Show:
People and Professions
Irony
Character Analyzing
Critical Thinking
Scenes and Things
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What is the purpose of the royal taster?
The tasters taste the king's food to see if it's good or not.
100
What is ironic about the way the farm wife and Edward treat each other?
They both feel like they need more respect than they are shown. They both behave in a superior way at first and then regret it.
100
Why is the hermit angry at King Henry VIII and what is Edward's attitude about the hermit's tale (story behind his anger)?
Henry the VIII took the hermit's home, church, and chance at being a pope. Edward felt sorry for him because it seems to have made him crazy. Edward is surprised because the king he know is kind and loving.
100
Why is John Canty so determined to get "Tom" back?
He is his son and can beg for him. Also, he is trying to get his son before he leaves town and runs from the police. He doesn't want Tom to tell the police.
100
Why is Tom's suggestion to move the royal household to a smaller place in order to save money scaffold (laughed) at?
The servants think its laughable that the king could do without the services he gets. I don't think they think he can do things on his own, nor should be. None of them had ever heard of such a decision before. It has always been excess not cut backs.
200
Why do you think Prissy and Margery believe Edward more than the adults do?
Little kids tend to believe things more easily.They're gullible and naive.
200
How is Tom's dream ironic, given his current situation?
Earlier he was a pauper dreaming of princely life and now he is living the life, but rather be a pauper again.
200
Why is Edward so against begging and stealing? What does this say about his character?
He is a king so he doesn't need to beg. He has too much dignity. This says he has a strong character and he won't let himself get a bad influence from others.
200
Regarding Miles fixing Edward's clothes, why are smaller stitches generally considered to be better? Where in our culture do we think bigger is better?
Smaller stitches are better than larger ones because they are tighter and more secure. In our culture bigger is better with houses, TVs, and internet connection
200
What do you think Twain's purpose is in adding the blackmail scene between the constable and the woman?
Shows pauper (woman's) compassion for life even though she's poor. It teaches Edward about the people.
300
What are the lords trying to show the royal public by having "Edward" dine in public?
They are trying to prove to the public that Edward isn't crazy and is capable of behaving properly.
300
Why it ironic that the hermit wants to be holy? What did he try to do to his visitor?
He tries to kill Edward.
300
Describe how Tom and Edward have changed since we met them in the beginning of the book.
They are more aware of their surroundings.
300
What do the paupers have in common with royalty?
They both take hats off at the table when they eat. They both deserve to be treated respectfully.
300
What is the purpose behind Twain explaining the royal dressing process so much? What point might he be trying to make?
He wants to make it clear how the royal people thought royal things should be done. It points out how silly the excess is in treating the royalty.