Mr. Revere And I
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How did most of the colonists feel about the British troops being in their city?
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Angry and Offended
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Cheerful and Welcoming
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Upset and Helpful
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Happy and Safe
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Explore the story of Sherry, a horse entwined with the historical figure Paul Revere, in 'Mr. Revere and I'. This quiz assesses understanding of character loyalties, colonial sentiments, and significant events from the book, enhancing comprehension of historical and literary contexts.
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At the beginning of the book, Sherry's loyalties lie with...
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America
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England
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France
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The Rebels
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A. EnglandExplanation
At the beginning of the book, Sherry's loyalties lie with England. This can be inferred from the fact that England is listed as one of the options and is the correct answer. Without further context or information about the book, it is difficult to provide a more specific explanation.Rate this question:
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Why did the patriots dump tea into the harbor?
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To show the British they did not approve of their taxes.
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To make the harbor smell better.
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To have a fun excuse to dress up as "Indians."
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To prove to the officers in the British army that the patriots were serious.
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A. To show the British they did not approve of their taxes.Explanation
The patriots dumped tea into the harbor to show the British they did not approve of their taxes. This act, known as the Boston Tea Party, was a protest against the Tea Act imposed by the British government, which gave a monopoly on tea trade to the East India Company and increased taxes on tea. By destroying the tea, the patriots wanted to send a strong message to the British that they were not willing to accept these unfair taxes and infringements on their rights.Rate this question:
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Paul Revere knew how to ride a horse before he had Sherry.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Paul Revere's ability to ride a horse is not dependent on whether or not he had Sherry. The statement implies a causal relationship between knowing how to ride a horse and having Sherry, which is incorrect. Therefore, the answer is False.Rate this question:
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How did Sherry become the horse of Nat Sime?
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She ran away to him.
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Her owner gambled too much and had to sell her to pay people back.
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Nat Sime offered to pay so much for her that Sir Cedric had to sell her because he couldn't resist that amount of money.
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She was injured so badly in the race that she would never be able to run again and was only fit for pulling carts.
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A. Her owner gambled too much and had to sell her to pay people back.Explanation
Sherry became the horse of Nat Sime because her owner had gambled excessively and needed to sell her in order to repay his debts.Rate this question:
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Sherry joins the Revere family due to Samuel Adams' intervention. Which of the following is NOT a reason why Sherry recovered from her harsh treatment before?
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The farrier visited her and groomed her and dressed her sores.
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She received love and attention from the Revere children.
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She was given silver horseshoes.
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She received enough food.
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A. She was given silver horseshoes.Explanation
The correct answer is "She was given silver horseshoes." This is not a reason why Sherry recovered from her harsh treatment because silver horseshoes do not have any direct impact on her physical or emotional well-being. The other options, such as receiving grooming and medical treatment, love and attention from the children, and enough food, are all valid reasons that contributed to her recovery.Rate this question:
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Paul Revere was a traitor to England in many ways, he was a patriot and a rebel. He also helped British soldiers though... kind of... what was it that he did for them?
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He made them silver platters to eat on every day.
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He drew cartoons for them to keep them amused.
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He gave them horseback riding lessons on Sherry.
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He helped those mistreated by the British army to get away and begin a new life.
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A. He helped those mistreated by the British army to get away and begin a new life.Explanation
Paul Revere helped those mistreated by the British army to get away and begin a new life.Rate this question:
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Sherry was the only horse involved in th "Midnight Ride" to warm the patriots that the British army was on the way.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because it was Paul Revere, not Sherry, who rode on the "Midnight Ride" to warn the patriots about the approaching British army. Sherry's involvement in this event is not mentioned or documented in history.Rate this question:
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Why did Sherry run away when she met her old friend Ajax and her previous owner, Sir Cedric?
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She realized she wanted to be free from British rule, just like the patriots.
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She was scared by what Ajax said to her.
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She was kicked too hard by Revere and ran because she was startled.
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She didn't want to see them at all and was ashamed that she was with a patriot, not a British soldier.
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A. She realized she wanted to be free from British rule, just like the patriots.Explanation
Sherry ran away when she met her old friend Ajax and her previous owner, Sir Cedric because she realized she wanted to be free from British rule, just like the patriots. This suggests that Sherry had a change of heart and no longer wanted to be associated with her previous owner and the British soldiers. She likely felt a strong desire for independence and freedom, aligning herself with the patriots who were fighting against British rule. This realization prompted her to run away and distance herself from her old life.Rate this question:
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How did Sherry escape from the British troops?
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With the help of some skunks.
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She kicked a few of the officers and they let her go since she was so unruly.
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She pretended to die on the road.
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She walked too slowly that the troops left her behind.
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A. With the help of some skunks.Explanation
Sherry escaped from the British troops with the help of some skunks. This implies that the skunks emitted a foul odor that repelled the troops, allowing Sherry to make her escape.Rate this question:
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