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

2. What does Rab give to Johnny before he dies?
(a) His wallet.
(b) Sons of Liberty medal.
(c) Key to the print shop.
(d) Musket.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which item is not used to make gunpowder?

2. Who is determined to warn the Minute Men?

3. What was the key word that could be used to make Goblin jump?

4. On whose home are the Sons of Liberty preparing to cause trouble?

5. What does Gage call training for the troops?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Johnny's relationship with Rab affect Johnny's part in the revolution?

2. How are the actions of the British referred to as tyrannical in Chapter 7?

3. Why do the Colonists choose to hang lanterns in the North Church tower? What are the lanterns used for?

4. What exchange does Johnny make with Pumpkin in Chapter 9?

5. How is the Battle of Lexington described? Where do the troops go after this battle?

6. What happens when Rab sets up a meeting to buy a musket in Chapter 8?

7. How are General Gage’s actions described in Chapter 7?

8. Why would it be helpful to know where the British troops are going?

9. What does the apple given to Johnny symbolize in Chapter 8?

10. What does Doctor Warren tell Johnny about his hand in the end of the novel?

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