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What activity did Ellen and her mother do in the kitchen with the wigs?
What activity did Ellen and her mother do in the kitchen with the wigs?
- Style wigs for father's customers
- Make wigs for the villagers
- Curl the wigs for redcoat officers (correct)
- Dress the wigs for soldiers
Why did Ellen remember the night in August vividly?
Why did Ellen remember the night in August vividly?
- Her father had locked up the schoolhouse
- The alarm came to their village
- Ezra went to join the village militia
- The British army came to New York (correct)
What was Ellen's father's reaction when he heard the alarm in August?
What was Ellen's father's reaction when he heard the alarm in August?
- Stayed calm and composed
- Rushed off with his musket to join the other men (correct)
- Sent Ellen and her mother away
- Locked up the schoolhouse
How did Ellen feel about the kitchen environment?
How did Ellen feel about the kitchen environment?
Why did Ellen's mother feel wistful in the conversation with Ellen?
Why did Ellen's mother feel wistful in the conversation with Ellen?
What event prompted Ellen's brother Ezra to go with their father to join the village militia?
What event prompted Ellen's brother Ezra to go with their father to join the village militia?
Why did Mother bite her lip and become silent when Ellen asked about Ezra?
Why did Mother bite her lip and become silent when Ellen asked about Ezra?
What event led Mother and Ellen to go back to New York?
What event led Mother and Ellen to go back to New York?
Why did Mother emphasize the need for caution to Ellen in New York?
Why did Mother emphasize the need for caution to Ellen in New York?
What made Mother nervous and upset most of the time?
What made Mother nervous and upset most of the time?
Why did Ellen and her mother have to walk ten miles back to New York?
Why did Ellen and her mother have to walk ten miles back to New York?
What event deeply affected Mother and Ellen after the Battle of Brooklyn Heights?
What event deeply affected Mother and Ellen after the Battle of Brooklyn Heights?
