Martha Washington's Spy Final Drama Review

What can the reader conclude about Martha’s approach to talking to Betsy from their dialogue?

• It causes George Washington to change the way he speaks to others. 

• It allows Martha to show Betsy that her presence at the camp is unnecessary.

• It allows Betsy to keep her motive hidden from George Washington.  

• It causes Betsy to feel comfortable sharing her reason for being near the camp. 

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In line 40, the word dubiously most likely means 

• Distrustfully

• Certainly

• Problematically

• Confidently

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Which line from the play suggests that Betsy might be hiding a secret? 

• “I am not a spy sir” 

• “I -I can’t say”

• “Thank you with all my heart”

• “You see sir, I have been worried about my wife. She hasn’t been well and then there is the baby to care for.”

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Silas’ reaction to Betsy in lines 4 and 6 show his-

• curiosity to understand Betsy’s story

• shock upon Betsy’s arrival 

• disbelief that Betsy has traveled the far distance 

• appreciation for Betsy’s bravery

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Read the line from the play. 

SILAS: My meaning should be clear. Here you are, creeping about the camp on a night as cold as King George’s heart, and dressed as a man, too! It’s as plain as a dish of beans that you’re bent on mischief.

Why does the playwright include this line from the play?

• to suggest that Betsy is dressed like a common farmer

• to show how Betsy appears to be weary and hungry from her journey

• to suggest that Betsy is obviously doing something suspicious

• to explain how Betsy’s presence is insignificant

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What can the reader conclude based on how the play ends? 

• Betsy will now be safe from danger

• Betsy and Sam’s relationship will become stronger

• Sam will face consequences from the army

• Sam will return home to help Betsy with the baby

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 What is the central conflict of this selection? 

• Betsy is disguising herself to take her husband’s place in the army 

• Betsy is keeping his secret that others are trying to reveal 

• Betsy is lying to her husband and her family 

• Betsy is sick and unable to care for her home and baby

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 The reader can infer from the play that Betsy is 

• careless

• untrustworthy

• tedious

• loyal

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How does the historical time period affect the plot? 

• By making Sam regret what he wrote to Betsy in a letter 

• By forcing Silas to ask for helping in dealing with a problem 

• By leading Martha to need to speak to George away from others

• By causing to have to travel in order to communicate with Sam 

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CCSS.RL.8.9

 What is the central message of this play? 

• Sometimes it is difficult to correct a mistake 

• It is important to rely on others to help

• Understanding a situation may take time and patience 

• Ignoring advice from others can have harsh consequences

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