Divided Loyalists Act 1, Scene 1 and 2 Reading Quiz

The Barton Family is divided due to their perspectives on the American Revolution.

• True

• False

William is a loyalist.

• True

• False

Why does Mary want to pay the taxes?

• She wants to make money.

• She believes it will pay for the soldiers and their protection.

• She does not want to pay taxes.

• She does not have British tea.

What job does Robert have?

• sailor

• solider

• governor

• merchant

Mrs. Smith does not buy goods from Mr. Barton because...

• she does not like the potatoes the family has.

• she does not want to support the Loyalists like Mr. Barton.

• she did not have enough money.

• he denies services to her being a Patriot.

Mr. Barton is feeling _____ when Mrs. Smith leaves.

• excited

• mellow

• disappointed

• exhausted

Abigail thinks that the store should

• welcome the local farmers goods to be sold in the store instead of British goods.

• dump out all the British tea into the harbor.

• close the store forever and they should move.

• be given to William to run.

According to Ben, the British wore what color coat/jacket?

• red

• blue

At the end of Act 1 Scene 2, an angry _______ was heading towards the Barton's store.

• herd of horses

• Native Americans

• British soldiers

• mob

The Bartons live where?

• New York City, New York

• Columbus, Ohio

• Burlington, New Jersey

• Boston, Massachusetts