QUESTIONS

Who was the King of wales?

Who was father Andrew?

Where did Tom live?

Who lived with Tom?

How were the streets where Tom lived?

In the castle why is Lady Jane Grey surprised?

How did John Canty treat Tom?

How does Edward feel now the king is dead?

Who has an eye patch?

How did Father Andrew help Tom?

Why do the boys exchange clothes?

Who sent Tom Canty out to beg every day?

What kind of stories did Father Andrew tell Tom?

Where does this story take place?

How did Tom and Edward meet?

How can you describe Tom?

How can you describe Edward?

How can you describe Miles?

How can you describe John Canty?

Why did the prince go out of the gate? What happened to him?

Is it possible for a rich boy to switch roles with a poor boy? Explain.

When does the story take place?

Was John Canty a respectable man? Why ? Or Why not?

Who are the main characters?

What is a pauper? and who is a pauper in this story?

What does imposter mean?

Where does Tom's family live?

What did the boys discover when they stood in front of the mirror?

When Miles first met Prince Edward, what did he think?

Why did Miles help Tom?

Who taught Tom to read?

Where does Edward first meet Miles Hendon?

OPINION QUESTIONS
1. Have you ever done something nice for someone?
2. Imagine you are Tom , how do you feel about switching places with another person?
3. Imagine you are Edward , how do you feel about switching places with another person?
4. Do you think Tom likes being a King?
5. Do you think Edward likes being a beggar?
6. What did you learn about Tom in the beginning of the story?
7. What important lesson did you learn from the story?
8. Imagine that you have to choose between the prince and the pauper, who do you want
to be? Why?