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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which church does Mr. Lapham belong?
(a) Cockerel Church.
(b) North Church.
(c) Society of Friends.
(d) Christ Church.

2. Who alerts Johnny and Rab to the approach of the British ships?
(a) Paul Revere.
(b) Sam Adams.
(c) John Hancock.
(d) Josiah Quincy.

3. Which is NOT one of the ships sent to Boston with tea?
(a) Kingfish.
(b) Eleanor.
(c) Dartmouth.
(d) Beaver.

4. What does Johnny use to create models for the silver work?
(a) Clay.
(b) Beeswax.
(c) Tin.
(d) Silver scraps.

5. Which one of these characters is NOT a doctor involved in the cause?
(a) Warren.
(b) Gale.
(c) Cooper.
(d) Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prevents Johnny from taking a job?

2. Who does Johnny confide in about his most prized possession?

3. Who takes care of Johnny's injured hand?

4. Who is the youngest Lapham daughter?

5. Who is the new partner of the silversmith shop?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the silver cup important to Lyte?

2. What allows Johnny to overcome his fear of Goblin?

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

4. What does Johnny discover about the attic where he lives with Rab in Chapter 5? Why is this significant?

5. How is Johnny’s employment for the Lornes described? Is Johnny happy working for the Lornes?

6. What are John Hancock’s impressions of Johnny? Why does he not hire Johnny?

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

8. What does Dove do to undermine Johnny’s success in Chapter 2?

9. How is the political atmosphere of the fall of 1773 described in Chapter 6?

10. How does Mr. Lyte respond to Johnny’s visit and his story?

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