WorksheetsDivided Loyalties, Act 2- Scene 3
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How can Washington be described based off the scene’s opening?
a)
Ethical
b)
Lazy
c)
Organized
2.
What does the word bleak mean as it is used on page 34?
a)
Desolate
b)
Fruitful
c)
Welcoming
3.
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.”
4.
How can the winter storm on Christmas night best be described?
a)
Detrimental to Washington’s plans, and pushing back their attack
b)
The storm delayed the planned attack, however it also helped the Continental army since the British soldiers were unable to survey the area
c)
The storm helped the British troops since Washington’s army was unable to approach
5.
Which of the following best describes the Patriots during the Battle of Trenton?
a)
Unsuccessful
b)
Careful
c)
Victorious
6.
What does the word casualties on page 37 mean?
a)
fatalities
b)
wounded
c)
supplies
7.
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
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