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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. Where does Johnny go to watch the ships coming into the harbor?

2. The spy system is comprised of thirty men in what type of trade?

3. Who commandeers Goblin?

4. What is the name of the cook at the Lyte house?

5. Who are the only civilians allowed near the ferry slip in North Boston?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the Battle of Lexington described? Where do the troops go after this battle?

2. How are General Gage’s actions described in Chapter 7?

3. Why does Pumpkin want to desert the British military? How does he attempt to do so?

4. What is the fiddler’s bill and what does it mean for the people of Boston?

5. How do the British attempt to find information regarding the Observers?

6. Why isn't Johnny punished for treason for helping the British?

7. What does Johnny learn from the tavern-keeper in Chapter 12?

8. What does Doctor Warren tell Johnny to say to Billy Dawes in Chapter 10? Why?

9. Why would it be helpful to know where the British troops are going?

10. What does Johnny find at the Lytes’ home in Chapter 11?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Mrs. Lapham may have felt when Isannah chose to go with Lavinia Lyte. Do you think she was happy? Do you think she felt betrayed? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Early on, Dove would have been receptive to becoming Johnny's friend. Even though the two boys suffered through animosity and distrust, explain how they could become friends and what benefits their friendship could bring to each. What prevents their friendship in the narrative and could this have been avoided?

Essay Topic 3

The Boston Tea Party was a major event in the destruction of the relationship between the English and Americans. What would have happened if the ships were never attacked? Would King George have ever agreed to equal representation or fair taxes? Explain.

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