Question

i need help

Answer 1

By-and-by Tom's reading and dreaming about princely life wrought such a strong effect upon
him that he began to ACT the prince, unconsciously. His speech and manners became curiously
ceremonious and courtly, to the vast admiration and amusement of his intimates. But Tom's
influence among these young people began to grow now, day by day; and in time he came to be
looked up to, by them, with a sort of wondering awe, as a superior being. He seemed to know so
much! and he could do and say such marvellous things! and withal, he was so deep and wise!
Tom's remarks, and Tom's performances, were reported by the boys to their elders; and these,
also, presently began to discuss Tom Canty, and to regard him as a most gifted and extraordinary
creature. Full-grown people brought their perplexities to Tom for solution, and were often
astonished at the wit and wisdom of his decisions. In fact he was become a hero to all who knew
him except his own family—these, only, saw nothing in him.

Privately, after a while, Tom organised a royal court! He was the prince; his special comrades
were guards, chamberlains, equerries, lords and ladies in waiting, and the royal family. Daily the
mock prince was received with elaborate ceremonials borrowed by Tom from his romantic
readings; daily the great affairs of the mimic kingdom were discussed in the royal council,and
daily his mimic highness issued decrees to his imaginary armies, navies, and viceroyalties.

After which, he would go forth in his rags and beg a few farthings, eat his poor crust, take his
customary cuffs and abuse, and then stretch himself upon his handful of foul straw, and resume
his empty grandeurs in his dreams.

(from The Prince and The Pauper by Mark Twain)

Answer 2

What can you infer about Tom from the passage?



He enjoyed a life of royalty of his own creation.



He aspired to become a great scholar.



He wanted to be an actor.



He wanted to earn his family’s respect.

Answer 3

Hmmmm...

Answer 4

Let me read it and ill be able to help you with it
And the other questions your bound to have

Answer 5

I believe it's the first one. He made his OWN royal court. he made his royalty real

Answer 6

Oh i so wanted to read this lol!
I actually did part of it as a play in my class.
Anyway yes its definitely the first one

Answer 7

thank you both

Answer 8

Welcome
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Answer 9

Have*

Answer 10

yes