Quiz: Danger at Scituate Lighthouse

What historical event is the backdrop of the story?

• The Civil War

• The Revolutionary War

• World War I

• The War of 1812

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did Rebecca see from the lighthouse that alarmed her?

• A storm approaching

• A British raider ship

• Pirates

• A whale close to shore

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What was the name of the British ship mentioned in the story?

• HMS Victory

• USS Constitution

• La Hogue

• HMS Beagle

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

What did Rebecca and Abigail use to trick the British soldiers?

• A drum and fife

• Mirrors

• Flags

• Fireworks

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What song did Rebecca and Abigail play to scare off the British?

• America the Beautiful

• Star Spangled Banner

• Yankee Doodle

• God Save the Queen

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why did Mr. Bates leave the lighthouse?

• To attend a meeting

• To seek help from the military

• To gather food and supplies

• To go fishing

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What was the immediate reaction of the British soldiers when they heard the music?

• They charged forward

• They retreated

• They continued rowing

• They surrendered

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

Who did Rebecca's mother go to find after spotting the British ship?

• Their brother

• A nearby farmer

• The village mayor

• The local priest

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What was the main reason Rebecca's father was worried about leaving the lighthouse?

• The lighthouse light was broken

• He didn't trust Rebecca

• Peace had not been declared

• The weather was bad

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What did the captain of the La Hogue do after hearing the music?

• He joined the music with his crew

• He signaled for retreat

• He sailed closer to the shore

• He ordered an attack

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.4