Girl. Fighter. Hero

In which year does this play take place?

• 1777
• 1812
• 1860
• 1919

In Scene 2, Sybil and her siblings light candles and walk in front of the windows because they want to...

• have more light inside the house.
• trick the British officers into thinking many men are in  the house.
• warn Sybil's father that Mr. Prosser is looking for him.
• alert the militia that the British are on their way to Danbury.

Which character trait best describes Sybil?

• determined
• studious
• gentle
• clumsy

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does trudge mean in the line "Sybil and Star trudge down the road"?

• tiptoe
• gallop
• drag themselves
• dance

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

When George Washington meets Sybil, you can infer he feels _________.

• impressed
• courageous
• annoyed
• disappointed

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following is NOT an outcome of Sybil's famous ride?

• The militia forced the British out of the area.
• The militia were able to keep citizens safe.
• Sybil proved that women were able to fight for freedom.
• General George Washington allowed Sybil to join the army.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

In Scene 3, the messenger says, "I've ridden 20 miles, and I am utterly spent." As used in this sentence, what does spent mean?

• out of money
• out of time
• terrified
• drained of energy

Why does Colonel Ludington agree to let Sybil muster the militia?

• He is following orders from General George Washington.
• He believes women should be allowed to fight with the militia.
• He has confidence in Sybil's abilities.
• He doesn't realize how far Sybil will have to ride.

The adjectives brave, selfless, and patriotic can be used to describe Sybil Ludington.

• True
• False

What was the name of the horse that Sybil owned?

• Hiya!
• Sunshine
• Trouble
• Star