDY GUIDES

The Saddleback Classics Study Guidesprovide a wealth of reproducible supportmaterials to help students extend thelearning experience. Features includecritical background notes on boththe author and the times, characterdescriptions, chapter summaries, andeight “universal” exercises—focusing onplot, theme, character, vocabulary,important literary terms, and book reportstructure. All may be used to follow up thereading of any Saddleback Classic novel.

In addition to the universal exercises,26 title-specific exercises are includedto review, test, or enrich the student’sgrasp of important vocabulary andconcepts. These enjoyable worksheets, allreproducible, are designed to be used

chapter-by-chapter as the student’sreading of the novel proceeds. At least twoexercises are provided for each bookchapter. One of the two always focuseson key vocabulary. The other may be asimple comprehension check or presentan important literary concept such ascharacter analysis, point of view,inference, or figurative language. A two-page final exam is also included in everySaddleback Classics Study Guide.

USING THE STUDY GUIDES

Before assigning any of thereproducible exercises, be sure yourstudents each have a personal copy of theGlossary and the Facts About the Authorand About the Times. Students will needto be familiar with many of the literaryterms in order to complete the worksheets.The Facts About the Author and About theTimes lend themselves to any number ofwriting, art, or research projects you maywish to assign.

The title-specific exercises may be usedas a springboard for class discussions orrole-playing. Alternatively, you may wishto assign some exercises as homeworkand others as seatwork during the closingminutes of a class period.

All exercises in this Guide are designedto accommodate independent study aswell as group work. The occasionalassignment of study partners orcompetitive teams often enhances interestand promotes creativity.

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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER

FACTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR

In 1835, Samuel Langhorne Clemens,better known as Mark Twain, was born inFlorida, Missouri. He later moved to thetown of Hannibal on the MississippiRiver. He adopted the name Mark Twainfrom his days as a riverman onMississippi River steamboats. It is saidthat the term “mark twain” referred to acertain measurement of safe water. Hetraveled extensively around the UnitedStates, finding work as a typesetter,prospector, and journalist. In 1865, hepublished a tall tale called “The JumpingFrog of Calaveras County” under thename Mark Twain. Twain is best knownfor his tales of the Mississippi Riveradventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) andHuckleberry Finn (1884), stories thatcontinue to stir up controversy a hundredyears after they were written.

MARK TWAIN(1835–1910)

The Prince and the Pauper, publishedin 1881, was a different kind of story forTwain. It’s a historical novel about theBritish monarchy set in England about500 years ago. Yet the story contains someof Twain’s favorite themes—the wisdomof a simple genius and the inhumanity ofa culture and government that overlooksthe downtrodden.

Twain married Olivia Langdon, hischief editor and critic, and they had fourchildren. Sadly, only Clara, one of theirthree daughters, outlived her parents.Twain was plagued by these tragedies, aswell as health problems and financialtroubles, toward the end of his life. Hedied in 1910. To this day he remainsAmerica’s most beloved novelist.

PRINCE EDWARDThe son of King Henry VIII; pampered

and sheltered by his royal birth, he feelsdeprived of a carefree childhood

TOM CANTYBorn into a poor family with a violent

father, Tom is wise beyond his years anddaydreams of being a prince

JOHN CANTYTom’s violent and abusive father

FR. ANDREWThe gentle priest who befriends, tutors,

and tries to protect young Tom; suffersfor his efforts

MILES HENDONThe loner who rescues the young beggar

and good-naturedly goes along with theboy’s claim to be the King of England

HUGH HENDONThe greedy older brother of Miles, who

cheats him out of the family estate

FACTS ABOUT THE CHARACTERS

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FACTS ABOUT THE TIMES

In 1835, when Mark Twain was born . . .

Martin Van Buren is the eighthpresident of the United states…the Alamofalls to the Mexican Army, inspiring theU.S. Army to “Remember the Alamo!”…thesecond Seminole War begins in Floridaterritory…Hans Christian Andersenpublishes his beloved collection of fairytales, including The Emperor’s NewClothes and The Princess and thePea…P.T. Barnum first goes on theroad with his traveling carnival…Delmonico’s restaurant in New Yorkintroduces a new American delicacy, the“Hamburg steak.”

In 1881, when The Prince and thePauper was published . . .

President Garfield is assassinated in hisfirst year in office, only four monthsbefore the Russian ruler Aleksandr II isalso assassinated…notorious outlaw Billythe Kid is killed at a shootout at the OKCorral in Arizona territory…a Cubanphysician makes the connection between

mosquitoes and the spread of yellowfever…a railroad between New Orleansand San Francisco links east and west,ushering in a decade of tremendousrailway expansion in the UnitedStates…the Tuskeegee Institute isfounded in Alabama by Booker T.Washington…the Red Cross is foundedby Civil War nurse Clara Barton…theImpressionist art movement gainsmomentum with Renoir’s celebratedpainting “Luncheon of the Boating Party.”

In 1910, when Mark Twain died . . .

Taft is the 27th American president…the U.S. population reaches 92 million…South Africa proclaims its independencefrom Britain…the National Associationfor the Advancement of Colored People(NAACP) is founded in New York as theGreat Migration brings two millionAfrican-Americans from the South to theNorth…the Boy Scouts and the Camp FireGirls are founded…Father’s Day is firstcelebrated as an official holiday.

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CHAPTER SUMMARIES

CHAPTER 1

The story is set in London, England,around 500 years ago. Two boys wereborn on the same day. One was born toroyalty and named Edward, Prince ofWales. The other, Tom Canty, was borninto a poor family and thus had to enduremany of poverty’s hardships in his sadlife on Offal Court. His dreams of beinga prince lead him to Westminster, whereharsh treatment by the castle guard bringshim to the attention of the young princeinside the gates.

When Edward and Tom get to talking,they discover that each envies the life ofthe other. To Tom, the life of royalty isblessedly free of the poverty and cruelviolence that defines his everydayexistence. To Edward, a life outside thecastle walls represents freedom from hisroyal responsibilities and confinement.They decide to swap clothes.

CHAPTER 2

Edward, in Tom’s clothes, is thrown outon the streets where he receives commonmistreatment and humiliation. When heclaims to be the prince, he is only mockedand jeered at. Even Tom’s father believesthat Edward is his son. For the first time,Edward begins to see the harsh realitiesof life outside the palace walls.

At the same time, Tom is learning thatroyal life is not what he imagained.Impersonating the prince is frightening,but when he insists he is not the trueprince, everyone in the palace worries that

the prince has lost his mind. This onlyincreases the impatient king’s desire toexecute the Great Marshall Norfolk sothat the prince’s title can be made secureby another official title.

CHAPTER 3

Tom makes many awkward mistakes intrying to act as a prince, yet he finds comfortin the friendship of the princesses. He isalso fortunate to come upon a book whichexplains the rules and customs of royalty.That night he is decked out in a goldenrobe and jewels. Young Tom is amazedand thrilled to find himself surrounded bysuch splendor and adoration.

