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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the only civilians allowed near the ferry slip in North Boston?
(a) Clergy.
(b) Midwifes.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Town leaders.

2. How are Lavinia Lyte and Johnny's mother related?
(a) Aunt and niece.
(b) Cousins.
(c) They are not related.
(d) Half-sisters.

3. What inspired the Observers to institute a spy system?
(a) To attempt to rob couriers.
(b) Several horses go missing.
(c) A surprise attack at Breed's Hill.
(d) The Redcoats stole their ammunition.

4. Who does Johnny say should not be treated like cordwood?
(a) Redcoats.
(b) Grooms.
(c) Privates.
(d) Children.

5. Which group will NOT be empowered by the colonists' freedom?
(a) Russian serfs.
(b) French Peasants.
(c) Indians.
(d) Colonists.

6. The spy system is comprised of thirty men in what type of trade?
(a) Livery attendants.
(b) Tavern owners.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Master craftsmen.

7. Who is executed for desertion?
(a) Sergeant Gale.
(b) Pumpkin.
(c) Rab.
(d) Captain Smith.

8. With whom does Madge fall in love?
(a) Captain Smith.
(b) Sergeant Gale.
(c) Johnny.
(d) Mr. Tweedie.

9. What disguise does Johnny use to gain information?
(a) Whig.
(b) Stable hand.
(c) Farmer.
(d) British private.

10. What is the Fiddler's Bill?
(a) Legislation to promote representation in Parliament.
(b) Bill created by King George for damage done to the ships.
(c) The bill incurred from hiring the marching band.
(d) The invoice for the tea.

11. On whose home are the Sons of Liberty preparing to cause trouble?
(a) Adams's.
(b) Lytes's.
(c) Reveres's.
(d) Laphams's.

12. Johnny is angered by whose skimpy costume in Chapter 7?
(a) Bessie's.
(b) Cilla's.
(c) Isannah's.
(d) Madge's.

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

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

15. Where do the spies meet in secret?
(a) Boston Observer.
(b) The Green Dragon.
(c) King's Coffee House.
(d) Bunch of Grapes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the British decide to go?

2. Where does Johnny go to search for Dr. Warren and Rab?

3. Who made smocks for Johnny?

4. Who helps Johnny escape from being flogged?

5. Where does Johnny go to watch the ships coming into the harbor?

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