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The setting in the very beginning of Lyddie is 1843 in a
a. Textile mill in Boston
b. farm house in Vermont
c. Tavern in Vermont
d. schoolhouse in Vermont
b. farm house in Vermont
Which idea demonstrates the factory girl considers Lyddie a comrade?
a. They are both well-dressed.
b. Lyddie is a good worker.
c. They are young working women.
d. They are both independent.
c. They are young working women.
Which idea would be most important to include in a summary for chapter 5 “Going Home”?
a. Triphena tells Lyddie she can go home. Lyddie visits the mill and Charlie is at school. There is a stranger in her home.
b. While the mistress is away Willie, Triphena and Lyddie get to relax. They make syrup and talk about home.
c. Mr. Westcott visits Lyddie about the Maple trees on her farm. She goes to discuss it with Charlie at the mill.
d. Willie runs away with a loaf of bread. Lyddie thinks the winter is coming to an end.
a. Triphena tells Lyddie she can go home. Lyddie visits the mill and Charlie is at school. There is a stranger in her home.
Which sentence best shows how Lyddie must prepare in order to be hired by the factory?
a. She must get some schooling.
b. Lyddie has to phone her mother, and also let Charlie know where she is.
c. She must get presentable clothing and shoes to wear and she must be recommended.
d. Betsy, Amelia, Prudence, Triphena, and Tim must vouch for Lyddie.
c. She must get presentable clothing and shoes to wear and she must be recommended.
Which statement best supports how Lyddie’s first full day as a factory girl went?
a. Mr. Marsden was delighted to have her on the payroll.
b. “She coughed trying to free her throat and lungs for breath.” (75)
c. Lyddie was exhausted and fell asleep right after supper to Betsy reading Oliver Twist.
d. Both c and b are correct.
d. Both c and b are correct.
How does the bear affect Mama?
a. She becomes cynical and thinks the world is ending.
b. Mama is excited and laughs after the bear finally leaves.
c. She decides to go off and marry one of the neighbors.
d. Mama decides to visit Clarissa and marry Judah.
a. She becomes cynical and thinks the world is ending.
Which statement shows how Triphena becomes Lyddie’s friend?
A. She helped her wash up when she first arrived.
B. She had her cooking with her.
C. She took pity when she found her sleeping by the fireplace (hearth).
D. “Some people are natural Kickers”.(28)
C. She took pity when she found her sleeping by the fireplace(hearth).
Why does Lyddie take Pity on Ezekial Abernathy?
a. His lungs are not healthy from the cold weather.
b. He has a wife and child.
c. She imagines her father saying the same words to a stranger.
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
Which piece of text evidence best reveals Mrs. Bedlow is not judgemental like Mrs. Cutler ?
a. “She gave Lyddie a little push toward the racket.”( Paterson 61)
b. “You must always take care to be here when the bell rings” (Paterson 61)
c. “They’re by the stove drying, but they won’t do, you know.”(53)
d. “Filthy as she had been, Mrs. Bedlow, the coachman’s sister, had kindly taken her in.”(52)
d. “Filthy as she had been, Mrs. Bedlow, the coachman’s sister, had kindly taken her in.”(52)
How does the novel Oliver Twist affect Lyddie?
a. The thought of the story makes her happy that she will hear more of it.
b. She copies parts of it and Mr. Marsden accuses her of plagiarism.
c. Lyddie thinks Oliver Twist is the hero she aspires to be.
d. She is bored out of her mind with the story and wishes Betsy would keep it to herself.
a. The thought of the story makes her happy that she will hear more of it.
What line is evidence that Quaker Stevens is a kindly neighbor?
a. “Thee’s been alone all winter, just the two children?” (14)
b. “It’s a fair price for a nice fat little heifer. Thee’s kept her well.”(14)
c. “He invited them in to complete their business transaction and, before they were done, they found themselves eating a hearty noon dinner with the family.”(14)
d. “I should have come to call on my neighbors.”(14)
c. “He invited them in to complete their business transaction and, before they were done, they found themselves eating a hearty noon dinner with the family.”(14)
How are the factory mills in Lowell, Massachusetts affecting the economy in Vermont?
a. Slave Catchers are traveling and staying at Cutler’s Tavern.
b. The Mistress buys store bought calicoes.
c. The Maple syrup industry is failing.
d. Western railroads are bringing cheap wool to the factories in Lowell, New England sheep farmers cannot compete.
d. Western railroads are bringing cheap wool to the factories in Lowell, New England sheep farmers cannot compete.
Which sentence best supports the central idea that Lyddie is no more than a slave?
a. Luke Steven is in love with her.
b. Honesty is the best policy.
c. Money is super important.
d. At Cutler’s she is no more than a slave.
d. At Cutler’s she is no more than a slave.
