Lyddie Quiz for Chapters 4-10

Why does Lyddie feel like the bear is still haunting her family?

• She hears its growls at night.

• She believes it symbolizes the family’s struggles.

• The bear keeps returning to their cabin.

• The neighbors warn her about more bears nearby.

What prompts Lyddie to leave her family farm?

• Her mother’s decision to hire her out.

• The farm’s successful harvest.

• An argument with her siblings.

• A desire to see the world.

What does Lyddie’s determination to work hard at the tavern reveal about her character?

• a) She is lazy and uninterested in her job.

• b) She is resilient and determined to survive.

• c) She only cares about earning money.

• d) She dislikes working with others.

Why does Lyddie feel a connection with the runaway slave she encounters?

• She admires his bravery and resilience.

• She wants to escape her own hardships.

• He reminds her of her father.

• He shares stories of freedom that inspire her.

How does Lyddie feel about the letter from her mother?

• She feels encouraged to work harder.

• She is upset and discouraged by its tone.

• She ignores it completely.

• She laughs at its unrealistic demands.

What impresses Lyddie most when she arrives in Lowell?

• The large number of factories and workers.

• The kindness of the other workers.

• The beauty of the city.

• The cleanliness of the boardinghouse.

Lyddie feels a connection with the runaway slave because she admires his ____.

• kindness

• bravery and resilience

• intelligence

• humor

Lyddie decides to leave Cutler’s Tavern because she wants to earn more money in the ____.

• textile mills

• factories

• boardinghouse

• city

In Lowell, Lyddie is most impressed by the ____.

• beauty of the city

• large number of factories and workers

• kindness of the workers

• cleanliness of the boardinghouse

What challenges does Lyddie face while adjusting to life in the mill?

• Learning the complex machinery.

• Finding a place to live.

• Making friends with other workers.

• Dealing with poor working conditions.