Understanding Johnny Tremain Chapter 1

In "Johnny Tremain," what is one inference you can make about Johnny's character based on his actions in Chapter 1?

• Johnny is lazy and avoids work.

• Johnny is skilled and takes pride in his work.

• Johnny is shy and avoids social interactions.

• Johnny is careless and often makes mistakes.

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What is the main theme of Chapter 1 in "Johnny Tremain"?

• The importance of friendship.

• The value of hard work and skill.

• The dangers of ambition.

• The joy of childhood.

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What does the phrase "as proud as a peacock" suggest about Johnny's attitude in Chapter 1?

• Johnny is very humble.

• Johnny is very proud.

• Johnny is very shy.

• Johnny is very sad.

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How does Johnny's interaction with Dove in Chapter 1 highlight their differences?

• Johnny is more responsible, while Dove is careless.

• Johnny is more talkative, while Dove is silent.

• Johnny is more fearful, while Dove is brave.

• Johnny is more generous, while Dove is selfish.

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How does the narrator's point of view influence the description of Johnny's work in Chapter 1?

• The narrator makes Johnny's work seem unimportant.

• The narrator highlights Johnny's skill and dedication.

• The narrator criticizes Johnny's lack of effort.

• The narrator focuses on Johnny's mistakes.

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What explicit detail from Chapter 1 shows Johnny's confidence in his abilities?

• Johnny often asks for help from others.

• Johnny takes on difficult tasks without hesitation.

• Johnny avoids challenging work.

• Johnny frequently doubts his skills.

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How do the challenges Johnny faces in Chapter 1 contribute to the theme of the story?

• They show that hard work is not always rewarded.

• They demonstrate the importance of perseverance.

• They highlight the value of teamwork.

• They emphasize the need for caution.

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Compare Johnny's relationship with Dove to his relationship with Cilla in Chapter 1. What is a key difference?

• Johnny is more respectful to Dove than to Cilla.

• Johnny is more competitive with Dove than with Cilla.

• Johnny is more friendly with Dove than with Cilla.

• Johnny is more indifferent to Dove than to Cilla.

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What does the simile "worked like a dog" imply about Johnny's efforts in Chapter 1?

• Johnny worked lazily.

• Johnny worked tirelessly.

• Johnny worked carelessly.

• Johnny worked slowly.

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How does the narrator's perspective affect the reader's understanding of Johnny's struggles in Chapter 1?

• The narrator minimizes Johnny's struggles.

• The narrator exaggerates Johnny's struggles.

• The narrator provides insight into Johnny's determination.

• The narrator ignores Johnny's struggles.

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