CHAPTER 4As John Canty beats the poor prince,

Fr. Andrew rushes in to protect the boyand is dealt a fatal blow. When the princearrives at Tom’s home on Offal Courtinsisting he is royalty, Tom’s mother findsthat this seemingly familiar child doesnot have her son’s reflexes. Her doubtsincrease. Dragged off again by JohnCanty, Edward sees a crowd gathered atGuild Hall to announce that the king isdead. He knows now that he is king, butthe impostor Tom is recognized as theking instead. Edward protests at the doorthat he is the true king. A friendly strangernamed Miles Hendon protects the boyfrom the jeers of the crowd.

Inside the hall, Tom gives his first orderas the supposed king: He decrees that therule of blood is over, and the life of LordNorfolk will be spared.

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CHAPTER 5

Desperate to reclaim his rightfulposition as king, poor Edward barelyhas any time to grieve for his father.Fortunately, Miles Hendon stands upfor him against John Canty. He sheltersthe boy at his rented room on LondonBridge. Hendon good-naturedly humorsthe boy as he is commanded to do thisand that by the young king. But then theboy disappears!

CHAPTER 6

When Tom awakens, he is sure that thismust all have been a dream. But then, thewords “your majesty” bring it all back.He feels captive on his first day as king.But after the young whipping-boy givesTom some pointers on royal customs, hefeels more confident. As the day goes on,Tom makes compassionate decisions andgrows more accustomed to royal ways.

CHAPTER 7

Meanwhile, Miles Hendon searchesfor his confused little friend, who hasbeen dragged off to join John Canty’sthieving band of outlaws. Edwardescapes only to face more danger andtrials. He is relieved when an old hermitbelieves he is the king. But as it turnsout, the hermit has a grudge againstEdward’s father and tries to kill the youngking. Edward is saved from the hermit,but he is thrown back with the Cantygang. Thankfully, Miles Hendon shows upjust in time to defend him when he isunjustly accused of stealing.

CHAPTER 8

More troubles! Edward is broughtbefore a judge and charged with trying tosteal a poor woman’s pig. The womansays her pig is worth less than it is to spareEdward’s life. But in reward for hercompassion she is cheated by theconstable. Happily, quick-thinking Milesuses the officer’s action to benefitEdward, and the officer agrees to lookthe other way while Edward escapes.Miles leads Edward to his family estateat Hendon Hall, where he is sure theywill find refuge. But to his horror, Milesdiscovers his father and kind brotherare both dead. His evil brother Hughhas laid claim to the estate. Worse yet—Hugh has married Miles’s true loveand cruelly enslaved her! She warns Milesto leave immediately, but it’s too late—officers arrive to take Miles and Edwardoff to prison.

CHAPTER 9

Long days pass while Miles andEdward remain imprisoned. After twokindly women who befriended Edwardare burned at the stake, Edward vows toend such injustice when he takes his placeas king. Finally, Miles and Edward aresentenced and punished. Miles offers totake a whipping for Edward, and Edwardis overcome by his noble generosity.

Homeless, Miles wants to head back toLondon to plead his case before the king.Edward joins him enthusiastically. In thecrush of bodies celebrating the comingCoronation Day, the two unfortunatelybecome separated.

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1 SYNONYMS /ANTONYMS: CHAPTER 1A. 1. rich 2. commoners 3. wrong

4. tardy 5. cheerful 6. disappointB. 1. arrival 2. dirty 3. difficult

4. fighting 5. favorite

2 WORDS AND MEANINGS: CHAPTER 1A. ACROSS: 1. salute 3. Latin 4. trade

5. swordDOWN: 2. tribe 3. lords

B. 1. wrapped 2. yearned 3. impressed4. shout 5. enjoy 6. cruelly 7. hang8. royalty

3 WORDS AND MEANINGS: CHAPTER 2A.

B. 1. captive 2. orphans 3. trick4. cage 5. death 6. lad7. heir 8. shelter 9. throne

4 CHARACTER STUDY: CHAPTER 2A. 1. stern, much-feared

2. shocked, bruised3. uncertain, fearful4. drunken, violent

B. 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. TC. 1. Prince Edward, King Henry VIII

2. King Henry VIII 3. John Canty4. Tom

5 WORDS AND MEANINGS: CHAPTER 3A. proper, royal, princesses, dismiss,

official, mighty1. proper 2. royal 3. princesses4. dismiss 5. Official 6. mighty

B. 1. with 2. were 3. worn 4. aloud5. ways 6. filled

6 DRAWING CONCLUSIONS: CHAPTER 3A. 1. b 2. a 3. c 4. e 5. dB. 1. b 2. a

7 WORDS AND MEANINGS: CHAPTER 4A. 1. raps 2. hag 3. meddle 4. treason

5. law 6. pigsB. 1. Lad 2. cheating 3. gleeful

4. protective 5. shock

8 WHO AND WHERE: CHAPTER 4Answers should approximate:1. John Canty lost his temper and hitFr. Andrew on the head with a club.2. When Tom Canty’s mother testedthe boy, her doubts increased. 3. Thetwins stroked Edward’s hair as he fellasleep in the Canty home. 4. John Cantyfled from the charge of murdering Fr.Andrew. 5. Miles Hendon raised his swordto protect Prince Edward from the jeeringcrowd. 6. After the death of King HenryVIII, a disguised Tom Canty was proclaimedto be England’s new king. 7. Tom Canty’sfirst decision as king was to spare the life ofLord Norfolk. 8. The crowd cried, “KingHenry VIII’s rule of blood has ended!”

CHAPTER 10

Finally, justice is served! Just as Tomis about to be crowned, Edward bursts in.Tom agreeably says the crown rightfullybelongs to this bedraggled-looking boy,and the court is confused about what todo. Then the Lord Protector remembersthat only the true king will know wherethe Great Seal is hidden. Wracking hisbrain (and with Tom’s help), Edwardreveals where the missing seal can be

found. When it is located at last, he isproclaimed the rightful king. The newKing of England rewards all the peoplewho treated him kindly when he appearedas a commoner. And he punishes all thosewho behaved badly. Although his wasa short reign, Edward was known for thecompassionate, just ways he had learnedfrom his harsh experiences among thecommon people of England.

ANSWER KEY

H E V I T P A CO T F R E N C HM R E T L E H SE I P E G A CL C T H R O N EE K D E A T H LS I N N AS R T S D

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9 WORDS AND MEANINGS: CHAPTER 5A. ACROSS: 1. knight 4. terror 6. gallant

7. BridgeDOWN: 2. humor 3. noble 5. snake

B. 1. gallant 2. humor 3. terror4. knight 5. bridge 6. noble 7. snake

10 COMPREHENSION CHECK: CHAPTER 5Answers should approximate:1. King Henry VIII was considered a terrorfor his “rule of blood.” 2. Edward was nowthe King of England. 3. London Bridgewas like a town in itself, with shops andan inn right on the bridge. 4. PrinceEdward expected Hendon to pour waterfor him and serve him, and insistedHendon not sit in his presence. 5. Hisyounger brother Hugh could be a problem,Miles thought, because Hugh was spoiledand “fox-hearted.” 6. Miles willingly wentalong with Edward’s insistence that he wasthe king even though Miles did not believethis—he poured his wash-water, acted asEdward’s waiter, and showed him all therespect due a king. 7. Edward made MilesHendon a knight.

