Toliver's Secret Chapters 1 & 2 Quiz

Why does Ellen have to disguise herself as a boy in the first two chapters of "Toliver's Secret"?

• Because she wants to play a prank on her friends

• Because she needs to deliver a secret message safely

• Because she is running away from home

• Because she wants to join the army

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How does Ellen feel about her grandfather’s request for her to deliver the message?

• She is excited and eager

• She is nervous but determined

• She is angry and refuses

• She is confused and forgets

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What strategy does Ellen use to avoid suspicion while traveling through the town?

• She walks quickly and avoids eye contact

• She loudly announces her purpose

• She asks for help from strangers

• She wears a bright red dress

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How does Ellen’s relationship with her grandfather influence her decision to accept the mission?

• She wants to prove she is brave like him

• She is afraid of being punished

• She wants to leave home forever

• She is forced by her parents

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What does Ellen do to make her disguise more convincing?

• She cuts her hair and wears boy’s clothes

• She puts on makeup

• She carries a large bag

• She wears a mask

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How does Ellen react when she encounters British soldiers in the street?

• She panics and runs away

• She stays calm and tries to act natural

• She asks them for directions

• She hides behind a building

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What is the main challenge Ellen faces in the first two chapters?

• Finding enough food to eat

• Keeping her secret and staying safe

• Learning to read and write

• Making new friends

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How does Ellen’s knowledge of her town help her during her mission?

• She knows which streets are safest to travel

• She knows where to find hidden treasure

• She knows everyone’s secrets

• She knows how to ride a horse

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Why is it important for Ellen to remember her grandfather’s instructions?

• Because forgetting them could put her in danger

• Because she wants to impress her friends

• Because she will get a reward

• Because she is writing a story

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How does Ellen’s disguise help her accomplish her task?

• It allows her to blend in and avoid attention

• It makes her look older

• It helps her run faster

• It scares away the soldiers

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