Sleds on Boston Common

Why were things difficult for people in Boston during December 1774?

• The children could not go to school.

• King George had come for a visit with the British soldiers.

• The weather was stormy and cold.

• Boston Harbor was closed and the people were losing money.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.3

King George sent troops to Boston to

• make sure people in Boston followed the laws.

• help workers at Boston docks load ships.

• teach the people of Boston how to be soldiers.

• take over the Boston Common area.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.3

The children could not go sledding on Boston Common because

• they forgot their sleds.

• they had to attend school.

• the British soldiers had taken over the area.

• their fathers told them they could not go.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

Henry believes that Boston Common is owned by

• King George.

• children with sleds.

• the Sons of Liberty.

• all the people of Boston.

Why do the soldiers glare at Henry when he speaks to General Gage?

• They don't want to move their tents and other equipment.

• They do not like children and want them to leave.

• They don't think it is respectful for a child to talk to general.

• They do not want the boys to be able to have any fun.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Henry believes General Gage is a "good man" because the general

• has children the same age as him.

• takes the time to listen to him.

• leaves Boston and takes the soldiers away.

• lives in the biggest house in Boston.

Read this sentence from the story: King George wanted to punish those in Boston who spoke against his laws that were made across the sea: patriots like Sam Adams and John Hancock and other town leaders. Which words in the sentence help the reader know what patriots means?

• King George

• those in Boston

• spoke against his laws

• other town leaders

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Read this sentence from the story: One thing His Majesty King George couldn't stop was the winter snow in the colony of Massachusetts. Which word is in the same word family as colony?

• call

• cold

• colonize

• column

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.5.5C

Read this sentence from the story: He leaned down to inspect the other sleds. The word inspect means

• look at

• build

• try out

• move

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

What kind of person is Henry? Choose all that apply.

• nervous

• patriot

• quiet

• spunky