11 WORDS AND MEANINGS: CHAPTER 6A.

B. 1. whip 2. woe 3. strain 4. majesty5. empire 6. wages 7. trumpet8. savagery

C. 1. trumpet 2. wages 3. Great Seal4. savagery 5. Your Majesty

12 RECALLING DETAILS: CHAPTER 6Answers should approximate:1. It took three royal servants to dress theking: the Chief Steward of the Household,the Second Gentleman of the Bedchamber,and the Hairdresser-Royal. 2. Tom wasshocked to learn that huge sums of moneywere still unpaid, and that all the king’s1,200 servants had money owed to them.(Either answer) 3. The unpleasant visitorwas the prince’s older sister, the womanhistory would someday call “Bloody Mary.”4. If Prince Edward made a mistake in hisstudies, the whipping-boy would be beaten.5. Tom told Humphrey he could be hiswhipping-boy forever so that Humphreywould always have a job to care for hisfamily, but he would never be beaten.

6. Tom let the prisoner go free because hebelieved he was innocent. 7. Humphreytold Tom about proper manners, andHertford told Tom what to say. Tom alsofelt more confident because he was makinggood, thoughtful decisions as king.

13 WORDS AND MEANINGS: CHAPTER 7A. 1. disguised 2. fetch 3. filthy

4. suspected 5. branded 6. snatched7. escape

B. 1. cuddled 2. amazed 3. sleepily4. fought 5. fade 6. revenge

C. 1. d 2. e 3. a 4. c 5. b

14 SEQUENCE OF EVENTS: CHAPTER 71. fire /3 2. barn/ 2 3. ruffler /54. coin /6 5. calf / 7 6. bundle/117. sword/13 8. hermit /99. mooncalves/4 10. Bridge/111. revenge/10 12. wrists/813. lesson/12

15 WORDS AND MEANINGS: CHAPTER 8A. 1. g 2. j 3. e 4. d 5. b 6. a 7. f

8. c 9. h 10. iB. 1. talkative 2. trusting 3. optimistic

4. colorful 5. verify

16 INFERENCE: CHAPTER 81. b 2. c 3. a 4. c 5. a

17 COMPREHENSION CHECK: CHAPTER 81. b 2. a 3. a 4. c 5. b 6. a

18 WORDS AND MEANINGS: CHAPTER 9A. ACROSS: 3. sixth 4. mob 5. master

6. witchesDOWN: 1. bitter 2. mount 3. stake

B. 1. bitter 2. witches 3. master4. Sixth 5. mount 6. mob 7. stake

19 PERSONALIZING THE STORY: CHAPTER 9Answers will vary.

20 DRAWING CONCLUSIONS: CHAPTER 9A. 1. d 2. a 3. b 4. e 5. cB. 1. b 2. a 3. b

21 WORDS AND MEANINGS: CHAPTER 10A. ACROSS: 1. armor 4. govern

6. scoundrel 8. buzzDOWN: 2. robe 3. crown 5. forbid7. earl

B. 1. Earl 2. forbid 3. govern4. scoundrel 5. robe 6. buzz7. crown 8. armor

22 DESCRIPTIVE LANGUAGE: CHAPTER 101. b 2. a 3. b 4. b 5. a 6. b 7. a

M P U Z Z L EN W A G E S O MI H J W PA I T A E R G IR P L A E S RT E P M U R T ES A V A G E R Y

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23 WHO AND WHERE: CHAPTER 101. Miles Hendon shall become the Earlof Kent. 2. Tom Canty shall become theKing’s Ward. 3. Tom Canty shall be madegovernor of Christ’s Hospital. 4. JohnCanty is ordered to be hung, if Tom andthe law will it. 5. Lord St. John shallcontinue as Lord Protector. 6. Therule of King Edward VI will be hereafterknown as a gentle one for such harshtimes. 7. Decreed from the throne atWestminster by His Highness.

24 RECALLING DETAILS: CHAPTER 101. T 2. F 3. F 4. F 5. T 6. T 7. F8. F 9. T 10. T 11. F 12. T 13. F

25 BOOK SEQUENCE1. hermit /8 2. pig/9 3. Seal /124. blood/ 7 5. fall / 1 6. sword/67. club/5 8. gates/2 9. coronation/ 1110. gentleness/ 14 11. Poverty/312. witches/ 10 13. robe/1314. streets /4

26 FINAL EXAM, Part 11. c 2. c 3. d 4. d

FINAL EXAM, Part 2Answers should approximate:1. From his experience on the streets,Edward learned to be more just andunderstanding. 2. Miles stood up forEdward, humored Edward’s claim tobe a king, took a whipping for Edward,and decided not to press charges againsthis brother (any two). 3. Christ’s Hospitalwas an orphanage, and King Edwardvowed to provide the residents withknowledge as well as food and shelter;Tom Canty was made governor. 4. Heresolved to change the laws and savepeople’s lives. 5. Tom had been educatedby Father Andrew and was naturally wiseand kind. 6. A good name might be “therule of gentleness.”

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action what happens in a story; theacts or events that take place

The war story was full of battle action.

author the writer of a book, story,article, etc.

Ernest Hemingway was an Americanauthor.

author’s purpose the author’sspecific goal or reason for writinga certain book

In that novel, the author’s purposewas to make readers laugh.

character a fictional person whoplays a part in a story or novel

Long John Silver is an importantcharacter in Treasure Island.

classic excellent artwork, novel,painting, symphony, etc. that remainspopular over many years

Norman Mailer’s The Naked and the Deadhas become an American classic.

climax the outcome of the novel’smain conflict

The capture of the criminal was theclimax of the detective story.

conflict The struggle betweencharacters or forces at the centerof the story

The conflict was resolved when thesuspect confessed.

description the parts of a story ornovel that tell about the appearanceof the setting or characters

His description of the Alps wasbreathtaking.

dialogue words spoken by thecharacters in a novel, story, or play

The dialogue in that comedy isvery witty and amusing.

effect in literature, an impressioncreated by the writer

Murder mysteries often createa suspenseful, chilling effect.

event a specific occurrence;something that happens

A plane crash is the first eventin that adventure novel.

fiction a literary work in which theplot and characters are the productsof the author’s imagination

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is apopular work of fiction.

imagery figures of speech that helpthe reader to visualize the charactersor setting; pictures in words

In Stephen Crane’s imagery, the colorof blood suggests courage.

introduction a short reading thatpresents and explains a novel;sometimes the first part of a novelthat sets the scene

The introduction to Frankenstein isin the form of a letter.

mood the overall feeling oratmosphere the author createsin a story or novel

The author’s skillful use of languagecreated a dismal, hopeless mood.

moral the instructive point of a storyor novel; the lesson to be drawn bythe reader

The moral of the story is to choose yourfriends carefully.

motive the driving force, eitherinternal or external, that makesa character do something

What was the character’s motivefor lying?

