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Section 1
1. In what trade is Johnny being trained? (1)
2. List 3 reasons why Johnny is well-liked. (3)
3. In 1 sentence, characterize Dove. (1)
4. Why does Mr. Lapham warn Johnny that "pride cometh before a fall"? (1)
5. What famous historical figure comes into the silver shop and why? (1)
6. What did Johnny's mother leave him? Why was it important?(2)
Section 2
7. Why does Johnny have to hide his work on the sugar basin from Mr. Lapham? (1)
8. Why did Dove bring Johnny the poor quality charcoal? (1)
9. Describe the accident that took place in the shop on the Sabbath. (3)
10. Why does Mrs. Lapham send for midwife Gran Hopper instead of Dr. Warren? (1)
11. What effect will the accident have on Johnny's future? (2)
12. Write a good question and answer you could make for these sections. (1)
Chapter III: An Earth of Brass (pp. 50-72)
Chapters 1-5:
genial, frayed, unruffled, aloof, nonchalant, indolent, belligerent, arrogant, diffidently, gumption, wary, gallows, spinster, ciphering, wattles, chagrined, squabs, loiter, breeches, discontent, assuage
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An Earth of Brass
Read Section 3 p. 48-64
1. Write a brief summary of the major events in Chapter 3. At least one complete sentence for each of the 5 chapters. (5)
2. When Johnny was feeling better, what did he spend most of his time doing? (2)
3. Who did Johnny meet in the Boston Observer's office? Describe his personality. (2)
4. Why do you think Johnny was so mean to Mr. Tweedie? (2)
5. Describe what happened in Mr. Hancock's counting house. (3)
6. Contrast Johnny's character from the beginning of the story until the end of chapter 3. (3)
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sanctuary, exuberant, sniveling, translucent, repeal, hurly-burly, spinet, regal, apparition, florid, pallet, enigmatic, imposture, ledgers, effigies,
Section 4 The Rising Eye Questions
1. Write a brief summary of the major events in Chapter 4. (5)
2. What happened when Johnny went to visit Merchant Lyte at the counting house? (2)
3. What accusation does Merchant Lyte make toward Johnny at his Beacon Hill house? (2)
4. List 2 reasons why Merchant Lyte believes Johnny is guilty. (4)
5. What punishment does Merchant Lyte request for Johnny's crimes? (2)
6. Name the 2 key witnesses who testify on Johnny's behalf. (2)
7. What do you think JT will do with his cup? (1)
8. Choose a character that had a good description and quote your favorite part of the description. Tell why you liked it. (3)
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Chapters 1-4:
seditious, fallow, repentance, scurvy, knave, equitation , cavorting, notoriously, dawdling, surtout, careen, atrophy, abet, expansive, truss
Section 5 Boston Observer Comp.Questions
What did Johnny promise Cilla and Isannah?
Were did Johnny receive a job at, and what does he do?
Johnny realized what about Rab?
Johnny celebrates himself not going to jail with Mr.
In your own words what is Mr. Lyte like.
Why did Mr. Lyte tell Hadden and Barton to lock his office door while he and Johnny were talking?
What is the name of Rab’s horse that Johnny rides to deliver papers?
How old is the butcher’s wife’s mother?
Where does Johnny meet Cilla and Isannah? What kind of dancing did Rab and Johnny do at the dance in the barn?
Why did Johnny have a black eye, torn shirt, bite on his wrist, and a lame shoulder?
Why were the Web Twins crying
What days was Johnny supposed to meet with Cilla and Isannah?
Did the girls that danced with Johnny say anything about his hand?
What did Isannah get as a present?
What was the cat’s name?
Who was going to kill the cat?
How did Goblin act? A) Timid B) Mean C) Stupid
What caused the black smoke in section one?
Where is Johnny living at the time? A.)the Laphems B.)Rabs C.)Mr.Lytes D.)none of the above
Who did Johnny meet at the resturaunt? A.)Mr. Lyte B.)Mr. Quincy C.)Rab D.)none of the above
What was the resturaunt called that Johnny met someone at? A.)Mighty Man B.)Sloppy Joe C.)Burger Boy D.)none of the above
Whose house did Johnny go into when water splashed him?
What does half-cocked mean?
How did the book describe Rab at the beginning of this section?
What did the “black girl” do for Johnny?
How many Silsbee’s were at the dance? “
What did Johnny call the baby that Aunt Lorne took care of?
What is the drink that Isannah “drank herself sick and silly” on?
What does Johnny call Mr. Lyte after Mr. Lyte called him a “Wharf Rat” ?
What did Johnny do when the “black girl” got him soaked with the dish water?
When Johnny went to Mr. Lyte, what did Johnny want and what did Mr. Lyte do?
What were Johnny and the others celebrating in the beginning of the Boston Observer?
Were did Johnny go to celebrate? A. Afric Queen. B. Rab’s house. C. The Lapham’s. D. Mr. Lytes office.
Why is goblin being whipped?
Name a book Rab brought Johnny in Jail.
grievance, placard, treason, obdurate, scullery, forlorn, sullen, pullet, truckle bed, unison, persevere, soot, demeanor, jargon, lamentably, palsy, dunned, condescended, conspirators, winch
Chapter VII: The Fiddler¹s Bill (pp. 139-166)
Chapters 1-5:
paroxysm, submission, gesticulate, oppression. berth, wharf (wharves), inundate, yokel, misdemeanor, fret, gawky, contradict, commandeer, ruefully, belligerently, provincials, ogress, rowel, lascivious, impudent
Choose 10 and answer
1.) What were the colonies like after the Port Act? The colonies were United as never before.
2.) Where did the medical officer’s cousin live? A.) Plymouth B.)Cambridge C.)Lorain. B.)
3.) Why did Rab almost get brained? Rab got brained for trying to filch a musket.
4.) What was the medical officer’s cousin’s name? His cousin’s name was Mr. Shurtlief.
5.) What did Johnny look like when Cilla drew him? Johnny looked like a half raccoon half boy.
Chapter VIII: A World To Come (pp. 167-193)
Chapters 1-5:
milling about, yorkshire pudding, fripperies, genealogy, routed, loitering, cupola, chaise, piqued, rigmarole, prophesy, placate, tankard, lucid, infernal, serfs, serenity
Chapter IX: The Scarlet Deluge (pp. 194-213)
Chapters 1-5:
enmity, garrulous, indolent, concoction*, maudlin, bilious, lassitude, qualm
Chapter X: ³Disperse Ye Rebels²! (pp. 214-230)
Chapters 1-4:
queue, impersonate*, disconsolate, sullenly, garret, quiver*, inebriated, disperse*
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