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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What test does Hertford give Edward?

2. The custom for the soon-to-be-crowned king is ________________.

3. What does Miles refuse to do?

4. Why does the constable let Edward go?

5. What do the guards find on Miles when they arrest him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hugh react to Miles? What does he tell Miles? What is Miles' response?

2. How does Edward tell St. John where the seal is located? What happens after they find the seal?

3. What does the hermit tell Edward and what does he do with Edward?

4. What happens to Miles when he first arrives at the palace and asks to see Sir Humphrey?

5. What does Miles do when he and Edward get separated?

6. Describe Tom's appearance during the recognition procession. What custom does he follow?

7. What does Hugh suggest as Edward's punishment? What happens as a result of the suggestion?

8. How do Miles and Edward get away from the constable?

9. How does Tom feel when he sees his mother in the crowd? What does he do? What does she do?

10. What happens with Hugh Hendon and Edith in the Conclusion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The jewels in which Tom is draped are blinding in the light. Symbolically, they blind others to the boy as a false prince.

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in The Prince and the Pauper.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of The Prince and the Pauper. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of The Prince and the Pauper. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?

2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of The Prince and the Pauper, identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?

3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements (They may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not.

Essay Topic 3

Before Mark Twain begins his tale, his indication that it might or might not have actually happened is a way of suggesting that the facts themselves are secondary. What counts most, the author implies, are the truths to be found behind the events.

1. Discuss, in depth, what you think is meant by the above statement. Use examples from The Prince and the Pauper to illustrate your discussion.

2. List three truths you believe can be found behind the actual plot or actions in The Prince and the Pauper and explain why you believe those to be truths.

3. In your opinion, what is Mark Twain's agenda is for writing The Prince and the Pauper? Use examples from The Prince and the Pauper to support your opinions.

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