WorksheetsDivided Loyalties Act 2
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
How can the Patriot army be described at this point of the text?
victorious
unsuccessful
doubtful
Which of the following quotes from the text supports the idea that the
Patriots are the underdogs (weaker) in their battle for independence?
”It’s not safe anywhere now. People on both sides are
turning on each other.”
“General Washington is leading the Continental Army,
Father. He is a fine leader.”
“Well he may be a fine leader, but he hasn’t won any
battles.”
According to the text how can New Jersey be described?
secure and safe for Loyalists
unwelcoming to those loyal to the crown
welcoming to people of all beliefs
According to the text what is Common Sense most likely?
a pamphlet by a famous Patriot
a book by a Patriot
a Loyalist newspaper
How has Abigail changed from the beginning of the text, to now?
Abigail is still unable to choose between either of her family members
Abigail could not choose a side to support during the war, but now she is
leaning towards supporting the Patriots
Abigail was undecided at first but now she is seeing how the rebels are
treating her family, so she wants to support the crown.
What does William mean when he states, “We can’t bury our heads in the
sand.”?
They can not ignore what is happening in the colonies
They should hide from the rebels and move to New York
They need to remember about their relatives back in
England
Which of the following quotes from the text best shows that Abigail has
changed since the beginning?
A) “William, are you going to a Sons of Liberty meeting? You must take me with
you!”
B) “Look you two. I need you to stay here in case Father wakes up.”
C) ”I shall scream and wake up both Mother and Father.”
Why doesn’t the soldier most likely tell William and
Abigail everything he knows in regard to their cause?
A) He does not want the British to find out about their
plan/ information
B) He does not have any valuable information at this
time
C) He can not share information in front of a girl
How does Abigail convince the soldier to let her volunteer?
A) She tells them she can be of use making supplies
B) She says that enemy soldiers will not suspect that she is helping the Patriot
army
C) She tells them she has experience working with a blacksmith
What word best describes how the men at
the Sons of Liberty meeting view Thomas Paine?
A) controversial
B) inspirational
C) agonizing
What does the soldier say the men are fighting for?
A) No taxes
B) To keep the colonies together
C) The right to govern themselves
How can Washington be described based off the scene’s opening?
A) Ethical
B) Lazy
C) Organized
What does the word bleak mean as it is used on page 34?
A) Desolate
B) Fruitful
C) Welcoming
Which of the following statements from the text proves that it is difficult to
be a Loyalist in New Jersey at this time?
A) “I am shocked that you have been meeting with
those rebels and troublemakers.”
B) The local farmers refuse to sell to me.”
C) British ships have been blockading the harbors so
that merchant ships can neither come in nor go out.”
Which of the following best describes the
Patriots during the Battle of Trenton?
A) Unsuccessful
B) Careful
C) Victorious
What does the word casualties on page 37 mean?
A) fatalities
B) supplies
C) wounded
The narrator states that winning the Battle of Trenton, “
gives the Patriot cause new life.” What does this mean?
A) The Patriots had a moral boost after defeating the British in battle
B) They were able to save the lives of many Patriot soldiers
C) They had a new reason that they wanted to defeat the British
soldiers
