The Prince and the Pauper - Chapters 1-5 Flashcards

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What is the title of Chapter 1?

Two Babies

Who are the main characters in Chapter 1?

Tom Canty and Edward Tudor, Prince of Wales

Where does Chapter 1 take place?

London, England

When does Chapter 1 take place?

1537 Signup and view all the answers

What happens in Chapter 1?

The prince of England, Edward Tudor, and a pauper named Tom Canty are born on the same day. Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of Chapter 2?

The Pauper Signup and view all the answers

Who are the main characters of Chapter 2?

Tom Canty, Tom's Family (Bet, Nan, his mother, his grandmother, John Canty), Father Andrew Signup and view all the answers

Where does Chapter 2 take place?

A dark little street, somewhere near London Bridge; Cheap Street; London Signup and view all the answers

When does Chapter 2 take place?

10 years later; 1547 Signup and view all the answers

What happens in Chapter 2?

We learn about Tom Canty's life. Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of Chapter 3?

The Pauper Meets the Prince Signup and view all the answers

Who are the main characters of Chapter 3?

Tom Canty and Prince Edward Tudor Signup and view all the answers

Where does Chapter 3 take place?

Westminster Palace; the gates of Westminster Palace; Prince Edward's room Signup and view all the answers

When does Chapter 3 take place?

1547 Signup and view all the answers

What happens in Chapter 3?

Tom meets Prince Edward; they change places. Signup and view all the answers

Why do Prince Edward and Tom Canty change places?

They want to know about each other's lives. Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of Chapter 4?

Cheap Street Signup and view all the answers

Who are the main characters of Chapter 4?

Prince Edward and John Canty Signup and view all the answers

Where does Chapter 4 take place?

Cheap Street Signup and view all the answers

What happens in Chapter 4?

Prince Edward, dressed in Tom's clothes, is mistaken as the pauper. He wants to return to the palace. Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of Chapter 5?

Westminster Palace Signup and view all the answers

Who are the main characters of Chapter 5?

Tom Canty, Lady Jane (his cousin), King Henry VIII, and Lord Hertford Signup and view all the answers

Where does Chapter 5 take place?

Westminster Palace; the prince's room; the king's bedroom Signup and view all the answers

When does Chapter 5 take place?

1547 Signup and view all the answers

What happens in Chapter 5?

Everyone thinks Tom Canty is the prince. Everyone thinks that the prince has gone 'mad'. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 1: Two Babies

Introduces Tom Canty and Edward Tudor, the Prince of Wales, both born on the same day.
Setting is London, England, in the year 1537.

Chapter 2: The Pauper

Tom Canty lives in a poor area near London Bridge with his family, including his mother, grandmother, and siblings.
Ten years later, in 1547, Tom's challenging life as a pauper is explored.

Chapter 3: The Pauper Meets the Prince

Takes place in Westminster Palace, where Tom Canty meets Prince Edward Tudor in 1547.
Both characters desire to experience each other’s lives, leading them to exchange places.

Chapter 4: Cheap Street

Focuses on Prince Edward, dressed in Tom’s clothes, navigating Cheap Street.
Mistaken for a pauper, he struggles to return to the safety of the palace.

Chapter 5: Westminster Palace

Set in Westminster Palace, featuring characters such as Tom Canty, Lady Jane, King Henry VIII, and Lord Hertford.
Tom, posing as the prince, is believed to be truly Edward while rumors circulate about the real prince's supposed madness.

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This quiz covers key elements from Chapters 1 through 5 of 'The Prince and the Pauper'. You will find questions regarding the main characters, setting details, and significant events that unfold in these chapters. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of this classic novel!