Nate's Journey and Challenges in New York

Nate, a young boy, is caught in a tense situation involving his friend Theo, who is a slave. Nate devises a plan to save Theo by tricking their oppressor, Storch. After a violent encounter, Nate escapes and decides to head to New York City. He hides on a ship and arrives in New York, only to find the city preparing for war. Nate realizes he has landed in the middle of a conflict, far from the safety he sought.

What was Nate's primary concern regarding Theo?

• Theo's education

• Theo's health

• Theo being sold as a slave

• Theo's friendship

How did Nate plan to protect Theo from Storch?

• By taking the blame for the incident

• By hiding Theo in the barn

• By running away with Theo

• By confronting Storch directly

What inspired Nate to consider becoming a cabin boy?

• A sailor he met

• A book he read

• A story about a boy named Jonathan

• His father's advice

What was Nate's plan to reach New York City?

• Walk the entire way

• Take a horse

• Ask for a ride from a traveler

• Sneak onto a ship

What did Nate remember about New York City from his past visits?

• It was a dangerous place

• It was a bustling city with many people

• It was a quiet town

• It was a place with no ships

What was unusual about New York City when Nate arrived?

• It was more crowded than usual

• The streets were deserted

• There were no soldiers

• The shops were all open

What did Nate notice about the soldiers in New York City?

• They were all British soldiers

• They were all on horseback

• They wore bright red uniforms

• They were American soldiers in plain clothes

What realization did Nate come to about the situation in New York City?

• The city was preparing for a festival

• The city was being evacuated

• The city was under British control

• The city was preparing for a battle

What did Nate understand about his escape from Storch?

• He had landed in the middle of a war

• He was now safe from all danger

• He was going to be a hero

• He would never see Theo again

What was the significance of the dirt walls Nate saw in the city?

• They were decorations for a festival

• They were fortifications for an upcoming battle

• They were meant to block traffic

• They were part of a new construction project