Johnny Tremain

In what city and state does this story take place?

• New York, NY
• Boston, MA
• Washington, DC

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For what trade is Johnny being trained?

• Silversmith
• Blacksmith
• Merchant

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Why does Mr. Lapham disapprove of Johnny's attitude?
 

• Mr. Lapham dislikes Johnny because of his family
• Mr. Lapham is jealous of Johnny's talent
• Mr. Lapham is a devout Christian who believes all people should be humble should be humble
• Johnny does not have the talent to justify his pride

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Why does John Hancock hire Mr. Lapham to make a sugar basin for a tea set? 

• Mr. Hancock confuses Mr. Lapham with Paul Revere
• Mr. Lapham was the original craftsman
• Mr. Lapham has the reputation of making elaborate tea sets
• Mr. Hancock has heard of Johnny's talent and wants to see it in action

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Why doesn't Johnny accept Paul Revere's offer to buy the remaining time on his contract with Mr. Lapham?

• Johnny is in love with Cilla and does not want to leave h
• Johnny is the chief breadwinner in the Lapham household, everyone depends on him
• Paul Revere is not as good at silversmithing as Mr. Lapham
• Johnny is too busy training to be a minute man

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How does Johnny injure his hand?

• Dove deliberately hands him a cracked crucible that bursts when Johnny uses it
• Dove pours molten silver over his hand
• Johnny accidentally picks up a piece of hot metal
• Dove pushes him onto the stove while he was working

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Johnny is related to which of the following wealthy merchants?

• Sam Adams
•  Jonathan Lyte
• John Hancock
• Paul Revere

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According to his mother's instructions, when should Johnny reveal his silver cup?

• When he had nothing left and God himself had turned away his face
• When he could no longer support himself as a silversmith
• When he was alone and had no work
• When he wanted to use the cup to get money

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What example best demonstrates the theme that excessive pride almost always causes a character's downfall?

• Isannah is disgusted by Johnny's "dreadful" hand

• Johnny despises Mr. Tweedie

• Johnny bullies Dove and in return, Dove hands him the cracked crucible

• Johnny overeats at the Afric Queen

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Why does Mr. Lapham disapprove of Johnny's arrogance?

• Johnny does not have the talent to justify his arrogance
• Mr. Lapham is a devout Christian and feels men should be humble
• Mr. Lapham is jealous of Johnny's talent
• Mr. Lapham dislikes Johnny

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