Understanding Chapter 7: A Historical Journey

What is the material used for the construction of the house?

• Cream-colored stone

• Wood

• Brick

• Metal

How many floors does the house have, including the cellar?

• Three

• Six

• Four

• Five

How long had the Locktons been away in Boston?

• 3 months

• six months

• eight months

• almost a year

What did Becky instruct Isabelle to do every day?

• Sweep the floors

• Peel potatoes

• Fetch water from the tea water pump

• Go to the market

What is Becky's reaction when she learns Isabelle is the new girl?

• Indifferent

• Relieved

• Confused

• Angry

What does Becky warn Isabelle about Bellingham's boy?

• To befriend him

• To learn from him

• To stay away from him

• To ignore him

What is Becky's concern about brewing tea in the Lockton household?

• She would be sold to another family

• It is time-consuming

• It could get her tarred and feathered

• It is expensive

What does Becky say about the political allegiance of the household?

• They are Patriots

• They are Loyalists

• They are Neutral

• They are Rebels

What was Ruth's chore while Isabel helped Becky?

• Cleaning the privy

• Weeding the garden

• Peeling onions

• Peeling potatoes

What task does Becky tell Isabelle to do if soldiers walk past the window?

• To hide

• To close the window

• To continue working

• To greet them