Colonial Voices Part 4

The Silversmith's Apprentice

What does the word kin mean as it is used in this portion of the text?

• adults

• teachers

• family

• teenagers

The Silversmith's Apprentice

Why do Loyalists still see the silversmith, even though he is a Patriot?

• They feel bad for him

• They are trying to change his mind

• They do not know he is a Patriot

• His skills are very good

THe Silversmith's Apprentice

What reasoning does the silversmith provide for his decision to support the Patriots?

• He does not like the Loyalists

• He does not think they should be taxed without being represented in Parliament

• The Loyalists have not been paying their fair share of taxes

The Silversmith's Apprentice

What does the text suggest about the silversmith’s apprentice?

• He is grateful

• He is proud

• He is jealous.

• He is frustrated

The Silversmith's Apprentice

What type of figurative language is, “…watch my master pound his hammers, make silver smooth as silk” in paragraph 6?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

• Onomatopoeia

A Son of Liberty

How does the Son of Liberty most likely feel about the governor’s decision? a) confused b) relieved c) frustrated

• confused

• relieved

• frustrated

• happy

A Son of Liberty

The author writes, “Boston Harbor is a teapot tonight.” What type of figurative language was used in this sentence?

• simile

• allieteration

• personification

• metaphor

A Son of Liberty

Which idea is best supported by the details in paragraphs 4-6?

• The colonists are arguing in the Old South Meeting House about what should be done about the tea tax.

• The colonists are upset with each other and are fighting.

• The colonists are in agreeance about the tea tax decision

• The colonists do not agree with the tea tax decision

A Son of Liberty

Why does the author refer to salt water in this portion of the text?

• To foreshadow what the group plans to do with the tea

• They use salt water to make tea

• To provide more information about the Boston Harbor

A Son of Liberty

According to the text, what decision do you think would make the Sons of Liberty happy?

• Don't pick this one!

• The tea being given to the townspeople

• The governor lowering the tea tax

• The governor sending the tea back to England