Whittington's Bells — Questions and answers

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What did Dick Whittington hear about London that made him want to go there?

Choices

  1. He heard that the streets of London were paved with gold. ✓
  2. He heard that London was a quiet village with plenty of food.
  3. He heard that London had many kind people who would help him.
  4. He heard that London had magnificent towers and bustling streets.

Answer: He heard that the streets of London were paved with gold.

From page 1

Who took pity on Dick Whittington when he collapsed in London?

Choices

  1. A kind cook from Mr. Fitzwarren's house. ✓
  2. Alice, Mr. Fitzwarren's daughter.
  3. A scullery boy who worked in the kitchen.
  4. Mr. Fitzwarren, a wealthy merchant.

Answer: A kind cook from Mr. Fitzwarren's house.

From page 2

What was the big problem in Dick Whittington's new attic room?

Choices

  1. The room was too cold and had no window.
  2. The room was too cramped and had no space for his belongings.
  3. The room had a thin straw mattress that was uncomfortable.
  4. The room was infested with noisy rats. ✓

Answer: The room was infested with noisy rats.

From page 3

What did Dick Whittington buy with his very last penny at the London market?

Choices

  1. He bought a small bag for his belongings.
  2. He bought a small, nimble cat. ✓
  3. He bought some food to eat.
  4. He bought a new straw mattress.

Answer: He bought a small, nimble cat.

From page 4

What did Dick Whittington send on Mr. Fitzwarren's merchant ship?

Choices

  1. He sent some precious goods he had saved.
  2. He sent his last penny.
  3. He sent his beloved cat, Puss. ✓
  4. He sent a small, empty bag.

Answer: He sent his beloved cat, Puss.

From page 5

What problem did the King of Barbary have in his palace?

Choices

  1. His palace was overrun with rats and mice. ✓
  2. His palace was too far from London.
  3. His palace had too many valuable treasures.
  4. His palace was too grand and hard to manage.

Answer: His palace was overrun with rats and mice.

From page 6

What did the bells of Bow Church seem to say to Dick Whittington?

Choices

  1. 'Go back to your village, Whittington!'
  2. 'Find your fortune elsewhere, Whittington!'
  3. 'Stay in London, Whittington, you will be happy!'
  4. 'Turn again, Whittington, Thrice Lord Mayor of London!' ✓

Answer: 'Turn again, Whittington, Thrice Lord Mayor of London!'

From page 7

What did the King of Barbary pay for Puss's services?

Choices

  1. He paid with a new merchant ship.
  2. He paid with exotic silks and rare spices.
  3. He paid with a truly enormous sum of gold and precious jewels. ✓
  4. He paid with a magnificent palace.

Answer: He paid with a truly enormous sum of gold and precious jewels.

From page 8

Who did Dick Whittington fall deeply in love with and marry?

Choices

  1. Alice, Mr. Fitzwarren's daughter. ✓
  2. A young girl from the London market.
  3. The master cook from Mr. Fitzwarren's house.
  4. A kind woman from his village.

Answer: Alice, Mr. Fitzwarren's daughter.

From page 9

How many times was Dick Whittington elected Lord Mayor of London?

Choices

  1. He was elected Lord Mayor of London twice.
  2. He was never elected Lord Mayor of London.
  3. He was elected Lord Mayor of London three glorious times. ✓
  4. He was elected Lord Mayor of London once.

Answer: He was elected Lord Mayor of London three glorious times.

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