Unit 3 Lesson 13 They Called Her Molly Pitcher Journeys

After reading the first two paragraphs of the selection, you can draw all of the following conclusions except that the troops...

• were hungry

• needed more supplies

• included both men and women

• were cold because of the snow

What was the basis for the following conclusion?

“The fight everyone had been preparing for was coming very soon.”

• A scout brought news at the end of June.

• William Hays was part of Lee’s advance guard.

• General Washington ordered General Lee to lead an advance guard.

• J A large number of British soldiers were gathered at Monmouth Courthouse.

What conclusion can the reader draw from this sentence?

“Winter at Valley Forge had been bitter cold, but June of 1778 in New Jersey was hotter than anyone could remember.”

• The author prefers summer to winter.

• The author prefers winter to summer.

• The author skips several months in the narrative.

• The author flashes back to an earlier point in the narrative.

What generalizations can you make about Molly Pitcher?

• She was brave and caring.

• She was jealous and mean.

• She was strong and powerful.

• She was fearful and awkward.

Which sentence supports the conclusion that Molly risked her life when she brought the troops water?

• Molly paid no attention.

• The Americans knew all about such hot and humid days.

• She’d spotted a green and mossy place where a spring gushed up.

• She raced back to the battlefield, dodging cannon and musket fire, carrying her pitcher of water for any American soldier who needed a drink.

What conclusion can you draw about how the troops felt about Molly on the day that she brought them water?

• They were angry.

• They were curious.

• They were grateful.

• They were confused.

What caused the death of fifty-six British soldiers during the battle?

• Cannon fire

• Heat stroke

• Musket fire

• Lack of water

What conclusion can you draw from General Washington’s surprise when he saw Molly firing the cannon?

• He had thought that Molly was a coward.

• He had thought that Molly belonged at home.

• It was very unusual for women to fire cannons.

• It was against army rules for women to fire cannons.

What conclusion can you draw about the rank of sergeant in the army?

• It was reserved for men.

• It was reserved for women.

• It was a high honor and unusual for a woman to earn.

• It was only awarded to people who brought water to the troops.

Why did the British retreat after the first day of battle?

• They ran out of soldiers.

• They ran out of ammunition.

• They were afraid they would lose.

• They were afraid of Molly Pitcher.