Say What?
Just the Facts
Where is Creighton?
The Plot Thickens
Games
100
This quote was written in this character’s memoirs—“There never was a good war or a bad peace.”
Who is Ben Franklin.
100
America is governed by this country in the novel.
What is England.
100
The story opens in this city.
What is Bristol, England.
100
What was the first trait that Sophie could not master?
What is humility.
100
This game is reminiscent of the year in which the novel begins.
What is hangman.
200
This kind giant said this during the prison break at St. Marks—“Poh, you an’t heavy…I could lift three of you.”
Who is Peter.
200
Aside from Benedict Arnold and Ben Franklin, which other significant character is based on a real person?
Who is Peter. Peter was modeled after Peter Francisco, a Continental soldier who was 15 years old.
200
The protagonist meets the antagonist in this British Colony.
What is Charles Town, South Carolina.
200
What did Creighton’s father tell Creighton to do if they didn’t make it?
What is “leave him behind”.
200
This game gets Creighton in trouble with Franklin.
What is commerce.
300
The character who said—“You were always good at feigning injury.”—did not survive his!
Who is Colonel Gower.
300
Portrayed as a Patriot hero in the novel, this character was a Patriot traitor in actual history.
Who is Benedict Arnold.
300
The conflict of the story (loyalty) takes shape in this place of exile.
What is New Orleans.
300
Who sets the print shop on fire?
What is British soldiers disguised as Indians.
300
What "game" is Creighton playing throughout most of the story?
What is spy.
400
“I don’t plan on paying a visit to the Governor’s mansion.”—is this character’s comment to Creighton.
Who is Benedict Arnold.
400
Franklin printed this non-subversive paper in real life.
What is the Pennsylvania Gazette.
400
A fatal duel happens here.
What is Pensacola, Florida.
400
Creighton changes his allegiance at this juncture of the story.
What is the burning of Franklin's print shop.
400
Creighton reflects on this metaphor at the end of the story.
What is life is not a game.
500
“Soldiers quickly learn not to regard their adversaries as people; they’re just the enemy.”—are this character’s words of wisdom.
Who is Harry Brown.
500
Just as in the novel, these forces invade British territory, but far from being defeated, they capture all of the British holdings in Florida.
What is the Spanish.
500
The climax of the story takes place here.
What is St. Mark's, Florida.
500
What fatal injury did Colonel Gower receive?
What is a shot in his side that went through his lung.
500
What did Creighton say to his father at the end of the book when his father asked him if he was playing a game?
What is “no sir, not any more”.