Toliver's Secret

Who is the main character of Toliver's Secret?

• Mother
• Grandfather
• King George III
• Ellen Toliver

When is this story set?

• During the Age of Exploration
• Colonial times
• During the start of the Revolutionary War
• modern times

What is the name of Ellen's brother who is in the army?

• Joseph
• Ezra
• Elliot
• Michael

Why didn't Abby want Ellen to deliver the bread?

• She had already lost her husband.
• She didn't think Ellen would fool anyone as a boy.
• She didn't think Ellen was brave enough.
• All of the above.

How would you describe Mrs. Murdock?

• kind and welcoming
• harsh and in-charge
• understanding and helpful
• passive and didn't care Ellen was there

Who is living upstairs in Grandfather's house?

• Ellen's brother
• No one
• 6 British officers
• mice

What happened to Ellen's father?

• He died of old age.
• He died of a terrible disease.
• He is in prison.
• He was killed at the Battle of Brooklyn Heights.

What did Mrs. Shannon do that made Ellen suspicious?

• Ignored Ellen when she arrived.
• Called Ellen a traitor.
• Took the bread out of Ellen's hands.
• Danced with the British soldiers.

What did Mother hide in a loaf of bread?

• A silver snuffbox
• A diamond ring
• money
• a key

Which character caused Ellen the most stress on the trip?

• Mr. Murdock
• Mr. Shannon
• Dow
• Higgins