“Creation! What a noise! Clatter and clack, great shuddering moans, groans, creaks and rattles.”( 62) Which literary device is exemplified?
a. Personification is the literary device used to describe the looms.
b. Simile is the literary device used to describe the the looms.
c. Hyperbole is the literary device used to describe the the looms.
d. Idiom is the literary device used to describe the the looms.
a. Personification is the literary device used to describe the looms.
Which statement best defines what is meant for a factory girl to be blacklisted?
a. You have been fired with a dishonorable discharge and you are not able to work anywhere else.
b. You have been awarded the right to work anywhere you chose.
c. You have taken a vacation without permission.
d. It’s time to attend college in west Ohio at Oberlin.
a. You have been fired with a dishonorable discharge and you are not able to work anywhere else.
Which is evidence that Luke Stevens is fond of Lyddie?
a. “Shall I come to the door with thee?”(17)
b. “I hope to see thee before too much time is up,” he said.”Meantime, I’ll see thee to thy house.”(17)
c. “He ignored her grumpy tone, smiling at her.”(16)
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
Which evidence best supports that Lyddie feels regretful after Charlie leaves?
a. “Lyddie sighed deeply.”(31)
b. “After he had gone she thought of a hundred things she wished she had said.”(31)
c. “It was a stupid conversation. But both the cook and Willie were in the kitchen.”(30)
d. “She wanted to tell him about the money.”(30)
b. “After he had gone she thought of a hundred things she wished she had said.”(31)
Which quote best shows the coachman’s attitude towards the gentry when Lyddie asked him “Why didn’t you tell them what to do, ey?” (when the coach was stuck in the mud)
a. “I need the money.” (50)
b. “You are a hardy one. You are.”(50)
c. “You’re a stout one.”(50)
d. ““What?” he said. “And lose the entertainment?””(50)
d. ““What?” he said. “And lose the entertainment?””(50)
Read this sentence from Chapter 9.
“If it’s Diana Goss,” Prudence said, “she’s a known radical, and Amelia is concerned.” (67)
The word “radical” refers to
a. Prudence is coughing and has to go home
b. Amelia is concerned that Diana will convince Lyddie to sign the petition
c. An overseer in the Concord Corporation.
d. Someone who likes to change things up or mix things up.
d. Someone who likes to change things up or mix things up.
“I was orphaned young.” The word orphaned most likely means
a. Living in sin.
b. Both parents have passed away/died.
c. Parents are divorced.
d. All of the above.
b. Both parents have passed away/died.
“Once I walk in that gate, I ain’t free anymore, she thought…”(18) Which statement best shows that Lyddie is not free anymore?
a. Plenty of poor people put out their children for hire to save having to feed them.
b. “Go into the kitchen and ask Triphena to tell you where you can wash. We keep a clean place here.”(20)
c. The trouble with eating good…is you get to used to it.”(21)
d. “Mrs. Cutler gave her a store bought calico… the garment of servitude.”(23)
d. “Mrs. Cutler gave her a store bought calico… the garment of servitude.”(23)
Which statement best shows a character propelling the plot?
a. Lyddie listening to the men talk about slave catchers and the reward money.
b. Willie, Triphena, and Lyddie cleaning the Tavern thoroughly.
c. Lyddie making so much molded maple sugar that the mistress uses it to pay for her trip to Boston.
d. Lyddie gets to go to her house ten miles up the road.
c. Lyddie making so much molded maple sugar that the mistress uses it to pay for her trip to Boston.
Which quote allows the reader to infer Mrs. Bedlow is a kind lady?
a. “Filthy as she had been, Mrs. Bedlow, the coachman’s sister, had kindly taken her in.”(52)
b. “The mud caked dress and shawl she carried away…”(52)
c. "Of course you’re as good as anyone, a better worker…” She said to Lyddie. (54)
d. Both a and c
d. Both a and c
How does the author most develop Diana’s point of view about working conditions in chapter 9 of Lyddie?
a.”Don’t worry, Mr. Marsden , I’ll see that she is settle in.”(63)
b. “I don’t suppose you think a thirteen-hour day overly long, either.” (70)
c. “ Suddenly, Diana banged a metal lever at the right of the machine and loom shivered to a halt.” (64)
d. “We call it the kiss of death,” she shouted, smiling wryly to soften the words.” (64)
b. “I don’t suppose you think a thirteen-hour day overly long, either.” (70)
Why did Mrs. Bedlow remind her borders that they must attend church/Sabbath?
a. Factory girls are heathens.
b. The factory girls sign a contract where they promise to follow a code of conduct which includes attending church services.
c. She is anxious to get everyone out of her house so she can do something secretive.
d. Diana Goss was on Merrimack Street and Mrs. Bedlow wanted to meet her.
b. The factory girls sign a contract where they promise to follow a code of conduct which includes attending church services.