Questions and Answers
What is the setting of the novel?
The novel is set in Boston, Massachusetts, in the years 1774-1775.
What is Johnny's job?
He is an apprentice silversmith to Mr. Lapham.
How does Johnny get along with Dove and Dusty, and how do they feel about him?
Johnny bosses them around. Dove fights back, but Dusty is afraid of Johnny.
Which rich merchant came to the shop and why?
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Why did Mr. Lapham have Johnny read the Bible verse?
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What did Johnny tell Cilla about his middle name and his childhood?
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Study Notes
Setting
- The novel takes place in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Timeline spans the years 1774-1775, a period leading up to the American Revolution.
Johnny's Occupation
- Johnny is an apprentice silversmith.
- He works under Mr. Lapham, a skilled craftsman in the trade.
Relationships with Peers
- Johnny has a domineering attitude towards Dove and Dusty.
- Dove often retaliates against Johnny's orders, while Dusty feels intimidated by him.
Notable Visitor
- John Hancock, a prominent merchant, visits the silversmith shop.
- He commissions a sugar basin as a gift for his aunt, replacing one previously made by Mr. Lapham that was damaged.
Lesson in Humility
- Mr. Lapham instructs Johnny to read a Bible verse.
- The purpose is to instill the value of humility in Johnny's character.
Personal History
- Johnny shares with Cilla that his middle name is Lyte.
- His mother, related to Jonathan Lyte, gave him a monogrammed silver cup before her death.
- She advised Johnny to seek Mr. Lyte's help if he ever faced hardship.
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