Quiz on 'Martha Washington’s Spy'

What does Silas initially think about Betsy?

• She is a spy for the British

• She is a lost traveler

• She is a messenger

• She is a soldier

Who is the author of 'Martha Washington’s Spy'?

• Earl J. Dias

• George Washington

• Martha Washington

• Silas Wegg

What does Silas think is as plain as a dish of beans?

• Betsy's innocence

• Betsy's intention to cause mischief

• The weather

• The location of the camp

How does Caleb describe Betsy when he first sees her?

• A spy

• A soldier

• A female dressed as a man

• A messenger

Who does Caleb bring to Betsy?

• General Washington and Martha

• Silas

• A group of soldiers

• A messenger

What is Betsy's response when Washington asks her what she is doing there?

• She explains her mission

• She says she can't say

• She admits to being a spy

• She asks for help

How far did Betsy walk to see Sam?

• Two miles

• Five miles

• Eight or ten miles

• Fifteen miles

What was Betsy's intention in visiting Sam?

• To bring him supplies

• To persuade him to stay

• To deliver a message

• To say goodbye

What does Washington realize about Betsy's actions?

• She was lost.

• She was on a secret mission.

• She was trying to escape.

• She was delivering supplies.

How does the historical time period affect the plot?

• By making Sam regret what he wrote to Betsy in a letter

• By forcing Silas to ask for help in dealing with a problem

• By leading Martha to need to speak to George away from others

• By causing Betsy to have to travel in order to communicate with Sam