The Prince and the Pauper

Why does Prince Edward want to have Tom’s life?

Why is the Great Seal important to the story?

Who is your favourite character in the Prince and the Pauper? Why?

Why do the soldiers and the boys in the street think Edward is mad?

What lessons do Edward and Tom learn?

Why is Miles important in the story?

How has Edward’s experience as a pauper helped him to be a kind King?

What qualities does Tom Canty have to be the Prince?

What are the social backgrounds (family, money, education) of Prince Edward and the pauper Tom Canty?

What part of the story do you liket? Why?