Act I Scene 2-3

How has Burlington, New Jersey changed over the course of six months?

• Local businesses are rebelling against the Loyalists and refusing to service them.

• Loyalists are taking over the colonists and fighting with the Patriots

• The colony is finding peace with similar beliefs

Which of the following best describes Robert in Act 1, Scene 2?

• Concerned for his children

• Stubborn and refusing to change his opinion

• Compassionate since he is serving people regardless of the side they choose

For what reason is the army of people most likely approaching the Barton's store?

• To steal goods from them

• To confront the Bartons for being loyal to the crown

• To take away the crops that Robert is selling at his store

What does the author mean he states, "Those who refuse to take the oath could be tarred and feathered."

• People that did not support the Loyalist's movement had not tar poured over them and were coated in feathers. This often killed people and embarrassed them.

• People that did not support the Patriot's movement had hot tar poured over them and were coated in feathers. This often killed people and embarrasesed them.

• Many people were refusing to support the King of England because he was treating the colonists very pourly.

What does unruly mob mean as it is used on page 21?

• A group of towns people

• A group of disorderly people

• A bunch of people that believe the same thing

How does William feel about the men at Robert's shop?

• He agrees with the men and how they are acting

• He wants them to leave his father alone

• He thinks that the Patriots are behaving with class

What does the word quarrel mean as it was used on page 22?

• hurting

• arguing

• convincing

What does Crowd Member 5 mean when he states, "Your days in Burlington are numbered"?

• The Loyalists are winning Burlington back

• They will force him and other Loyalists out of town

• They will convince him to change

What word best describes William in Act 1 Scence 3?

• Frustrated

• Cowardly

• Fearless

Why does William most likely defend his father, even though he agrees with the Patriots?

• He was considering switching who he supported

• He did not agree with how the mob was treating his family

• He did not understand what the mob was shouting about