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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. Who is the last of Colonel Smith's men to return?
(a) Captain Smith.
(b) Sergeant Gale.
(c) Lieutenant Stranger.
(d) Major Pitcairn.

2. Who makes the speech at the last Observers meeting?
(a) John Hancock.
(b) Sam Adams.
(c) James Otis.
(d) Patrick Henry.

3. Who discovers that Dr. Warren and Rab have been injured?
(a) Uncle Lorne.
(b) Lavinia Lyte.
(c) Cilla.
(d) Johnny.

4. What does Gage call training for the troops?
(a) Combat class.
(b) New evolutions.
(c) Infantry school.
(d) Warfare preparation.

5. What is the name of the British groom?
(a) Reginald.
(b) Edward.
(c) Pumpkin.
(d) Cappy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the British Soldiers attempt to arrest?

2. Who is a member of the Provincial Congress?

3. To which division of the British Army does Lieutenant Stranger belong?

4. Who is supposed to send reinforcements to the British?

5. Who serves as Colonel Smith's groom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Johnny go to the Lytes’ home in Chapter 11? Does he achieve his objective there?

2. How are the actions of the British referred to as tyrannical in Chapter 7?

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

4. How does Johnny's relationship with Rab affect Johnny's part in the revolution?

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

6. What happens when Rab sets up a meeting to buy a musket in Chapter 8?

7. Why do the Colonists choose to hang lanterns in the North Church tower? What are the lanterns used for?

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

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

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

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