Lyddie Review Chapters 1-8

Front

What is the setting of Mrs. Bedlow's boarding house as described in Lyddie?

Back

The boarding house is described as noisy and busy.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What assistance does the Stevens family NOT provide to Lyddie and Charlie?

Back

Mr. Stevens gives them a horse and a pig.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Which quote illustrates Lyddie's reluctance to be 'beholden'?

Back

'Luke Stevens tied the horse and cow to the back of the wagon and then came around to give Lyddie a hand up, but she pretended not to see. She couldn’t have the man thinking she was a child or a helpless female.' (15)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What character trait does Lyddie share with the frog in the butter churn story?

Back

Determined.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does Lyddie's encounter with Ezekial, a runaway slave, impact her character development?

Back

Lyddie sees the parallel in her own quest for freedom and Ezekial's.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does the term 'beholden' mean in the context of Lyddie's character?

Back

To be beholden means to be under obligation to someone, which Lyddie is reluctant to be.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does Lyddie's determination manifest in her actions throughout the first eight chapters?

Back

Lyddie's determination is shown through her hard work, refusal to accept help that makes her feel weak, and her pursuit of independence.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of the frog story told by Triphena in relation to Lyddie's journey?

Back

The frog's struggle to rise to the top symbolizes Lyddie's own struggles and determination to overcome obstacles.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

In what ways does Lyddie's relationship with her family influence her character?

Back

Lyddie's relationship with her family, particularly her responsibility towards Charlie, shapes her sense of duty and independence.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What themes are prevalent in the first eight chapters of Lyddie?

Back

Themes of independence, determination, and the quest for freedom are prevalent.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2