Midnight Rider | Prologue and Chapter 1

How did Hannah’s parents die?

• They died from smallpox.

• They were in a horrible carriage accident.

What is Hannah’s horse’s name?

• Freedom

• Promise

Who is taking care of Hannah?

• Her aunt

• Her grandmother

How did Hannah show the boy that Promise was her horse?

• When Hannah called his name, he ignored the boy and ran to her.

• Hannah showed the boy where her initials were branded onto the horse’s side.

How did Hannah get the name for her horse?

• Because her father said, “I promised you a horse of your own,” when he gave her the horse.

• Because her father said, “I promise you will never feel alone,” when he gave her the horse.

Why did Aunt Phoebe tell Hannah she couldn’t talk to the neighbors or trespass on their land?

• So Hannah wouldn’t become friends with the strange boy.

• So Hannah wouldn’t find out who she sold Promise to and for how much.

Why did Will want to go to Boston?

• He wants to help the cause of freedom.

• He wants to become a blacksmith’s apprentice.

How did Aunt Phoebe react when she saw Hannah with Will?

• She called Hannah ungrateful because she was showing her bare legs while riding Promise.

• She kindly explained why she had to sell Promise to Will and his family.

What is a Whig?

• Someone who wants America to stay loyal to King George in England.

• Someone who wants America to be free from England.

What is a Tory?

• Someone who wants America to stay loyal to King George in England.

• Someone who wants America to be free from England.