1.   Why did Jemmy think that Cutwater and Billy weren't as clever as the songs said they were?
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2. Why did the outlaws want the prince to write a note to the kind?
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3. Why did the prince refuse to write the message?
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4. What did Jemmy suggest as a fair price to ask the king for in the ransom note?
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5. Why did he ask for this amount instead of treasure that could be carried on a shoulder?
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6. The main idea of Chapter 7 was:
   1. Jemmy convinces the outlaws that he is the real prince.
   2. Cutwater and Billy were not very smart or clever.
   3. Prince Brat was hungry and wanted to eat veal pie.
7. The main idea of Chapter 8 was:
   1. Prince Brat is angry at Jemmy for assuming his identity.
   2. Prince Brat remained hungry while Cutwater ate the pheasant.
   3. Jemmy writes the ransom note to the king asking for a wagonload of gold and jewels.

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