Gingerbread for Liberty Quiz

What was the gingerbread baker known for in Philadelphia?

• His military service

• His political speeches

• His skill in making gingerbread

• His booming voice

Why did the baker decide to join the revolution?

• He was forced by General Washington

• He was promised a reward

• He wanted to become a soldier again

• He loved his country and wanted to help

What was the baker's wife's concern about him joining the revolution?

• He was too young

• He was too old and fat

• He was not skilled enough

• He was needed at the bakery

What did the baker plan to do with the foreign soldiers?

• Fight them

• Persuade them to join the American cause

• Bake for them

• Ignore them

What risk did the baker face when he went to speak to the soldiers?

• He might get lost

• He could be caught and killed

• He might lose his bakery

• He could be imprisoned

How did the soldiers react to the baker's story?

• They were persuaded by his words

• They ignored him

• They laughed at him

• They attacked him

What was the outcome of the revolution?

• The baker was captured

• The war continued

• The Americans won

• The British won

What did General Washington say to the baker after the victory?

• Thank you for your service

• You are a hero

• Not quite

• Your work is done

What is one of the main themes of 'Gingerbread for Liberty'?

• The dangers of war

• The power of persuasion

• The importance of baking

• The value of wealth

What activity is suggested for students after reading the story?

• Draw a picture of the baker and Washington

• Visit a historical site

• Bake gingerbread

• Write a letter to the baker