Dick Whittington and His Cat — Questions and answers

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What did Dick Whittington decide to do after hearing about London from the wagoner?

Choices

  1. Dick Whittington decided to stay in his village.
  2. Dick Whittington decided to ask the farmer for a job.
  3. Dick Whittington decided to go to London to find his fortune. ✓
  4. Dick Whittington decided to become a farmer.

Answer: Dick Whittington decided to go to London to find his fortune.

From page 1

What did the carter tell Dick Whittington about the streets of London?

Choices

  1. The carter chuckled and shook his head when Dick Whittington asked if the streets were paved with gold. ✓
  2. The carter told Dick Whittington the streets were paved with gold.
  3. The carter told Dick Whittington the streets were muddy.
  4. The carter told Dick Whittington London was a small village.

Answer: The carter chuckled and shook his head when Dick Whittington asked if the streets were paved with gold.

From page 2

What did Dick Whittington find the streets of London were paved with when he arrived?

Choices

  1. Dick Whittington found the streets of London were paved with jewels.
  2. Dick Whittington found the streets of London were paved with silver.
  3. Dick Whittington found the streets of London were paved with gold.
  4. Dick Whittington found the streets of London were paved with mud and stone. ✓

Answer: Dick Whittington found the streets of London were paved with mud and stone.

From page 3

What did Mr. Fitzwarren offer Dick Whittington when he found him on his doorstep?

Choices

  1. Mr. Fitzwarren offered Dick Whittington a bag of gold.
  2. Mr. Fitzwarren offered Dick Whittington a ride out of London.
  3. Mr. Fitzwarren offered Dick Whittington a warm place to sleep, plenty to eat, and work helping the cook. ✓
  4. Mr. Fitzwarren offered Dick Whittington a new home in the country.

Answer: Mr. Fitzwarren offered Dick Whittington a warm place to sleep, plenty to eat, and work helping the cook.

From page 4

What did Dick Whittington buy with the penny a gentleman gave him?

Choices

  1. Dick Whittington bought a new bed with the penny.
  2. Dick Whittington bought a small cat with the penny. ✓
  3. Dick Whittington bought a toy with the penny.
  4. Dick Whittington bought some food with the penny.

Answer: Dick Whittington bought a small cat with the penny.

From page 5

What did Dick Whittington send on Mr. Fitzwarren's ship, the Unicorn, to be traded?

Choices

  1. Dick Whittington sent his beloved cat on the Unicorn. ✓
  2. Dick Whittington sent some old clothes on the Unicorn.
  3. Dick Whittington sent a box of toys on the Unicorn.
  4. Dick Whittington sent a basket of food on the Unicorn.

Answer: Dick Whittington sent his beloved cat on the Unicorn.

From page 6

What did the church bells seem to say to Dick Whittington when he sat on Highgate Hill?

Choices

  1. The church bells seemed to say, 'Go home, Whittington!'
  2. The church bells seemed to say, 'Stay in London, Whittington!'
  3. The church bells seemed to say, 'Find your cat, Whittington!'
  4. The church bells seemed to say, 'Turn again, Whittington, Lord Mayor of London!' ✓

Answer: The church bells seemed to say, 'Turn again, Whittington, Lord Mayor of London!'

From page 7

What did the King of Barbary offer to get rid of the rats and mice at his feast?

Choices

  1. The King of Barbary offered half his treasure to be rid of the pests. ✓
  2. The King of Barbary offered a palace.
  3. The King of Barbary offered a crown.
  4. The King of Barbary offered a new ship.

Answer: The King of Barbary offered half his treasure to be rid of the pests.

From page 8

What did Mr. Fitzwarren show Dick Whittington that his cat had earned?

Choices

  1. Mr. Fitzwarren showed Dick Whittington a new house.
  2. Mr. Fitzwarren showed Dick Whittington a chest overflowing with gold coins, jewels, and pearls. ✓
  3. Mr. Fitzwarren showed Dick Whittington a map.
  4. Mr. Fitzwarren showed Dick Whittington a new cat.

Answer: Mr. Fitzwarren showed Dick Whittington a chest overflowing with gold coins, jewels, and pearls.

From page 9

How many times was Dick Whittington chosen to be Lord Mayor of London?

Choices

  1. Dick Whittington was chosen to be Lord Mayor of London three times. ✓
  2. Dick Whittington was chosen to be Lord Mayor of London twice.
  3. Dick Whittington was chosen to be Lord Mayor of London once.
  4. Dick Whittington was never chosen to be Lord Mayor of London.

Answer: Dick Whittington was chosen to be Lord Mayor of London three times.

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