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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What book of the Bible does Johnny read for Mr. Lapham?
(a) Revelations.
(b) Genesis.
(c) Leviticus.
(d) Ezekiel.

2. 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) Because it's the Sabbath.
(d) The silversmith is taken over by the British.

3. What do the colonists find unfair about Parliament?
(a) Refusal to supply free food.
(b) No representation.
(c) Lack of political support.
(d) Restrictions on publishing their own literature.

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

5. Which of these is not a tavern in Boston?
(a) Bunch of Grapes.
(b) Adams' Ale.
(c) Afric Queen.
(d) King's Coffee House.

6. How does Johnny prove to Merchant Lyte that they are related?
(a) Johnny produces the family Bible.
(b) Lyte sees Johnny's birth certificate.
(c) By showing the silver cup.
(d) Johnny's mother tells Lyte.

7. What is the name of the preacher-turned-politician?
(a) Smithson.
(b) Jones.
(c) Cooper.
(d) Francis.

8. Why do the Observers have to maintain anonymity?
(a) Having their identities known would hurt their businesses.
(b) They could be executed for treason.
(c) They would have to stand trial.
(d) They would be sent back to England.

9. Where did Johnny and Rab sleep?
(a) In the stables.
(b) In a loft above the printing shop.
(c) Outside.
(d) In Lorne's basement.

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

11. What makes Mrs. Lapham change her mind about Cilla going to court?
(a) Rab tricks her.
(b) She realizes Johnny is in danger.
(c) Cilla sneaks out without Mrs. Lapham's permission.
(d) Mr. Tweedie convinces Mrs. Lapham.

12. How many Saturdays per month did Johnny have off from work?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) None.

13. What is Johnny's middle name?
(a) James.
(b) Abner.
(c) Lyte.
(d) Lee.

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

15. What caused Johnny's accident?
(a) Runaway Horse.
(b) A cracked crucible.
(c) Furnace exploded.
(d) Broken hammer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Johnny accused of stealing?

2. What company ships the tea?

3. Why does Johnny leave the Lapham house?

4. On which street does Sam Adams live?

5. What was Johnny's mother's occupation?

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