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The Prince and the Pauper Trivia Quiz

"The Prince and the Pauper" By: Mark Twain (In a special adapted version by Shirley Bogart)

A multiple-choice quiz by Hiju17. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Hiju17

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
274,039

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
735

Last 3 plays: Guest 79 (5/10), Guest 2 (7/10), Guest 37 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This book takes place in what country? Hint

England

Germany

Scotland

Russia

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Question 2 of 10

2. What season were the two boys born in? Hint

Spring

Autumn

Winter

Summer

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Question 3 of 10

3. Edward's title was what when he was born? Hint

Edward Tudor, King of Wales

Edward Tudor, Prince of Wales

Edward Canty, Prince of Wales

Edward Canty, King of Wales

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is Tom Canty? Hint

A pauper

A past king

A friend of the prince

A current lord

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Question 5 of 10

5. The pauper has twin sisters. How old are they? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the pauper's relatives is nice to him? Hint

Grandmother

Mother

Grandfather

Father

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Question 7 of 10

7. Whom does Miles Henderson help in the novel? Hint

Tom

Himself

Aaron

Edward

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Question 8 of 10

8. How long does Miles sit in the stocks? Hint

4 hours

2 hours

1 hour

None

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Question 9 of 10

9. What material item is lost? Hint

Royal Clothing

An important document

The seal

Drinking glasses

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who dies in the story? Hint

Edward, Prince of Wales

Tom Canty

The King's Royal Advisor

Edward's father, the King

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This book takes place in what country?

Answer: England

The whole story takes place in the birth country of both Tom and Edward, England.

2. What season were the two boys born in?

Answer: Autumn

"One autumn day in the 1500s, two babies were born. Both were boys, both had the same birthday,..."

3. Edward's title was what when he was born?

Answer: Edward Tudor, Prince of Wales

Edward Tudor, Prince of Wales and later in the story he does become Edward Tudor, King of England.

4. Who is Tom Canty?

Answer: A pauper

Tom Canty is a pauper who switches places with the prince.

5. The pauper has twin sisters. How old are they?

Answer: 15

Nan and Bet are Tom's older twin sisters. They are not mentioned much in the story.

6. Which of the pauper's relatives is nice to him?

Answer: Mother

His father and grandmother are always beating him and yelling at him. His grandfather is not mentioned in the novel.

7. Whom does Miles Henderson help in the novel?

Answer: Edward

Miles Henderson is an important character in the story. He is the main reason that Edward got his crown back.

8. How long does Miles sit in the stocks?

Answer: 2 hours

Miles sits in the stocks for two hours and Edward is supposed to get ten lashes but Miles takes them.

9. What material item is lost?

Answer: The seal

The seal is lost; Tom had used it to crack the shells of nuts while he was switched with the Edward.

10. Who dies in the story?

Answer: Edward's father, the King

The King, Edward's father, dies in the story while Tom is still Edward and Edward gets back on his throne just in time to get his own crown instead of Tom.

Source: Author Hiju17

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