Lyddie

In chapter 4, Triphena tells Lyddie a story about the frog in the butter churn. The frog kicks the cream until it becomes solid butter, and he makes it out by rising to the top. Which character trait does Lyddie share with the frog?

• Determined

• Lazy

• Grumpy

• Weak

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Lyddie overhears a conversation between Otis and Enoch about...

• Runaway slaves

• Maple Sugar

• Fortnite

• Calving the cow and the bull

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What difficult chore did Lyddie take on at the end of the chapter?

• Washing the dishes

• Watering and feeding the stock

• Buying sugar molds

• Clarifying maple sugar

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Who is Ezekial, and what is he doing in Lyddie's cabin?

• A preacher

• A runaway slave

• Luke Stevens took him there to hide.

• He is preaching at the evening's service.

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When Lyddie meets Ezekial, she struggles with which internal conflict?

• Whether to stay at her cabin with Ezekial, or return to Cutler's Tavern.

• Whether or not to share the only food that she has, her cheese and bread.

• Whether to turn Ezekial in for reward money or help keep him hidden.

• Whether to confront Ezekial and Luke for allowing him to stay in her home.

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How did Ezekial react to Lyddie's gift?

• He continuously refused it.

• He assured Lyddie that he would be fine without it.

• He cried repeatedly, thanking and shaking Lyddie's hand.

• He suggested to Lyddie that it was a loan.

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How does the mistress of the tavern respond to Lyddie when she returns.

• The mistress scolds Lyddie for not being in place.

• The mistress ignores Lyddie and continues to check on customers.

• The mistress fires Lyddie.

• The mistress was worried about Lyddie.

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In chapter 6, Lyddie learns that the stranger's name is Ezekial Abernathy and that he is a runaway slave. He tells her his story, and she realizes that they are alike in their desire for freedom. ... After she returns to the tavern, Lyddie has to face new challenges when she is fired.

• plot of chapter 6

• setting of chapter 6

• description of the characters of chapter 6

• none of these answers are correct.

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Why has Lyddie become worried about Rachel in chapter 17?

• The owner of the boardinghouse will no longer allow Rachel to stay at the boardinghouse

• Rachel has developed a very bad cough that wakes her up at night.

• The factory owner has agreed to allow Rachel to work a very dangerous job at the mill.

• Rachel gets a fever and can no longer remember her name or the people around her.

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In chapter 18, Lyddie reluctantly agrees to let Rachel go to when the Phinneys offer to take care of both Charlie and Rachel.  Lyddie also finds out that the family farm has been bought by the Stevenses.  However, Lyddie continues to work hard at the factory.
Howdo these events represent a turning point in the story?

• Lyddie no longer has to weigh concerns for her family against concerns about factory conditions and her own life.

• Lyddie makes a major decision to marry Luke Stevens since his family now owns the farm.

• Lyddie makes a regrettable decision to run away with Rachel for the Phinneys cannot claim her.

• Lyddie decides she will no longer have contact with her own family because she thinks it will be for their own good.

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