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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 are the only civilians allowed near the ferry slip in North Boston?

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

3. Where is Dr. Warren shot?

4. Who commandeers Goblin?

5. What does Rab give to Johnny before he dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Johnny change his appearance in Chapter 12? Why?

2. Why isn't Johnny punished for treason for helping the British?

3. How does Johnny help the spies gain information from the British in Chapter 9?

4. What does Johnny learn from the tavern-keeper in Chapter 12?

5. Who has married in Chapter 8? How are these relationships described?

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

7. What is the fiddler’s bill and what does it mean for the people of Boston?

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

9. How do the British attempt to find information regarding the Observers?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Johnny's youth impacted many of his actions. If Johnny had been older do you think he would have agreed to be a double agent? Would he have been so eager to help the Observers? Would he have fled Boston like some other citizens?

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the war may have changed if Paul Revere hadn't reached Charlestown in time. Would the British have been able to take advantage of the unpreparedness of the Minute Men? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Johnny and Dove are characters that are generally in conflict. Compare and contrast their personalities, including likes and dislikes as well as their behavior toward their work and other people. Who is the more likable character? Who would you choose to be your friend? Why?

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