Prince and the Pauper – Flashcards
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Edward Tudor, Prince of Wales
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The main character; the prince referred to in the title of the novel. He is the son of King Henry VIII and Henry's third wife, Jane. He was the first son for King Henry
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Tom Canty
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The other main character of the novel; as a pauper's son, he has been brought up in one of the most miserable parts of London and has spent much of his time daydreaming about living the life of royalty
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King Henry VIII
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The loving father of Edward, Prince of Wales. He wants to make sure nothing gets in the way of Edward becoming king after he dies
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Mr. Canty
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The unloving and harsh father of Tom Canty. The only reason Mr. Canty wants to keep his son is so Tom can beg money for him
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Grandmother Canty
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She is Mr. Canty's mother and Tom's grandmother. She mistreats Tom the same way Mr. Canty does
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Ben, Nan, and Mother Canty
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The sisters and mother of Tom Canty, who try to protect him from Mr. Canty's cruel treatment
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Father Andrew
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The good, retired priest who teaches Tom how to read and write. He also teaches him a bit of Latin, a talent he later uses at court
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Lady Jane Grey
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She is the cousin to Edward Tudor and is staying at the palace at the time of the story
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Lady Mary Tudor
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She is the half-sister to Edward. Her father is King Henry VIII and her mother was Henry's first wife, Catherine
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Lady Elizabeth Tudor
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She is the half- sister of Edward. Her father is King Henry VIII and her mother was Henry's second wife, Anne
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Lord Hertford
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He is the king's chief advisor. King Henry asked him to help his son when everyone thought Tom was mad. He helped and advised Tom while at court
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Miles Hendon
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He is the salvation for Edward. Miles was on his way home when he meets Edward and befriends him. He feels sorry for Edward and helps him throughout the novel
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They are not happy. Tom will be a trouble to them
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How does Tom Canty's family react to his birth?
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HIs family and all of England had prayed and hoped for him. They were very happy
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How does the family of Edward Tudor react to his birth?
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His mother, father, grandmother, and two sisters - Bet and Nan
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Who lived with Tom Canty?
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small, decayed, rickety, and packed full of pour families
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Describe Offal Court. What does it look like?
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by begging and stealing
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How do the Cantys make a living?
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His dad and grandmother cursed at and beat him. His mother loved him as best she could. His sisters are nice
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How does Tom's family treat him?
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His life went along well enough. He did not know his life was hard.
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Is Tom happy with his life so far?
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He is a retired priest who tells Tom stories of giants, fairies, dwarfs, castles, etc.
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Who is Father Andrew and how does he help Tom?
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He is listening to stories about princes and reading books about them. He becomes sad about his shabby clothes and the dirt around him
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Why are Tom's feelings about life beginning to change?
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a royal court
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When Tom is alone with his friends, what does he organize?
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The prince has the gates opened to let him in after some guards treat Tom badly
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How does Tom get inside the palace gates?
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They laughed and jeered at him
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How do the crowds outside the gate act to Tom?
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arrest them
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What does Edward want to do with Tom's father and grandmother?
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be in plays, see monkeys, be in races, swim in canals, play in the mud, etc.
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What does the prince wish he could do like Tom?
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to wear fine clothes like his
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What does Tom want from the prince?
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same hair, eyes, voice, manner, stature, and face
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Why does Edward say that he and Tom could be twins?
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to find the guard who bruised him
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Why does Edward leave Tom?
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He snatched them up and put them awawy
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What does Edward do with the important things on the desk?
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He gets kicked out of the gate
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What happens to Edward when he confronts the guard?
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He thinks Mr.Canty will go get Tom out of the palace and make things right for him
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At first, why is Edward glad to see John Canty?
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He kept saying he was the prince
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Why did John Canty think Edward was crazy?
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a man in a long robe
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Who tries to help Edward?
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He would get hung
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What was Tom afraid of when he realized Edward was gone?
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Six gentlemen-servants, two pages, and Lady Jane Grey came to see him; he was very scared
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Who came to see Tom and how does he react to the visit
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They thought the prince went mad because he didn't seem to know who he was
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Why were the people in the palace starting to panic?
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large, fat, grey, rich clothes that were old, swollen legs wrapped in bandages, stern
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How is King Henry VIII described?
