3. What does the purchaser do with the site?
(a) Converts it to an iron foundry.
(b) Sells it again at profit.
(c) Donates it to the nation.
(d) Renovates it for a restaurant.

4. What major military campaign is approaching?
(a) Vicksburg.
(b) The Allied invasion of France.
(c) The Norman Invasion.
(d) The Sack of Istanbul.

5. What is the occupation of Obidiah?
(a) Mason.
(b) Minister.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Porteus married?

2. What historic event prevents Napoleon from attempting to invade England?

3. What religion is Edward Shockley's wife?

4. In what year does "The Rose" open?

5. What occupation does Jane Shockley want to pursue?

Short Essay Questions

1. What other community services does Jane contribute to while she is earning her nursing credentials?

2. How does Ralph lose his position at the school?

3. What sort of political trouble is brewing at the opening of the chapter?

4. Why does Adam believe that the American rebels will ultimately prevail against the British?

5. What enables Jane, unlike many women of the time, to avoid marriage and work toward her goals?

6. Despite participating in wars in other parts of the world, why is the time period covered in the chapter "The Calm" considered a time of peace for most English people?

7. What path does Adam take to become a soldier?

8. How do many English people feel about the American soldiers?

9. What is the most noticeable event happening in "The Encampment"?

10. Despite success in their business deal, what sort of scandal erupts from Edward bringing Fleming to England?

(see the answer keys)

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