The Little Lame Prince

Dinah Craik · 1875

Ten questions on plot, characters and themes. Take it free. Pass 7 of 10 to ace it.

Question 1 of 10

How does Prince Dolor become lame?

He is hurt in a fireThe state nursemaid drops him on the way to the chapelHe is born that wayHe falls from a horse

Question 2 of 10

What happens to the Prince's mother?

She takes him abroadShe is sent away by the RegentShe diesShe marries again

Question 3 of 10

What does his uncle do after the old King dies?

He raises the Prince as his own sonHe sends the Prince to another kingdomHe gives up the throneHe rules as Regent and tells the country the Prince is dead

Question 4 of 10

Where is Prince Dolor taken to live?

A monastery in the mountainsA farmhouse in the southA ship at seaHopeless Tower, alone on an empty plain

Question 5 of 10

Who is left in the tower to look after him?

His old tutorNobody at allA deaf-mute nurseTwo soldiers

Question 6 of 10

Who comes to visit him there?

His uncle the RegentHis cousinA travelling merchantHis godmother

Question 7 of 10

What is the gift she brings him?

A silver crownA tame birdA travelling-cloak that goes wherever he wishesA book of maps

Question 8 of 10

What can the Prince see far off from the tower?

The Beautiful MountainsA forestHis father's palaceThe sea

Question 9 of 10

What happens when the country is left without a ruler?

A neighbouring king takes the throneThe people send for Prince Dolor and make him kingThe kingdom is dividedThe Regent's son is crowned

Question 10 of 10

How does the story end?

He leaves on the travelling-cloak and is never seen in his country againHe rules until he is very oldHe returns to Hopeless TowerHe gives the cloak away and stays

0 of 10 answered

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