SADDLEBACK CLASSICS

LITERARY GLOSSARY

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narrator, narration the characterwho tells the story in his or her ownwords; the telling of a story’s events

Jim Hawkins is both the narrator ofand a character in Treasure Island.

novel a long form of fictionalliterature with a complex plot

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn isone of the greatest American novels.

pace the speed at which a story ornovel develops and moves along

The pace of the rescue scene wasvery fast and exciting.

passage a section of a written work;may include just one line or severalparagraphs

My favorite passage described thecharacter’s childhood.

plot the chain of events in a storythat leads to its outcome

The war novel’s plot is packed withaction.

point of view the mental positionfrom which a character sees theevents of the story unfold

The character’s great wealth influencedhis point of view about the poor.

quotation a passage quoted; theexact words spoken by a character;the words set off between quotationmarks

“It was a season of hope. It was a seasonof despair,” is a famous quotation fromA Tale of Two Cities.

realism the author’s emphasis onshowing life as it really is, notromanticized or idealized

Stephen Crane used great realism indescribing the sights and sounds ofbattle.

sequence the order in which storyevents take place

To solve the crime, the detectivemust determine the exact sequenceof events.

setting where and when a storyhappens; the location and time

The setting of A Christmas Carol isLondon in the mid-1800s.

style the special way a writer useslanguage to express both literaryform and his or her own lifeexperience

Ernest Hemingway’s style is famousfor his use of short sentences andeasy-to-understand words.

symbol a person or thing that standsfor, or represents, something else

In Hawthorne’s famous novel, the scarletletter is a symbol for adultery.

theme the central meaning of astory, play, or novel; the main idea,the point

Ambition and revenge are commonthemes in Shakespeare’s plays.

tone the feeling given by the author’svoice; the attitude expressed by theauthor’s use of language

Is the tone of her dialogue humorousor formal?

voice the author’s unique way oftelling a story; a combination ofpersonality and use of literary tools;the quality that sets one writer apartfrom other writers

Mark Twain’s colorful voice is nothard to recognize.

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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER • Chapter 1SYNONYMS/ANTONYMS

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A. Remember that the prince and the pauper were opposites. Words that areopposites are called antonyms. Draw a line from each word on the leftto its antonym on the right.

1. poor commoners

2. nobility wrong

3. right rich

4. prompt cheerful

5. gloomy tardy

6. impress disappoint

B. Notice the boldfaced word in each sentence. Then circle the synonym(word that means the same) in the word group below.

1. All of England had awaited the birth of Edward, Prince of Wales.

death arrival return swap

2. Offal Court was a filthy street near London Bridge.

tidy busy dirty sparkling

3. Tom had a wretched life.

fixed difficult easy envious

4. Days on Offal Court were filled with begging and brawling.

playing trading fighting compromising

5. Poor Tom’s fondest wish had come true!

favorite last hopeless wisest

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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER • Chapter 1WORDS AND MEANINGS

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A. Use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle.ACROSS1. The guard raised his hand

to his forehead and said,“I ___ your highness.”

3. The language Father Andrewtaught Tom was ___.

4. Tom and Edward agreedto ___ clothes.

5. Prince Edward carried ajeweled ___ at his hip.

DOWN2. In the story, the extended Canty

family or clan is called a ___.

3. Men of the nobility are called ___.

B. Circle a word to correctly complete each sentence.

1. The paupers’ child lay ( wrapping / wrapped ) in rags.

2. Tom ( yearned / yearning ) to see a real prince.

3. Tom’s fancy speech ( impressive / impressed ) the people of Offal Court.

4. Tom saw a sight that made him ( shouted / shout ) for joy.

5. “It’s worth my father’s kingdom to ( enjoy / enjoyed ) such things!”

cried Edward.

6. Prince Edward thought the guard treated Tom very ( cruel / cruelly ).

7. “You shall ( hang / hung ) for laying a hand upon me!” shouted the prince.

8. The prince’s fancy clothes were those of ( royal / royalty ).

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A. Circle the hidden words. They may go up,down, across, backward, or diagonally.Check off each word as you find it.

___ HOMELESS ___ TRICK

___ SHELTER ___ THRONE

___ ORPHANS ___ HEIR

___ FRENCH ___ GRANT

___ CAPTIVE ___ DEATH

___ CAGE ___ LAD

B. Use words from the puzzle to complete the sentences.

1. Tom feared he might be held __________________ in the castle.

2. Christ’s Church was a home for __________________.

3. The king thought his son was trying to __________________ him

by acting so strangely.

4. Life inside the castle was like being trapped in a golden ______________.

5. King Henry VIII ordered that the Duke of Norfolk be put to

__________________ by execution.

6. A common British term for a boy or young man is __________________ .

7. Prince Edward was the son and _________________ of Henry VIII.

8. “When I am king, the poor shall not have bread and __________________

only,” thought Edward.

9. In a beautiful room, the king sat on a velvet __________________.

H E V I T P A C

O T F R E N C H

M R E T L E H S

E I P E G A C P

L C T H R O N E

E K D E A T H L

S A F I N N B A

S O L R T G S D

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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER • Chapter 2CHARACTER STUDY

4

A. Circle two words that could be used to describe each character.

1. King Henry VIII

stern clean-shaven slight much-feared benevolent

2. Prince Edward

happy-go-lucky shocked evil bruised serene

3. Tom Canty

confident uncertain manipulative fearful carefree

4. John Canty

considerate quiet drunken tender violent

B. Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.

1. ___ King Henry VIII was confident about his son’s mental health.

2. ___ Tom was certain he could fool the king.

3. ___ Prince Edward was astounded to see how the poor lived.

4. ___ John Canty respectfully led the disguised prince to Offal Court.

5. ___ None of the common people believed Edward when he saidhe was the prince.

C. Complete the sentences with the names of the characters listed in Part A.

1. ____________________ and his father ____________________ had

a loving relationship.

2. His Majesty ____________________ rested his swollen leg on a pillow.

3. ____________________ threatened to break every bone in the boy’s body.

4. Playing with the sword and dagger was great fun, thought

_____________________.

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A. First unscramble the words in the box. Then use the words to completethe sentences.

EPPRRO _____________________ LYORA ____________________

NISESPRECS __________________ SMIDSSI ___________________

AFLOCIFI _____________________ IHYTGM ____________________

1. It is not respectful or ______________________ to sit in the presence

of royalty.

