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Why did Katy hide in her parents' room inside her mother's wedding trunk?
Why did Katy hide in her parents' room inside her mother's wedding trunk?
- To find valuables to give to the intruders
- To eavesdrop on the conversation between John Warren and Ruben Otis
- To discover her mother's hidden secrets
- To avoid being found by the intruders (correct)
What emotions does Katy experience during the events of the story?
What emotions does Katy experience during the events of the story?
- Confidence and pride
- Fear and tension (correct)
- Joy and excitement
- Relaxation and calmness
Why does Katy feel guilty at the beginning of the story?
Why does Katy feel guilty at the beginning of the story?
- For betraying her family's political beliefs
- For hiding a doll during the Boston Tea Party (correct)
- For not helping her family during the conflicts
- For stealing her mother's jewelry
Who unexpectedly leaves the trunk lid open, aiding Katy's escape?
Who unexpectedly leaves the trunk lid open, aiding Katy's escape?
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What is the main theme that resonates at the end of the story?
What is the main theme that resonates at the end of the story?
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Study Notes
- The story is set during the Boston Tea Party, with the protagonist, Katy, feeling uneasy and guilty for hiding a doll.
- Katy's family is experiencing tensions and conflicts due to the political situation, with alliances shifting and friendships breaking.
- A group of individuals, including John Warren and Ruben Otis, come to Katy's house looking for valuables and discussing purchasing arms.
- Katy hides in her parents' room inside her mother's wedding trunk to escape being found by the intruders.
- Despite the fear and tension, John Warren unexpectedly leaves the trunk lid open, allowing Katy to breathe and eventually calling the others away.
- The event ends without harm, but leaves Katy questioning her future relationships and her identity as a Tory.
- The story concludes with a sense of family unity and the realization that even in difficult times, there is still goodness and connection that ties them all together.
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Test your knowledge on a story set during the Boston Tea Party, where a young girl named Katy hides a doll and experiences tensions within her family amidst political conflicts. Explore themes of fear, identity, and unity as Katy navigates through challenging circumstances.
