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Chapters 10-11 I Survived the AR, 1776

Quiz by Bruce Keizer

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  • Q1
    Where was the British army's headquarters in America during the war?
    Philadelphia
    Concord
    Boston
    Charleston
    120s
  • Q2
    Why did Paul and the militiamen retreat during the Battle of Bunker Hill?
    They ran out of gunpowder.
    They did not retreat, but instead the British retreated.
    They were afraid that they would be taken captive.
    It was clear they lost the battle.
    120s
  • Q3
    What famous letter was sent to King George by the American colonists stating America was no longer part of England?
    Olive Branch
    Constitution
    Treaty of Paris
    Declaration of Independence
    120s
  • Q4
    "So, you'll join us?" What position did Paul suggest Nate join the American army as?
    captain
    camp helper
    soldier
    navigator
    120s
  • Q5
    How old did you have to be in order to be a soldier in the war?
    16 years old
    14 years old
    21 years old
    18 years old
    120s
  • Q6
    "And this ragtag group was about to battle the most powerful army in the world." What does the word 'ragtag' most likely mean in this sentence?
    a group known and recognized by people- famous people
    a group of people that have the highest grade of expertise
    a group of people who are all clueless as to what they need to do
    a group made up of a wide-ranging mix of people that include some skilled and quality people but not all
    120s
  • Q7
    What word would best describe Nate's work at the army camp?
    enjoyable
    hurtful
    difficult
    overwhelming
    120s
  • Q8
    Samuel taught Nate how to load and fire a musket. Why was Nate unable to shoot the musket?
    Nate was too young to legally shoot a gun.
    Nate was terrified of the musket.
    They were worried he would shoot the wrong people.
    Gunpowder was too precious to waste.
    120s
  • Q9
    "Trying to answer that question was like looking for buried treasure without a map." Which type of figurative language is being used here?
    simile
    personification
    metaphor
    alliteration
    120s
  • Q10
    "Now Martin hoped his meager soldier's pay would help him save up to buy freedom for his family." What does the word 'meager' most likely mean in this sentence?
    just the right amount
    a minimal amount- not too much
    a fortune
    a large quantity- plentiful
    120s
  • Q11
    "He was the gruff and unsmiling head of the Connecticut 5th, Paul's army company." Who is the author referring to as 'he' in this sentence?
    Captain Marsh
    Paul
    George Washington
    Uncle Storch
    120s
  • Q12
    Why were the drum songs so important?
    All of the answers
    It told them which way to turn.
    It told them how fast to march.
    It told them when to load their muskets and when to shoot.
    120s

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