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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Minute Men get their name?
(a) The group consists of clock makers.
(b) The group uses the town clock as a signal.
(c) They have to be ready in a minute.
(d) They have had no more than a minute's training.

2. Which British officer tries to make friends with the people of Boston?
(a) General Gage.
(b) Sergeant Gale.
(c) Lieutenant Stranger.
(d) Captain Smith.

3. Where do the Lytes go when they flee from Boston?
(a) Cambridge.
(b) London.
(c) Middleton.
(d) Townsend.

4. Where does Paul Revere go to receive a sign from the British?
(a) Fort Sumter.
(b) Charlestown.
(c) Independence Hall.
(d) Boston Harbor.

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

6. Who commandeers Goblin?
(a) Captain Smith.
(b) Dove.
(c) Lieutenant Stranger.
(d) Johnny.

7. Who continues to publish the Observer?
(a) Uncle Lorne.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Sam Adams.
(d) Johnathon Lyte.

8. Who organizes the spy system?
(a) Rab.
(b) Mr. Lapham.
(c) Dove.
(d) Paul Revere.

9. Where do Mr. and Mrs. Lorne hide out?
(a) Stable.
(b) Post office.
(c) Carriage house.
(d) Schoolhouse.

10. What punishment is served on the middleman who tries to sell Rab a gun?
(a) Put in jail.
(b) Tried for treason.
(c) Tarred and feathered.
(d) Put into stocks.

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

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

13. Where is the location of the Lytes' country home?
(a) Milton.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Lexington.
(d) Boston.

14. What is the ratio of the British to American soldiers at the first battle?
(a) 10:5.
(b) 10:1.
(c) 100:1.
(d) 1:1.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who pays Johnny to deliver messages?

2. Where do the spies meet in secret?

3. Who is determined to warn the Minute Men?

4. Who serves as Colonel Smith's groom?

5. Who made smocks for Johnny?

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