Midnight Rider | Prologue and Chapter 1

How did Hannah’s parents die?

• They died from smallpox.

• They were in a horrible carriage accident.

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What is Hannah’s horse’s name?

• Freedom

• Promise

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Who is taking care of Hannah?

• Her aunt

• Her grandmother

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How did Hannah show the boy that Promise was her horse?

• When Hannah called his name, he ignored the boy and ran to her.

• Hannah showed the boy where her initials were branded onto the horse’s side.

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How did Hannah get the name for her horse?

• Because her father said, “I promised you a horse of your own,” when he gave her the horse.

• Because her father said, “I promise you will never feel alone,” when he gave her the horse.

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Why did Aunt Phoebe tell Hannah she couldn’t talk to the neighbors or trespass on their land?

• So Hannah wouldn’t become friends with the strange boy.

• So Hannah wouldn’t find out who she sold Promise to and for how much.

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Why did Will want to go to Boston?

• He wants to help the cause of freedom.

• He wants to become a blacksmith’s apprentice.

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How did Aunt Phoebe react when she saw Hannah with Will?

• She called Hannah ungrateful because she was showing her bare legs while riding Promise.

• She kindly explained why she had to sell Promise to Will and his family.

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What is a Whig?

• Someone who wants America to stay loyal to King George in England.

• Someone who wants America to be free from England.

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What is a Tory?

• Someone who wants America to stay loyal to King George in England.

• Someone who wants America to be free from England.

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