Year Of The Hangman - Final
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Creighton Brown was a very michevious boy.
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True
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False
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This quiz titled 'Year of the Hangman - Final' assesses knowledge on key plot elements and characters from the historical novel. It evaluates understanding of character actions, plot-driven events, and thematic elements, enhancing comprehension and engagement with historical fiction literature.
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Who sent Creighton away?
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A. Himself
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B. Lieutenant hale
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C. His Mother
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D. Colonel Gower
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A. C. His MotherExplanation
Creighton was sent away by his mother.Rate this question:
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What was Dr Franklins secret newspaper called?
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A. Revolution
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B. Not Over Yet
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C. Liberty Tree
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D. Freedom Tree
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A. C. Liberty TreeExplanation
The correct answer is C. Liberty Tree. This is because the Liberty Tree was a famous symbol of the American Revolution, representing freedom and resistance against British rule. Dr Franklin's secret newspaper would likely have been named after this symbol to convey his support for the revolution and his desire for liberty.Rate this question:
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At the end of the book, Creighton decided to stay in New Orleans.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that at the end of the book, Creighton made the decision to stay in New Orleans. This implies that he had a reason or desire to remain in the city, which could be due to personal or professional reasons, or perhaps because he found a sense of belonging or fulfillment there.Rate this question:
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Ben Franklin died in battle.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Ben Franklin did not die in battle. He died on April 17, 1790, at the age of 84 due to health complications. Franklin was a prominent figure in American history, known for his contributions as a statesman, inventor, and writer, among other roles. While he played a significant role in the American Revolution, he did not die in battle.Rate this question:
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Creighton’s father was _____ all the years he was gone.
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A. Hanged
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B. Taken Prisoner
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C. Killed in battle
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D. Safe at his house
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A. B. Taken PrisonerExplanation
The correct answer is B. Taken Prisoner. This suggests that Creighton's father was captured and held captive during the time he was gone.Rate this question:
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In the story the Americans won the Revolutionary war.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The given statement is "In the story the Americans won the Revolutionary war." The correct answer is False because the statement does not provide any evidence or context to support the claim that the Americans won the Revolutionary war. Without any additional information, it is not possible to determine the outcome of the war in the story.Rate this question:
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General Washington was…
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A. Hanged
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B. Taken Prisoner
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C. Killed in battle
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D. Shipped to another land
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A. A. HangedExplanation
General Washington was hanged.Rate this question:
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Who did Creighton steal the pistol from?
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A. Sophie
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B. Lieutenant Hale
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C. Peter
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D. Dr Franklin
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A. C. PeterExplanation
Creighton stole the pistol from Peter.Rate this question:
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Why was Creighton hit by his uncle?
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A. Creighton insulted him
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B. Creighton hit him
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C. Creighton wanted to follow his uncle
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D. Creighton wanted food
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A. C. Creighton wanted to follow his uncleExplanation
Creighton was hit by his uncle because he wanted to follow his uncle.Rate this question:
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Where was Creighton shot?
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A. head
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B. foot
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C. arm
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D. leg
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A. D. legExplanation
Creighton was shot in the leg.Rate this question:
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Who did the pistol belong too?
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A. Peter
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B. George Washington
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C. John Adams
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D. Benedict Arnold
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A. D. Benedict ArnoldExplanation
The correct answer is D. Benedict Arnold. The question is asking about the owner of the pistol, and it is stated that the pistol belonged to Benedict Arnold.Rate this question:
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Benedict Arnold was spying for the…
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A. British
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B. French
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C. American
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D. Spanish
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A. C. AmericanExplanation
Benedict Arnold was a general during the American Revolutionary War who initially fought for the American side. However, he later switched sides and began spying for the British. This betrayal made him infamous in American history. Therefore, the correct answer is C. American.Rate this question:
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Check all of the characters that were also real people in our history.
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Creighton Brown
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Benedict Arnold
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Sophie
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Ben Franklin
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Colonel Gower
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Peter
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Lieutenant Hale
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George Washington
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A. Benedict Arnold
A. Ben Franklin
A. George WashingtonExplanation
The characters that were also real people in our history are Benedict Arnold, Ben Franklin, and George Washington. Benedict Arnold was a general during the American Revolutionary War who later became a traitor. Ben Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and played a key role in drafting the Declaration of Independence. George Washington was the first President of the United States and led the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. These individuals were all significant figures in American history.Rate this question:
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What was the name of the boat that captured Creighton’s boat?
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A. Amity
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B. Revenge
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C. Liberty
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D. Join or Die
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A. B. RevengeExplanation
The correct answer is B. Revenge. The question is asking for the name of the boat that captured Creighton's boat. The correct answer is Revenge.Rate this question:
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