What city is the novel set in?
Boston
What is the name of the horse Johnny rides?
Goblin
What was the colony’s first export?
Tobacco
Why did the Bacon Rebellion suddenly fall apart after October 1676?
Nathanial Bacon, the leader of the rebellion, died.
Who did the pilgrims make a contract with to gain financial support on their voyage/establishement of the new colony.
The Virginia Company
What object does Johnny show Cilla?
What crime does Mr. Lyte accuse Johnny of committing in order to get the cup back?
Stealing (specifically the silver basin)
What year was Jamestown established?
1607
What did the Bacon rebels do in Jamestown to revolt against Gov. Berkeley?
They burned the capital building, churches, and the homes of Berkeley loyalists.
What name was given to English separatists?
The pilgrims
How does Mrs. Lapham change her treatment of Johnny after his injury?
She becomes rude to Johnny. Doesn't want him to live at the house anymore.
Why does Johnny decide to go see Mr. Lyte?
Johnny wants to tell Mr. Lyte they are related, thinking Mr. Lyte will help him out.
What is the difference between Jamestown and the Virginia Colony?
Jamestown is the name of the first settlement.
The Virginia Colony is the name of the colony Jamestown later became.
How were the Bacon rebels punished after the rebellion fell?
Gov. Berkeley either took their land way or killed them.
What year was Plymouth colony established?
1620
Why did Johnny tell Paul Revere he would not work for him at the moment?
Johnny has a strong sense of loyalty and responsibility to Mr. Lapham's household. Johnny believes that the older, failing silversmith and his family rely entirely on him to run the shop and survive.
What secret political group meets in the attic of The Boston Observer shop?
The Boston Observers
What name was given to English separatists?
The pilgrims
When and how did William Berkeley become governor of the Virginia colony?
Gov. William Berkeley became the royal governor of the Virginia colony in 1642 after being appointed by King Charles I in late 1641.
When the Mayflower finally reached North America, where did it end up?
Cape Code
Why does Johnny go to the Boston Common, and what does he do there?
He is wandering the streets of Boston after being deeply hurt and rejected by Isannah, who screams in horror at his burned, crippled hand.
He is walking aimlessly.
How does Rab use his connections with the Sons of Liberty to help Johnny in jail?
Rabs get Johnny moved to a clean, comfortable, and private cell because the jailer and turnkey are also members of the secret rebel group.
Rab also uses these political ties to secure a patriot lawyer, Josiah Quincy, to defend Johnny in court against Merchant Lyte's false charges.
What was the reason for establishing the colony?
For economic reasons.
They were seeking gold/materials they could sell and make a profit off of.
Why did wealthy planters oppose aggressive expansion into Native American territories?
To protect their lucrative fur trading monopolies, avoid costly frontier wars, and prevent landless poor whites and servants from gaining independent power.
Why was the colony established? For what reason(s)?
The main reason was religious freedom.
Other people on the boat who weren't pilgrims were going for economic reasons.