About the Book
In what city does the story take place?
Philadelphia
Why were the bells removed from the churches in Philadelphia?
The Patriots wanted to prevent the British from melting them down for firearms.
What is a rebellion?
A fight against the government; revolt
What is the color of Maddy Rose's stockings?
Scarlet
In what state is Philadelphia?
Pennsylvania
Jonathan and Maddy Rose enjoyed playing a game called ____________________.
Harbormaster
What does it mean some spies were loyal to the lining of their pockets?
Some spies were not loyal to either the British or the Patriots, but spied only due to the greed for money.
What does defiance mean?
Standing up against authority; resisting power
What is the genre of "The Scarlet Stocking Spy?"
Historical Fiction
What is a patriot?
A person who supports and defends their country
Why was Maddy's brother, Jonathan safe coming to the house?
He wore a different disguise each time he came.
In 1777, Congress fled to _________
York
What does suspicious mean?
Causing one to suspect; believe guilty without proof
Who is the author of the book?
How many stars were on the colonial flag in 1776?
13
When Maddy Hung a scarlet stocking toe up it meant ____________________.
A merchant vessel was docked from the island or foreign port
America had to ___________ goods from foreign countries.
import
What is a cotillion?
A dance with complicated steps and switching of partners.
Who is the illustrator of the book?
Robert Papp
During the bleak winter of 1777, what happened to Washington's army?
They suffered from cold and hunger at Valley Forge.
What happened to Maddy Rose's Father?
He died in the Battle of Princeton.
As a gesture of ___________, Patriots refused to drink tea imported from England.
defiance
What is a brocade?
Expensive heavy fabric, woven with raised designs
Drinking English tea was considered disloyal so what did the patriots drink?
tea made from dried raspberry leaves
Where does the battle described in the story take place?
Brandywine Creek