Johnny Tremain Chapters 1-3

In what city and state does this story take place?

• New York, NY
• Boston, MA
• Washington, DC

For what trade is Johnny being trained?

• Silversmith
• Blacksmith
• Merchant

Why does Mr. Lapham disapprove of Johnny's attitude?
 

• Mr. Lapham dislikes Johnny because of his family
• Mr. Lapham is jealous of Johnny's talent
• Mr. Lapham is a devout Christian who believes all people should be humble should be humble
• Johnny does not have the talent to justify his pride

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Why does John Hancock hire Mr. Lapham to make a sugar basin for a tea set? 

• Mr. Hancock confuses Mr. Lapham with Paul Revere
• Mr. Lapham was the original craftsman
• Mr. Lapham has the reputation of making elaborate tea sets
• Mr. Hancock has heard of Johnny's talent and wants to see it in action

Why doesn't Johnny accept Paul Revere's offer to buy the remaining time on his contract with Mr. Lapham?

• Johnny is in love with Cilla and does not want to leave h
• Johnny is the chief breadwinner in the Lapham household, everyone depends on him
• Paul Revere is not as good at silversmithing as Mr. Lapham
• Johnny is too busy training to be a minute man

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How does Johnny injure his hand?

• Dove deliberately hands him a cracked crucible that bursts when Johnny uses it
• Dove pours molten silver over his hand
• Johnny accidentally picks up a piece of hot metal
• Dove pushes him onto the stove while he was working

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Johnny is related to which of the following wealthy merchants?

• Sam Adams
•  Jonathan Lyte
• John Hancock
• Paul Revere

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According to his mother's instructions, when should Johnny reveal his silver cup?

• When he had nothing left and God himself had turned away his face
• When he could no longer support himself as a silversmith
• When he was alone and had no work
• When he wanted to use the cup to get money

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What example best demonstrates the theme that excessive pride almost always causes a character's downfall?

• Isannah is disgusted by Johnny's "dreadful" hand

• Johnny despises Mr. Tweedie

• Johnny bullies Dove and in return, Dove hands him the cracked crucible

• Johnny overeats at the Afric Queen

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Why does Mr. Lapham disapprove of Johnny's arrogance?

• Johnny does not have the talent to justify his arrogance
• Mr. Lapham is a devout Christian and feels men should be humble
• Mr. Lapham is jealous of Johnny's talent
• Mr. Lapham dislikes Johnny

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