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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is responsible for Johnny's accident?

2. Why does Johnny have to finish the project in secret in Chapter 2?

3. How are Mr. Lorne and Rab related?

4. What creature is Isannah compared to by Johnny?

5. To whom is Johnny related?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Johnny find when he goes to the meeting at the Old South Church in Chapter 6?

2. For how long has Johnny apprenticed with Mr. Lapham? How long is his apprenticeship set to last and what will happen after it ends?

3. What excuse does Dove give to Mrs. Lapham for handing Johnny the cracked crucible? How does Johnny respond?

4. What are Mrs. Lapham's responsibilities? How many children does she have and what concerns her about her children?

5. What is Mrs. Lapham's motivation for taking on Mr. Tweedie? Where is Mr. Tweetie from and what does he do for a living?

6. Why is the silver cup important to Lyte?

7. How does Rab manage to get Cilla to come to the Afric Queen in Chapter 5?

8. What presents does Johnny give to Cilla and Isannah in Chapter 3? Why does he get these gifts for them?

9. Why does Johnny criticize Dove's work? How does Dove respond to Johnny’s criticism?

10. Why is Mr. Lapham reluctant to allow Johnny to finish the piece for John Hancock?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Johnny and Dove are characters that are generally in conflict. Compare and contrast their personalities, including likes and dislikes as well as their behavior toward their work and other people. Who is the more likable character? Who would you choose to be your friend? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Explain Mr. Tweedie's importance to the Lapham family and their business. How did the relationship affect the Lapham girls? How did it affect Mrs. Lapham? How would you describe the relationships within the family and business?

Essay Topic 3

Johnny almost gave away his identity by helping the injured Lieutenant Stranger. Explore the pros and cons of Johnny's feelings and actions regarding their friendship. What are Johnny’s actions, objectives, and obstacles in this situation?

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