2. Lord St. John had received a ______________________ command

from the king.

3. Tom was greatly comforted by the friendliness of the two

______________________.

4. Tom needed to formally ______________________ the servants before

they could leave.

5. The king gave the ______________________ Seal to the prince for

safekeeping.

6. “Make way for the high and ______________________ Lord Edward,

Prince of Wales!”

B. Circle a word to correctly complete each sentence.

1. Tom made a sign ( of / with ) his hands to send the servants away.

2. Lady Elizabeth and Lady Jane Grey ( were / was ) announced.

3. Tom was ( worn / weared ) out with effort and worry.

4. “Do not say such a thing ( loud / aloud )!” said Lord Hertford.

5. All the ( way / ways ) of royalty seemed strange to Tom.

6. No one asked why Tom ( fill / filled ) his pockets with nuts after dinner.

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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER • Chapter 3DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

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A. Read the story events on the left. Then write a letter to show what Tomconcludes about each event.

1. _____ Tom makes a sign with hishands as instructed by LordHertford.

2. _____ Lord Hertford reads theking’s command to neverspeak of lowly birth.

3. _____ The Royal Taster ensuresthat the prince’s food is notpoisoned.

4. _____ Tom notices the wonderfulpieces of armor on the wall.

5. _____ Tom steps into viewwearing a bejeweled satinjacket and golden robe.

a. Tom realizes he must stoptrying to convince them heis truly a pauper.

b. Tom learns the servantsmust be formally dismissedby him.

c. Tom feels a dog would bemore useful for thispurpose.

d. Tom is astounded at howfar he has come from OffalCourt.

e. In private, Tom has funplaying the part of royalty.

B. Circle a letter to correctly answer each question.

1. The king learns that the prince knows nothing about the Great Seal.What does he conclude from this?

a. that the boy is keeping its location a secret for safety’s sake

b. that the prince has clearly lost his mind

2. “No two boys could look so much the same,” Lord St. Johnwhispered to himself, “and even if they did, they could neverbe put in one another’s place!” What does St. John concludefrom this observation?

a. that the true prince has gone mad

b. that this must be a clever impostor

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7

A. Use a word from the box to complete each sentence.

meddle hag pigs raps treason law

1. Late one night, the Cantys heard loud ________________ at the door.

2. John Canty snarled at the _________________ and pushed Edward

toward her.

3. “I’ll teach you not to __________________ in my affairs!” Canty roared.

4. Edward vowed to see the false prince hanged for ___________________.

5. “You are king, my lord,” said Hertford. “Your word is _______________.”

6. “Let these __________________ do what they will to me,” said

Edward bravely.

B. Circle the word that correctly answers each question.

1. Which word is not a proper way to address royalty?

Sire Lord Lad Highness Majesty

2. Which word does not describe what Tom was doing?

acting cheating pretending make-believe impostor

3. Which word does not describe how Tom’s mother felt?

worried doubtful saddened gleeful confused

4. Which word best describes how Miles Hendon felt toward Edward?

suspicious protective foolish threatened disguised

5. Which word best describes how Tom reacts to news of the king’s death?

shock coldly obediently fearfully insanely hasty

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Help! The characters and locations in the following sentences are all mixedup! Rewrite the sentences correctly on the lines.

1. Tom Canty lost his temper and hit Miles Hendon on the head with a club.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

2. When Prince Edward’s mother tested the boy, her doubts increased.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

3. The twins stroked Edward’s hair as he fell asleep in his palace suite.

____________________________________________________________

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4. Miles Hendon fled from the charge of murdering Mrs. Canty.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

5. King Henry VIII raised his sword to protect Tom from the jeering crowd.

____________________________________________________________

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6. After the death of Lord St. John, a disguised Father Andrew wasproclaimed to be Scotland’s new king.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

7. Prince Edward’s first decision as king was to spare the life of MilesHendon.

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8. The crowd cried “Prince Edward’s rule of blood has ended!”

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A. Use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle.

ACROSS

1. “So I have become a ___ inthe Kingdom of Dreams,”thought Hendon.

4. The king may have been a ___to others, but he had been a goodfather to his son.

6. “You have a ___ way about you,” Edward told Hendon.

7. Hendon and Edward made their wayalong London ___.

DOWN

2. “Now he believes he is king!”thought Hendon. “Well, I hadbetter ___ him.”

3. “Are you from a ___ family?” Edward asked Hendon.

5. “Hugh, the youngest, is a mean-spirited ___,” Miles told Edward.

B. Write the words from the puzzle next to their definitions.

1. boldly courageous ___________________________

2. to go along with ___________________________

3. overwhelming fear ___________________________

4. medieval soldier ___________________________

5. span ___________________________

6. member of nobility ___________________________

7. reptile ___________________________

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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER • Chapter 5COMPREHENSION CHECK

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Answer each question in your own words. Write in complete sentences.

1. Prince Edward was filled with grief at the loss of his beloved father. Butthe public had a harsher opinion of King Henry VIII. Why?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

2. Besides his grief, Edward also felt tremendous pride to hear the shouts ofthe crowd. Why?

____________________________________________________________

3. How was London Bridge different from a regular bridge?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

4. Prince Edward—now King Edward—demanded that Miles Hendon followcertain royal customs. Give an example.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

5. When he told Prince Edward about his family, Miles Hendon said one ofhis brothers “may be a problem.” Which one, and why?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

6. How did Miles Hendon “humor” Prince Edward? Give examples.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

7. How did Prince Edward reward Miles Hendon for his kindness?

____________________________________________________________

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A. Circle the hidden words. They may go up,down, across, backward, or diagonally.Check off each word as you find it.

___ PUZZLE ___ WAGES ___ SAVAGERY

___ EMPIRE ___ WOE ___ WHIP

___ MAJESTY ___ GREAT ___ STRAIN

___ TRUMPET ___ SEAL

B. Write a puzzle word next to its definition.

1. to beat with a lash ______________________________

2. sadness ______________________________

3. to stretch to the breaking point ______________________________

4. royal title ______________________________

5. a kingdom ______________________________

6. salary paid ______________________________

7. musical instrument ______________________________

8. extreme cruelty ______________________________

C. Use words from the puzzle to answer these questions.

1. What announced the end of the meal? ___________________________

2. All the king’s servants were owed what? _________________________

3. What important official tool was missing? ________________________

4. Tom said boiling someone in oil was what? _______________________

5. How did people address the king? _______________________________

B M P U Z Z L E

N W A G E S O M

I H V J L W N P

A I T A E R G I

R P L A E S C R

T E P M U R T E

S A V A G E R Y

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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER • Chapter 6RECALLING DETAILS

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Write the answers to the questions. Use complete sentences.

