Drumbeat of Freedom

When does the story take place?

• In California in the 1840's

• In Europe ten years ago

• In Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in 1777.

Who is the main character in the story?

• General Washington

• Charles Kent

• Sarah

What did Sarah see as she was walking towards the barn?

• Footprints that were smudged with blood.

• A litter of puppies

• An apple tree

When Sarah saw the man in the barn, what did he ask for?

• A pair of socks

• Money

• Food

Sarah had a difficult decision to make. What was it?

• Should she make chicken or beef for dinner?

• Should she listen to her father or help the soldiers?

• Should she do laundry in the morning or afternoon?

Why did Sarah's brother John get mad at her?

• She was disobeying their father.

• She was hiding from him.

• She was eating his food.

How did Sarah defend herself when she was caught feeding a soldier?

• She said the soldier was nice so she helped him.

• She said she can do whatever she wants since she's 12.

• She said the soldiers are fighting for our freedom so we should help them.

At first John was angry at Sarah. Then, he changed and did what for the soldier?

• Made the soldier dinner.

• Offered to wash the soldier's clothes.

• Brought the soldier shoes.

One morning in Spring, John went missing. Where was he?

• He was at the store.

• He was with Charles and the other soldiers.

• He had moved away.