Lyddie Review

Lyddie tries to leave the factory at the end of the day because she is starting to feel sick. Before she leaves, who stops her and tries to hold her back?

• Rachel

• Diana

• Brigid

• Mr. Marsden

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Read this excerpt about Lyddie's recovery from the fever.
It has been two weeks since she fell ill, and Dr. Morris still refused to let her return to work. Her mind roared protest, but her legs could hardly carry her to the privy. Her body has never betrayed her before. She despisedits weakness..."
In this passage, what does the word despised mean?

• hated

• looked forward to

• enjoyed

• questioned

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What is the significance of the setting in chapter 11 of Lyddie?

• To showcase the beautiful scenery of the textile mills

• To introduce a new character in the story

• To emphasize the importance of education for the characters

• To highlight the harsh working conditions in the textile mills and the impact on the characters

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Why did Lyddie want to keep on working the 13 hour day?

• So she could help Ezekial 

• So she could help Triphena

• So she could keep busy

• So she could pay the debts and bring her family together

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How does living with Rachel affect Lyddie?

• Lyddie becomes bitter and resentful because she has to take care of Rachel.

• Lyddie becomes angrier and angrier at her mother for sending Rachel to live with her.

• Lyddie becomes friendlier and nicer as a result of Rachel's influence.

• Lyddie becomes overjoyed because she will receive money from the state of Massachusetts to take care of Rachel because she is under the age of 18. 

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What conflict arises at the end of chapter 1?

• Charlie loses the baby calf

• Mama gets sick and has to go to the hospital

• Lyddie and Charlie are told they have to work to pay off the farm debts

• Lyddie and Charlie's father returns

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In chapter 6,when Lyddie meets Ezekial Abernathy, she struggles with which internal conflict?

• Whether to stay at her cabin through the winter or travel back to Cutler's Tavern

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

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What is the main reason Lyddie decides to work in the factory?

• To earn money to pay off her family's debts

• To learn new skills

• To meet new people

• To escape her family

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In the novel 'Lyddie', who is the character that helps Lyddie learn to read?

• Rachel

• Diana

• Brigid

• Mr. Marsden

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What does Lyddie find most challenging about working in the factory?

• The long hours

• The noise of the machines

• The strict supervisors

• The low pay

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