1. How many royal servants did it take to dress the king? Name them.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

2. Why was Tom shocked to learn about the palace finances?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

3. Who was Tom’s unpleasant visitor?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

4. What would happen if Prince Edward made a mistake in his studies?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

5. Why did Tom say Humphrey could be his whipping-boy forever?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

6. Why did Tom let the prisoner go free?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

7. Which two people helped make Tom feel more confident at the formalstate dinner? How did they help him? Give examples.

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A. Circle the word that correctly completes each sentence.

1. John Canty said that he was not that well ( disguised / suspected ).

2. Hugo went to ( fetch / escape ) Edward from the inn.

3. Edward awoke to the sight of ( faithful / filthy ) tramps.

4. John Canty was ( disguised / suspected ) of killing someone.

5. One tramp was ( mocked / branded ) on his cheek with the letter“S” for slave.

6. The outlaws ( ruffled / snatched ) clothes off clotheslines.

7. When Edward was sent begging, he made his first ( lookout / escape ).

B. Circle the correct form of the word in each sentence.

1. Edward ( cuddled / cuddle ) up to the young calf.

2. The hermit was not ( amazing / amazed ) by Edward’s claim to be king.

3. “Yes, I am king,” the boy murmured ( sleepily / sleepy ).

4. Edward ( fought / fight ) to break the ropes around his ankles and wrists.

5. Sadly, the king heard the voices and footsteps ( fade / faded ) away.

6. Hugo now wanted ( vengeful / revenge ) against Edward.

C. Draw a line to match each word from the story on the left with itsantonym (word that means the opposite) on the right.

1. scowling a. doomed

2. cozy b. softly

3. saved c. encourage

4. threaten d. smiling

5. loudly e. uncomfortable

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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER • Chapter 7SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

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First complete the sentences with words from the box. Then number theevents to show which happened first, second, and so on. Hint: You willnot use all the words in the box.

mooncalves bridge barn fire hearth hut

revenge sword lesson knife mercy bundle

outlaws ruffler coin calf wrists hermit

_____ 1. The young king awakes to see a gang around a blazing__________________.

_____ 2. Hugo leads Edward into an empty __________________.

_____ 3. The __________________ sent the outlaws out to beg and steal.

_____ 4. Edward stops a man from giving a __________________ to Hugo.

_____ 5. What Edward thought was a rope was the tail of a__________________.

_____ 6. Edward is accused of stealing a woman’s __________________.

_____ 7. Miles flashes his __________________ to save Edward from abeating.

_____ 8. John Canty unties Edward to free him from the__________________.

_____ 9. The beggars call Edward “King of the __________________!”

_____ 10. Miles Hendon leaves London __________________ in searchof Edward.

_____ 11. Hugo seeks __________________ against Edward.

_____ 12. The hermit ties Edward’s __________________ and ankles.

_____ 13. The blacksmith threatens to teach Edward a __________________.

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A. Write the letter that matches each word with its definition.

1. _____ crafty

2. _____ seized

3. _____ halfpenny

4. _____ swear

5. _____ protest

6. _____ constable

7. _____ value

8. _____ solemnly

9. _____ flogged

10. _____ hasty

a. an officer of the law

b. to argue against

c. seriously

d. take an oath of honor

e. a British coin

f. what something’s worth

g. clever

h. whipped

i. too quick

j. took forcefully

B. Draw a line from each word on the left with its antonym (word thatmeans the opposite) on the right.

1. speechless colorful

2. suspicious talkative

3. hopeless verify

4. pale optimistic

5. deny trusting

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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER • Chapter 8INFERENCE

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Circle a letter to show the implied, but not literally stated, meaning of eachsentence from the story.

1. Hendon had forgotten that his young friend had made him a “knight.”

a. In the turmoil, Hendon had lost his memory.

b. He didn’t take being knighted seriously enough to remember.

c. He really didn’t want this honor.

2. “We will go quietly,” Hendon told the officer.

a. Hendon knew silence was required by British law.

b. The officer’s biggest concern was loud voices.

c. Hendon and Edward would cause no more trouble.

3. “Good woman, are you sure that is the true worth?” asked the judge.

a. He lets her lower the value to save Edward’s life.

b. He questions whether the pig is truly worth all that much.

c. He mistrusts the woman’s version of events.

4. When the officer reminded the woman that she’d just sworn thepig was worth eight pence,

a. he was afraid she was trying to cheat him.

b. he figured she was terribly absent-minded.

c. he was trying to cheat the woman out of the pig’s true value.

5. When Lady Edith says, “Even if you were Miles Hendon, he woulddeny it,” she is trying to tell Miles

a. that Hugh will stop at nothing to fulfill his evil desires.

b. that Hugh has been mad for some time.

c. that she believes Miles is an impostor.

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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER • Chapter 8COMPREHENSION CHECK

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Circle a letter to correctly answer each question.

1. What was the punishment for stealing anything worthmore than 13 pence halfpenny?

a. a jail sentence b. death by hanging c. a public flogging

2. Why did the woman change her story about what thepig was worth?

a. to show mercy b. she feared prison c. to sell it to the officer

3. Why did the woman agree to sell the pig for less thanit was worth?

a. She feared the officer. b. to save Edward c. She was crafty.

4. How did Miles Hendon keep Edward from going to jail?

a. He broke in, seized Edward, and escaped with him.

b. He arranged for Edward to be flogged in public instead ofgoing to jail.

c. He said that if Edward was not freed, he would tell on theofficer for blackmailing the woman.

5. What happened at Hendon Hall?

a. Hugh thought Miles was a ghost.

b. Hugh pretended not to know Miles.

c. Miles was welcomed with open arms.

6. In medieval England, property passed down to the eldestliving son. So, to whom did Hendon Hall rightfully belong?

a. Miles b. Hugh c. Arthur

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A. Use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle.

ACROSS

3. comes after fifth

4. a big, unruly crowd

5. the one in charge

6. supernatural women

DOWN

1. resentful feeling

2. climb up upon

3. place where people areexecuted by burning

B. Use the words in the puzzle to complete these sentences.

1. Edward was feeling ______________________ about his predicament.

2. The women jailed for their religious beliefs were accused

of being ______________________.

3. Hugh was a cruel ______________________ to his wife and servants.

4. The king’s official title was Edward the ______________________.

5. Edward was eager to return to London and ______________________

his throne.

6. Edward and Miles were separated in the midst of the

cheering ______________________.

7. The two women who befriended Edward were burned

at the ______________________.

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5

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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER • Chapter 9PERSONALIZING THE STORY

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Compare your own thoughts and experiences to those of the characters.Answer the questions in complete sentences.

1. After longing to see his family again, Miles was crushed about the waythings turned out. Have you ever experienced an awful disappointmentwhen you were expecting something great? What happened?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

2. To our modern way of thinking, the punishments in medieval Englandwere very severe. What do you consider appropriate punishments forsome of the crimes mentioned in the story?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

3. Miles Hendon willingly offered to take a painful whipping in orderto spare Edward the beating. Have you ever heard of anyone actingso selflessly? What was the story?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

4. Despite the hardships of life outside the palace walls, commonerstook great pride in the coronation of the new king. Would you like tohave lived in medieval England? Why or why not?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

5. When Edward and Tom swapped places, it changed both of their livesforever. Is there anyone you imagine trading places with? Who? Why?

