Liberty Kids E. 16

Who was appointed to meet with Admiral Howe for peace discussions?

• King George III

• Captain Nathan Hale

• General George Washington

• Mr. John Adams, Mr. Edward Rutledge, and Dr. Benjamin Franklin

What was Nathan Hale's profession before he became a spy?

• A journalist

• A school teacher

• A British soldier

• A ship captain

What was Nathan Hale's mission?

• To negotiate peace with Britain

• To join the British Navy

• To become a general in the Continental Army

• To gain intelligence on British forces in New York

What did Nathan Hale say he regretted?

• Having but one life to lose for his country

• Not joining the British Navy

• Not convincing Admiral Howe

• Not being a better teacher

What was the outcome of the meeting with Admiral Howe?

• A declaration of independence

• A successful peace treaty

• A battle at sea

• An offer of full pardon for allegiance to Britain

What did Nathan Hale disguise himself as during his spying mission?

• A merchant

• A school teacher

• A journalist

• A British soldier

What was Nathan Hale's fate?

• He became a general

• He was pardoned by the king

• He escaped back to America

• He was hanged for spying

Who did Nathan Hale work for?

• Dr. Benjamin Franklin

• General George Washington

• King George III

• Admiral Howe

What did Nathan Hale believe about service to the cause of freedom?

• It was only for soldiers

• It was dishonorable

• It becomes honorable by being necessary

• It should be avoided

What did Nathan Hale request before his execution?

• To see a clergyman and a Bible

• To send a letter to his family

• To have one last meal

• To be shot instead of hanged