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The Prince and the Pauper
The Prince and the Pauper

Chapter IV · Chapter 04

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CHAPTER IV.

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CHAPTER IV.
The Prince’s troubles begin.
After hours of persistent pursuit and persecution, the little prince was
at last deserted by the rabble and left to himself.
As long as he had
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The Prince and the Pauper

Chapter IV · Chapter 04

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CHAPTER IV.
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The Prince’s troubles begin.
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After hours of persistent pursuit and persecution, the little prince was
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at last deserted by the rabble and left to himself.
Line 5
As long as he had
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After

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and

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As

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at

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begin

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by

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CHAPTER

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deserted

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had

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he

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himself

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hours

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IV

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From this reading CHAPTER IV.

last

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left

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little

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long

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of

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persecution

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persistent

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prince

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Prince's

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pursuit

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rabble

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The

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to

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troubles

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was

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Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 04?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "CHAPTER IV....", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: CHAPTER IV.
Narrator: The prince spurned the nearest boy with his