____________________________________________________________

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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER • Chapter 9DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

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A. Read the story events on the left. Then write a letter to show whatEdward concludes about each event.

1. _____ Edward hears much praiseabout the young king.

2. _____ Edward hears the sad storiesof his fellow prisoners.

3. _____ Edward awakes to find thetwo kindly women gone.

4. _____ People throw eggs atHendon in the stocks.

5. _____ Hendon receives a lashingfor Edward.

a. Edward must mount histhrone and save their lives.

b. He decides the two womenmust have been freed!

c. Edward will never forgetthis loyal deed.

d. The beggar boy in royalclothes must be actingas king.

e. Edward thought he couldcommand that they stop.

B. Circle a letter to correctly answer each question.

1. Miles Hendon hears the old servant shout insults at him eachtime he visits the jail. What does he conclude from this?

a. The servant has been twisted by his evil brother.

b. The servant has found a clever way to sneak food andinformation to Miles.

2. Miles Hendon hears that the young king is gracious and kind.What does he conclude from this?

a. Perhaps he can appeal to the king for justice.

b. Perhaps Edward is not the rightful king after all.

3. Miles Hendon knows about the misery Edward experienced inLondon. What does he conclude from this?

a. Edward would be eager to get back to the city anyway.

b. Edward would not want to return to London.

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A. Use the clues to completethe crossword puzzle.

ACROSS

1. a knight’s metal suit

4. to rule over

6. a deceptive person

8. the sound a bee makes

DOWN

2. a royal garment

3. royal headwear

5. to prohibit

7. a high noble rank

B. Use words from the puzzle to complete the sentences.

1. Lady Edith married the __________________ of Kent.

2. “I __________________ you to place the crown upon that head!”

cried Edward.

3. Now Edward too would __________________ with gentleness.

4. At first the court assumed Tom was a devious __________________.

5. At last, Edward slipped on his __________________ over his rags.

6. When Miles sat down, a __________________ passed through the crowd.

7. Knights were allowed to sit in the presence of the __________________.

8. Lord St. John searched the __________________ in Edward’s suite.

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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER • Chapter 10DESCRIPTIVE LANGUAGE

22

Notice the boldfaced phrase in each sentence. Circle a letter to showthe meaning of each phrase.

1. Tom commanded Lady Mary to pray for a heart.

a. She had health problems.

b. She should be more compassionate.

2. Tom’s heart swelled with pride at the sea of faces.

a. A great many people had turned out to see him.

b. Rain had made their faces wet.

3. Tom’s joy fell away from him like a suit of rotten rags.

a. Worn-out clothes have the smell of rotten garbage.

b. Worn-out clothes will soon disintegrate.

4. The Lord Protector instructed Tom to lift up his face.

a. He felt it was important for Tom to see the people.

b. He felt the king should always present a regal appearance.

5. People bowed before the man who looked like a scarecrow.

a. Miles appeared to be tall, thin, and shabby.

b. Scarecrows were honored in medieval England.

6. When Miles sat with Edward, an angry buzz passed throughthe crowd.

a. People cried out in loud shouts.

b. People objected in a hushed, hissing tone.

7. Edward commanded that Hugh be put under lock and key.

a. Hugh should be imprisoned.

b. Hugh should be executed.

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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER • Chapter 10WHO AND WHERE

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Help! Edward’s first decree as king has gotten hopelessly mixed up.Rewrite the sentences, using the correct characters and locations.

I, Edward VI, hereby decree that

1. John Canty shall become the Earl of Kent.

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____________________________________________________________

2. Humphrey Marlow shall become the King’s Ward.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

3. Lord St. John shall be made governor of Offal Court.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

4. Lady Mary is ordered to be hung, if Tom and the law will it.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

5. Lady Edith shall continue as Lord Protector.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

6. The rule of King Henry VIII will be hereafter known as a gentleone for such harsh times.

____________________________________________________________

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7. Decreed from the throne at Hendon Hall by His Highness.

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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER • Chapter 10RECALLING DETAILS

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Write T or F to show whether each statement below is true or false.

1. _____ The Great Seal of England was in a suit of armor.

2. _____ Tom Canty used the Great Seal to sign official papers.

3. _____ Miles Hendon attended the coronation as Earl of Kent.

4. _____ Tom Canty struggled to retain his position as king.

5. _____ Both Tom and Edward could have answered LordSt. John’s questions.

6. _____ The Lord Protector wanted to throw Tom in the Tower.

7. _____ Humphrey Marlow called officers to arrest Miles Hendon.

8. _____ Miles Hendon always believed that Edward was the king.

9. _____ Edward believed that shame was worse than death.

10. _____ Tom was grateful to be reunited with his mother and sisters.

11. _____ When she first saw him, Lady Edith didn’t recognize Miles.

12. _____ Tom refused to charge his brother with any crimes.

13. _____ Edward never spoke of his terrible experiences again.

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First complete the sentences with words from the box. Then number theevents to show which happened first, second, and so on. Hint: You willnot use all the words.

coronation poverty gates witches robe streets bloodgentleness cruelty fall wedding calf club swordnutcracker stamp seal traitors pig hermit ruffler

_____ 1. A __________________ threatens to kill Prince Edward as

revenge against King Henry VIII.

_____ 2. Edward is charged with stealing a __________________.

_____ 3. The Great __________________ of England is recovered.

_____ 4. King Henry VIII dies and his rule of __________________ ends.

_____ 5. Two boys are born on a __________________ day in London.

_____ 6. Miles Hendon raises his __________________ to protect the

young boy from the mocking crowd.

_____ 7. John Canty hits Father Andrew with a __________________.

_____ 8. A guard throws Tom from the castle __________________.

_____ 9. Edward bursts into Westminster Abbey to stop the

__________________.

_____ 10. History remembers the rule of King Edward VI for its

__________________.

_____ 11. The Prince of __________________ meets the Prince of Plenty.

_____ 12. As a prisoner, Edward witnesses the execution of women accused

of being __________________.

_____ 13. Edward claims his title by putting his royal __________________

over his rags.

_____ 14. Prince Edward finds himself out on the mean __________________

of London.

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FINAL EXAM, PART 126

Circle a letter to correctly answer each question.

1. Which of these is not a point the author wanted to make?

a. Everyone should be more understanding aboutother people’s experiences.

b. Governments should try to be fair to all people.

c. All rich people should be poor and poor peopleshould be rich.

d. You can be wise and kind even if you have a hard life.

2. Which is true of medieval England at the time of this story?

a. Common people elected their country’s ruler.

b. Most citizens were comfortable members of the nobility.

c. Punishments for petty crimes were needlessly cruel.

d. Kings had to consult the government before making laws.

