Characters
Who is the main character in the story, who works for a Loyalist family?
Nathaniel (Nate) Fox
Colonists who wanted freedom from Britain?
Patriots
What state was Nate's uncle's farm in?
Norwalk, Connecticut
"Storch pretended to be a gentleman. But Nate had seen hogs with better manners."
Personification
Who was the author of I Survived the American Revolution, 1776?
Lauren Tarshis
Who does Nate live with due to his father dying at sea, at the beginning of the book?
Uncle Storch
What does the word “Loyalist” mean?
A person who stayed loyal to Britain
What year does the story happen in?
1776
"His hands were like iron claws"
Similie
How did Nate's parents die?
His mother died from small pox and his father died during a storm at sea.
Who was Nate's oldest friend, whom he reconnects with at the end of chapter 8?
Paul Dobbins
What is freedom to govern yourself?
Independence
What country are the American colonists fighting against?
Britain
"Gunfire crackled through the air. KL-crack! Cannon blasts shook the ground. KABOOM!"
Onomatopoeia
How does Nathaniel change from the beginning to the end of the story?
He becomes more confident and brave
What was the name of the pirate that inspired Nate to have courage and gave him ideas throughout the story?
Slash O'Shea
What does the word “rebellion” mean?
Fighting back against a government or ruler
What battle near New York City is important in the story?
The Battle of Brooklyn (Long Island)
"And Nate's musket ball joined them in the blizzard of metal sweeping up the hill."
Personification
What does Nathaniel discover about war as the story goes on?
That war affects everyone’s lives
Who is the famous American General who appears in the story?
George Washington
What does the word “courage” mean?
Being brave even when you are scared
Where did General Washington launch a surprise attack on a Hessian camp on December 26, 1776?
Trenton, New Jersey
"The Hessians were pouring over the hills, like a churning wave of green and red and silver."
Simile
How did Nate escape being caught by the British?
He stole a coat from a Hessian who had died.