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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: "An Earth of Brass".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Johnny leave the Lapham house?
(a) Johnny and Mr. Lapham have an argument.
(b) He has to find a new job.
(c) Johnny is caught stealing.
(d) Johnny fights with Mrs. Lapham's daughters.

2. What did Mrs. Lapham use on Johnny's burn?
(a) Butter.
(b) Lemon juice.
(c) Ice.
(d) Bread poultice.

3. Why does Johnny have to finish the project in secret in Chapter 2?
(a) Mr. Lapham falls ill.
(b) Because it's the Sabbath.
(c) British soldiers ban all silver work.
(d) The silversmith is taken over by the British.

4. On which street was the Boston Observer located?
(a) Beacon Street.
(b) Fish Street.
(c) King's Avenue.
(d) Salt Lane.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Mr. and Mrs. Lapham related?

2. What was the name of John Hancock's slave?

3. What is Rab Silsbee's job?

4. What was Rab's job at the newspaper?

5. In which Maine town did Johnny live with his mother?

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