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He thinks his son is going crazy and doesn't recognize him
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Why is Henry VIII upset?
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Lord Hertford
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Who is the king's chief advisor?
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He whispered for him to make a hand signal so that he didn't have to talk or do something...this would show people that he wasn't well
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How does Lord Hertford help Tom?
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to hide his problem (of being mad) from people as best as he could; he can't tell anyone that he is not the prince
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What does Lord Hertford tell Tom that the King has asked of him?
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Lady Elizabeth and Lady Jane Grey; Tom enjoyed the visit and became more relaxed because he knew they wanted to help him
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Whose visit does Tom enjoy? How does Tom react to their visit?
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He age with his fingers
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What mistake did Tom make while eating his dinner?
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that his pretty napkin be taken away so he didn't get it dirty
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What does Tom ask the servant at dinner and why does he ask this?
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He knows he will soon die
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Why does King Henry VIII wake up from his nap in a state of panic?
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to get the royal seal
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Why did King Henry call Lord Hertford to his room?
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He said to not bother Tom anymore. He wished that he could take away the madness so that Tom could have peace
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What does King Henry say when Lord Hertford told him that the royal seal was lost?
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his house in Offal Court
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Where did John Canty drag Edward to?
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most were surprised and laughed; Tom's mom and sisters were worried
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What is everyone's reaction to Edward when he declares he is the Prince of Wales?
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That the boy is not her son, Tom
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What is Tom's mother's 'instinct' telling her about the boy sleeping next to her?
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The police (the law) were after them
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Why is the Canty family QUICKLY leaving their home?
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John let go of his hand to drink from a cup; Edward ran into the crowd
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How is Edward able to escape from John Canty?
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Tom was happy and astonished; the girls thought nothing of it
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Contrast the feeling of Tom with those of Princess Elizabeth and Lady Jane Grey as they are riding on the royal boat.
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He is being taunted and mocked
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How is Edward being treated on the street?
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Miles Hendon
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Who becomes Edward's new friend on the street?
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the king's messenger blew a trumpet
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What saves Edward and his new friend, Miles, from being killed by the mob of people?
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The king is dead and now Tom's word is law
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What important announcement is made to Tom inside the hall?
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He wasn't sure how to act as a king
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Why is Tom upset about the announcement of the king's death?
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although the king had always been a tyrant to others, he was always gentle with his son, Edward
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Why is Edward the only person crying about the king's death?
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They meet John Canty. John tries to grab Edward, but Miles stands up for him and protects him. John goes off into the crowd
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Who does Miles Hendon and Edward meet on the way to the bridge and what happens?
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No, Miles thinks Edward is a bit messed up, but he wants to help and protect him
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Does Miles Hendon believe that Edward is really the Prince of Wales?
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He likes Edward's bold tongue, the way he fights like a soldier, and he has a sweet and gentle face
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Why does Miles take Edward in as his 'brother'?
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He was born to a wealthy family and then was sent away in the military and ended up in a foreign dungeon
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Who is Miles Hendon and what has happened to him?
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that he and his heirs would alway sit in the presence of the King of England ( they would be in the royal court)
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Edward offers to reward Miles for saving him. What does Miles ask for?
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He thinks that Miles needs him because a boy came to get him and told him so
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Why does Edward leave the room without Miles Hendon?
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a new suit and food
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What does Miles Hendon leave to get Edward?
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He thinks Mr. Canty is behind the plan
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Shy is Miles upset about Edward leaving without him?
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He goes to Hendon Hall. He thinks Edward will go there looking for him since he's his only friend
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After Miles looks for Edward, he lay in bed and decided to go where? Why does he decide on this?
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He told him Miles Hendon was hurt
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How did Mr. Canty get Edward to go with him?
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a lad named Hugo
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Who helped Mr. Canty (John Hobbs) get Edward to the barn?
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He learned that his father was a very harsh ruler who did not treat the people well
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What did Edward learn when he was listening to the group's stories while in the barn?
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He will change the laws and be a better king
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What does Edward tell the group after he listens to their stories?
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They call him Foo-foo the First, the king of Mooncalves. He was crowned with a tin basin and robed in an old blanket, and throned on a barrel. He was given a soldering-iron as a sceptre.
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What does the crowd call Edward and what do they do to him?
