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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who alerts Johnny and Rab to the approach of the British ships?

2. Who is not involved in the Tea Party?

3. Who are the Observers disguised as when they board the English ships?

4. Which of these traits does NOT describe Johnny when he was looking for a job?

5. What is the name of the governor?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Rab warn Johnny about Mr. Lyte? How does Johnny respond?

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

4. What is meant by taxation without representation?

5. How are the Lapham daughters described in Chapter 1? Who is Johnny most attracted to and why?

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

7. How is Johnny’s employment for the Lornes described? Is Johnny happy working for the Lornes?

8. How does Mr. Lyte respond to Johnny’s visit and his story?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the relationship between Johnny and Rab.

1) Did Johnny and Rab’s ages play a significant role in their relationship?

2) Was there any rivalry between the two characters?

3) Would Rab have risked himself to grant Johnny's last wish? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Many of the Colonists left behind their daily jobs as farmers, silversmiths, and merchants to help the cause.

1) Which person or group made the biggest sacrifice? Explain.

2) How might things have turned out differently if the farmers had been unable to help the Minute Men?

3) What might have happened to a Minute Man's home or business if he were caught?

Essay Topic 3

Consider Johnny's relationship with Cilla. What might happen during the course of the war? Five years after? Ten years after? What are clues and symbols that indicate this future?

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