3. Why was finding the Great Seal of England so important?

a. The monarchy could not rule without it.

b. Whoever had the seal could decide on laws.

c. Only the true prince knew where it was.

d. Only the true prince knew what it was.

4. What was not a common rule of royalty in medieval England?

a. No one could touch the king.

b. No one could sit in the presence of the king.

c. The king’s word was law.

d. The king’s word was holy.

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FINAL EXAM, PART 226

Answer each question in your own words. Write in complete sentences.

1. How did Prince Edward’s experience on the streets affect the kind ofking he became?

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____________________________________________________________

2. Describe two of the acts that made Sir Miles such a gallant character.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

3. What was Christ’s Hospital, and how did King Edward VI provide for it?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

4. What did Edward resolve to do when he was in prison?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

5. How was it that a commoner such as Tom was able to make a good king?

____________________________________________________________

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6. If the rule of King Henry VIII was remembered as “the rule of blood,”what might be a good name for the rule of King Edward VI?

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SADDLEBACK CLASSICS

BEYOND THE TEXT: ______________________________________________(TITLE OF NOVEL)

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Choose one “extra credit” project from each column. Complete the short-term project on the back of this sheet. To complete the second project,follow your teacher’s instructions.

SHORT-TERM PROJECTS

1. Write brief captions for any fourillustrations in the book.

2. Draw a picture of your favoritecharacter. Be sure the clothingand hairstyles are appropriate tothe times.

3. Write a diary entry for one of themain characters. Describe, fromthat character’s point of view, animportant event from the novel.

4. Write a short paragraphexplaining why you think theauthor chose to write about theparticular time and place of thenovel’s setting.

5. Draw a simple map, showingvarious locations mentioned inthe novel.

6. Choose any page from the novel.Rewrite all the dialogue.

7. Playing the role of a newspaperreporter, write a brief articledescribing one of the events thatoccurs in the novel.

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

1. Use a reference book to find asong that was popular at the timethis story takes place. Read orsing it to the class.

2. Write a description of the dailylife of ordinary people at the timethis story was written. Use libraryresources to find information.

3. Make a diorama depicting one ofthe important scenes in the story.

4. Ask a librarian to help you find arecipe for a dish that was popularat the time depicted in the story.Make it for the class.

5. Make a chart showing “then andnow” comparisons between thestory’s location and people at thetime the novel is set and as it istoday.

6. Use a cassette recorder to makean audiotape of any two chaptersof the novel.

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PLOT STUDY: _____________________________________________________(TITLE OF NOVEL)

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Five elements make up a plot: characters, setting, conflict, climax, andconclusion. Review the Glossary definition of each element. Then answerthe questions about the novel you just read.

1. What is the setting (time and place) of the novel?

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_______________________________________________________________

2. What conflict or conflicts do the main characters face?

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

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3. Explain the climax of these conflicts (how they are resolved).

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4. Is the outcome of the plot surprising? Why or why not?

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5. Does the novel focus mostly on character, plot, or setting?Explain your answer.

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6. What might have been a different way for the conflicts to beresolved? Think of some events that would have changed theoutcome of the plot. Write your new ending here.

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THEME ANALYSIS: _______________________________________________(TITLE OF NOVEL)

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Review the Glossary definition of theme. Then study the literary themeslisted in the box.

bravery loyalty revenge revolution nature hopeguilt love friendship repentance courage warmadness science injustice greed regret youth

Authors often want to deliver a message about their themes. Thismessage, usually a deeply held belief, is expressed in the story.

Think about the novel you just read. What theme or themes can yourecognize? What was the main idea? What point was the author trying tomake about that theme? What message was delivered?

Choose two or three themes from the box, or write your own. Then writea sentence explaining the author’s belief about that theme. (This kind ofsentence is called a thematic statement.)

EXAMPLE: Romeo and Juliet, by William ShakespeareTheme: hatredThematic statement: Hatred between families can have

tragic consequences for innocent individuals.

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CHARACTER STUDY: _____________________________________________(TITLE OF NOVEL)

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Review the Glossary definition of character. Then name two importantcharacters from the novel you just read. Write a brief description of each.

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2. Character: _______________________________

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3. Which character did you find most interesting? ________________________

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4. Describe the main conflict this character faces.

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5. How is this conflict finally resolved?

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6. Does the plot outcome make the character happy? ______________________

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7. Write three lines of dialogue or description from the novel that helpedyou understand this character.

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8. On the back of this sheet, write a sentence telling how you and the character arealike. Then write another sentence telling how the two of you are different.

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VOCABULARY STUDY: ____________________________________________(TITLE OF NOVEL)

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Look back through the novel you just read. Find ten words that were new to you.First, list the words on the lines below. Then check a dictionary if you’re notsure what each word means. Finally, use each word in a sentence of your own.

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GLOSSARY STUDY: _______________________________________________(TITLE OF NOVEL)

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1. Review the Glossary definition of conflict. Then describeone example of a conflict in this novel.

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2. Review the Glossary definition of imagery. Then give twoexamples of the author’s artful use of figurative language.

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3. Select your favorite short passage from the novel. Write it on the lines.

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4. Describe the setting of the novel. When and where does the storytake place?

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5. Review the Glossary definition of motive. Explain the motive, ordriving force, behind the main character’s actions.

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6. Review the Glossary definition of quotation. Select amemorable quotation from the novel and write it on the lines.

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7. Think about a major event in the story. What was the main character’spoint of view about that event? Explain how the author revealed thatcharacter’s point of view.

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BOOK REVIEW, PART 133

Imagine you are a book reviewer for a newspaper. Your job is to describethe novel you just read for your readers. Before you write your review—which will contain both fact and opinion—you must take notes. Use thisform to record the information you will use in your article.

BOOK TITLE: ________________________________________________________

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1. What was the author’s purpose in writing this book? (Examples: to amuse,terrify, inform, protest, inspire, etc.) Name more than one purpose, ifappropriate.

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2. What type of novel is this? (Examples: adventure, fantasy, comedy, tragedy,mystery, action, drama, etc.) Name more than one type, if appropriate.

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3. Describe the main character in two or three sentences. Use meaningful details.

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4. Describe two or three supporting characters. Explain each character’srelationship to the main character.

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5. Write one or two sentences from the novel as examples of powerfuldescription. (Hint: Look for vivid sights, sounds, smells, or feelings.)

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6. Write one or two lines from the book as examples ofmemorable dialogue.

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7. Summarize the plot of the book in one brief paragraph. (Hint: Name akey event at the beginning, middle, and end.)

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8. Find your favorite illustration in the book. As you describe it, explainhow this drawing works as an aid to the reader’s imagination.

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9. State your opinion of the book’s title. Does the title give a goodclue as to what the story is about? Why or why not? Suggest adifferent title that would have worked as well.

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10. State two reasons why you would or would not recommendthis novel to your readers.

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STUDY GUIDETHE

PRINCE ANDTHE PAUPER

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