Understanding Loyalty and Reactions in Colonial America

In Chapter 2 of 'Woodsrunner' by Carrie Pulson, Samuel returns home to find his parents with Isaac, a forest dweller, who brings news of battles in Lexington and Concord. The news, shared through a worn paper, stirs the community, leading to discussions about the implications of the battles. The chapter also explores the challenges of frontier life, highlighting the isolation and hard work required to survive.

Who is the main character introduced in the beginning of the chapter?

• Olan

• Ebenezer

• Samuel

• Isaac

What news does Isaac bring to Samuel's family?

• A new family moving nearby

• A fight in Lexington and Concord

• A new trading post opening

• A festival in the village

Why does Isaac decide to move further into the frontier?

• He wants to join a new settlement

• He is looking for better hunting grounds

• He dislikes crowds

• He wants to be closer to the river

What does Isaac carry with him to share news with others?

• A map

• A letter

• A scrap of paper

• A book

What does Isaac use to make his tea?

• Mint leaves

• Ginger root

• Pine and Spruce needles

• Chamomile flowers

What does the paper Isaac carries describe?

• A new trade route

• A local festival

• The fight at Lexington and Concord

• A new law

What does Isaac think about the noise from the children?

• He enjoys it

• It makes him feel at home

• He finds it soothing

• It confuses him

What does Isaac think about the British soldiers' bayonets?

• They are outdated

• They are frightening

• They are decorative

• They are ineffective

How does Samuel feel about the news of the battles?

• Indifferent

• Excited and frightened

• Angry

• Relieved

What does Samuel realize about his world after hearing the news?

• It has become smaller

• It has become more dangerous

• It has become bigger

• It has become more peaceful