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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Johnny's punishment for stealing the silver cup?
(a) Johnny had to pay a fine.
(b) Nothing, he was acquitted.
(c) Three days in the stocks.
(d) Indentured servitude to Merchant Lyte.

2. On which street does Sam Adams live?
(a) Beacon Street.
(b) Salt Lane.
(c) Purchase Street.
(d) Governor's Row.

3. For what job did Johnny refuse to apply?
(a) Cooper.
(b) Stable hand.
(c) Soapboiler.
(d) Clockmaker.

4. Who alerts Johnny and Rab to the approach of the British ships?
(a) John Hancock.
(b) Sam Adams.
(c) Paul Revere.
(d) Josiah Quincy.

5. What was the name of the judge at Johnny's trial?
(a) Sir Malcolm Peachtree.
(b) John Adams.
(c) Justice Dana.
(d) Judge Ambercrombie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What's the name of Jonathon Lyte's daughter?

2. From what part of England did Jonathon Lyte's family come?

3. What is the name of the street where Paul Revere has his shop?

4. What event is prompted by the arrival of British ships in the harbor?

5. What is the name of the area where most of the shops are located?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Johnny find when he goes to the meeting at the Old South Church in Chapter 6?

2. Why does Mr. Lapham tell Johnny to find a new job? How does this impact Johnny?

3. For how long has Johnny apprenticed with Mr. Lapham? How long is his apprenticeship set to last and what will happen after it ends?

4. What does Dove do to undermine Johnny’s success in Chapter 2?

5. Why is Cilla’s testimony important to Johnny's case?

6. Why is Mr. Lapham reluctant to allow Johnny to finish the piece for John Hancock?

7. In the story, what is the main difference between the Whigs and the Tories?

8. What is Mrs. Lapham's motivation for taking on Mr. Tweedie? Where is Mr. Tweetie from and what does he do for a living?

9. How does Rab manage to get Cilla to come to the Afric Queen in Chapter 5?

10. What are John Hancock’s impressions of Johnny? Why does he not hire Johnny?

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