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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. What item does Hancock order from the silversmith?
(a) Sugar bowl.
(b) Teaspoons.
(c) Chafing dish.
(d) Platter.

2. What was Rab's job at the newspaper?
(a) Cutter.
(b) Devil.
(c) Jogger.
(d) Apprentice.

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

4. What was Johnny's mother's occupation?
(a) Cook.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Seamstress.
(d) Innkeeper.

5. What item does Johnny make for John Hancock?
(a) A wax angel.
(b) A silver spoon.
(c) New horsehoes.
(d) A silver cup.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who offers to hire Johnny away from Mr. Lapham?

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

4. What is the name of the missing pig?

5. To whom does Johnny go to for advice about his silversmithing problems?

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