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Johnny Tremain
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Literature
8th Grade
12/14/2011

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In what town does the story take place?
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Boston
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Why does Mr. Lapham like Johnny the best (out of his three apprentices)?
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He is the smartest
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Which Lapham daughter looked like an angel?
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Isannah
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Which daughter of Ms. Lapham's was Johnny to marry?
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Culla
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How did Mr. Lapham select Bible passages for the boys to read?
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He based it on each boy's downfall or sin.
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How could Cilla tell when Johnny was angry?
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His ears turned red.
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When Johnny became a master smith, how will he sign his work?
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JLT
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Who came to order a piece from th Lapham's?
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John Hancock
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Why was Mr. Lapham not a good businessman?
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He never got work done on time.
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How does Johnny treat Jehu?
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snobbishly
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Why does Ms. Lapham say Isannah "isn't worth raising?
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Isannah is unhealthy
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What can you interpret from Johnny's "tale" about Ms. Lyte's maid sweeping up Ruby's and gold dust?
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The family is very wealthy
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What secret does Johnny share with Cilla
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He is a member of the Lyte family
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What is the "crest" or symbol representing the Lyte family?
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a rising eye
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What is Sabbath breaking?
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working on Sunday
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What is the one reason that Johnny should tell Mr. Lyte about his cup?
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when God has turned his face from him.
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Which factors cause Johnny's accident?
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a slippery floor and a cracked crucible
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Why doesn't Ms. Lapham call a Dr. for Johnny after his injury?
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she is afraid of getting in trouble
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Johnny Tremain
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apprentice; prideful; can read;smart
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Dove
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fat; stupid; jealous
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Dusty
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youngest apprentice; follower
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Isannah
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beautiful; angelic
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Ms. Lapham
Definition
uneducated; hypocrite
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Mr. Lapham
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elderly; Christian; Master
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Rab
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loyal friend; dark eyes/hair
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"Rabbit"
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the Lorne family's baby
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Merchant Lyte
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rish; elderly; evil
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Lavinia Lyte
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beautiful; thin; shallow; stylish
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Cilla
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hides food for Hohnny in her jacket
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Mr. Tweedie
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silversmith; weak; annoying
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Dorcas
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prissy; elegant; overweight
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Madge
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18; overweight
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How does Johnny find out that Dove caused his accident on purpose?
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Mr. Lapham tells him
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What is the Observer?
Definition
newspaper
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What work does Rab offer Johnny?
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delivering papers
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Where does Johnny receive an informal interview?
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John Hancock's office
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Why does John Hancock have Jehu give Johnny money?
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He feels sorry that his future is ruined.
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How would you describe the way Johnny spent his money?
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Irresponsibly
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What is the Afric Queen?
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a restaurant
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What is the first thing Johnny is accused of stealing?
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shoes
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Where does Johnny go to cry?
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his mother's grave
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What is ironic about Merchant Lyte's invitation to Johnny to cime to his house for a party?
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it's a trap
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What symbol is on Rab's necklace?
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"Tree of Liberty"
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Who tells the truth during the trial?
Definition
Cilla
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What does Merchant Lyte do at the Lapham home prior to the trial?
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Bribe the family
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What was wrong with Goblin?
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He had been abused and was fearful
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What does Johnny forget about while he's at the dance?
Definition
his hand
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What was the "countersign"?
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Me Know You
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What was Dove doing on the ship?
Definition
stealing tea
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What does Admiral Motague mean when he says "You've got to pay the fiddlers?
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You will be punished for your actions
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Why were Sam Adams, John Hancock, Dr. Warren, and James Otis so worried?
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They would be the first to die
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Who did Dorcas marry?
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Frizel, junior
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How did Rab upset Johnny?
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By taking Cilla home
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Old Mr. Lapham
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died in the spring
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Mrs. Lapham
Definition
always provided for the family; wanted Madge to marry Tweedie
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Cilla
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worked for Lavinia Lyte; Johnny's best friend
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Isannah
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lived with Lavinia Lyte; no longer tags along with Cilla
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Johnny
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receives a surgical procedure
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Rab
Definition
dies as a soldier
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What made Johnny hate Miss Lavinia?
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Her mean treatment of Cilla.
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What does Lavinia rename or nickname Isannah?
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Izzy
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What does Johnny tell Cilla to do about Lavinia Lyte?
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Move out
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How does Johnny nake Isannah cry?
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slapping her
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Infer: How does Lavinia vew Isannah?
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as a possession
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What does Johnny find in Mr. Lyte's bedroom?
Definition
Proof of his family relationship to them.
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Who did Madge marry?
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Sergeant Gale
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Who ends up married to Mr. Tweedie?
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Mrs. Lapham
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What did the following men have to give up (according to James Otis)?
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John Hancock, property; Paul Revere, silver craft; Doctor Warren, young family; Sam Adams, law practice
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What does Mr. Otis mean when he says "That a man can stand up"?
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People can think for themselves
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What were the "red ants"?
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British soldiers
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Why is it said that Johnny was "a boy in times of peace and a man in times of war"?
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he is there to help in times of great need
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Why is "strutting' so important to the small men?
Definition
makes them feel better or lifts their spirits
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Where were the British to be buried?
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In a lot set aside for slaves
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What does Dr. Warren mean when he says, "Play a man's part"?
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Don't cry; be strong
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Cherubic
Definition
angelic
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Suitor
Definition
a man trying to date or court a woman
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Pompous
Definition
arrogant
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Kin
Definition
relative
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Enigmatical
Definition
puzzling
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Imps
Definition
mischevious children
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Formidable
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Respectable
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Intricate
Definition
detailed
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Wrathfully
Definition
angrily
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Pious
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Christian; devout; devoted
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Hypocrite
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a person who does things that they preach against
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Barter
Definition
trade
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Barracks
Definition
place where soldiers live
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Lucid
Definition
clear & easy to understand
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