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Why does Mr. Lapham watch the different artisans at their trades?
Why does Mr. Lapham watch the different artisans at their trades?
So he can figure out what trades he can do with his damaged hands.
Who finally offers Johnny the job? Does he take it? Why or why not?
Who finally offers Johnny the job? Does he take it? Why or why not?
The butcher; He does not take the job because he doesn't think he can kill animals.
Who is Mr. Tweedie and where is he from?
Who is Mr. Tweedie and where is he from?
He is a silversmith from Baltimore.
Why did Mrs. Lapham make certain Mr. Tweedie was not married?
Why did Mrs. Lapham make certain Mr. Tweedie was not married?
What does Mr. Lapham think about the Boston Observer?
What does Mr. Lapham think about the Boston Observer?
When Johnny goes into the Boston Observer shop, why do you think he told Rab everything about himself?
When Johnny goes into the Boston Observer shop, why do you think he told Rab everything about himself?
What work does Rab tell Johnny he can have if he wants it?
What work does Rab tell Johnny he can have if he wants it?
How does Johnny describe Mr. Tweedie?
How does Johnny describe Mr. Tweedie?
Why does Mr. Lapham throw Johnny out of the house?
Why does Mr. Lapham throw Johnny out of the house?
Why did some of the vendors count their goods after Johnny walked by?
Why did some of the vendors count their goods after Johnny walked by?
What merchant does Johnny decide to see about a job?
What merchant does Johnny decide to see about a job?
Mr. Hancock is impressed with Johnny's reading and adding. Why do you think these qualities were important to him?
Mr. Hancock is impressed with Johnny's reading and adding. Why do you think these qualities were important to him?
Why did Mr. Hancock give Johnny a bag of silver?
Why did Mr. Hancock give Johnny a bag of silver?
What does Johnny do with all the money from Mr. Hancock?
What does Johnny do with all the money from Mr. Hancock?
How does Johnny feel both physically and mentally after his meal?
How does Johnny feel both physically and mentally after his meal?
What did Johnny buy for Cilla and Isannah? What does Mr. Lapham think Johnny has done?
What did Johnny buy for Cilla and Isannah? What does Mr. Lapham think Johnny has done?
Why were both Madge and Dorcas trying to date Mr. Frizel?
Why were both Madge and Dorcas trying to date Mr. Frizel?
What does Isannah say to hurt Johnny?
What does Isannah say to hurt Johnny?
What does Johnny think that Isannah's words mean about everyone he knows?
What does Johnny think that Isannah's words mean about everyone he knows?
Johnny wanders around all night; where does he end up?
Johnny wanders around all night; where does he end up?
Where does Johnny finally decide to go?
Where does Johnny finally decide to go?
Flashcards
Mr. Lapham's Observations
Mr. Lapham's Observations
Mr. Lapham observes various artisans to determine which trades he can pursue despite his damaged hands.
Johnny's Job Offer from Butcher
Johnny's Job Offer from Butcher
Johnny rejects a job offer from the butcher because he is unable to kill animals.
Mr. Tweedie
Mr. Tweedie
A skilled silversmith from Baltimore essential to the Lapham family's business.
Mrs. Lapham's Marriage Plans
Mrs. Lapham's Marriage Plans
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Boston Observer and Rebellion
Boston Observer and Rebellion
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Friendship with Rab
Friendship with Rab
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Newspaper Delivery Job
Newspaper Delivery Job
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Johnny's Description of Mr. Tweedie
Johnny's Description of Mr. Tweedie
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Conflict with Mr. Lapham
Conflict with Mr. Lapham
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Suspicion of Theft
Suspicion of Theft
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Seeking Employment from Hancock
Seeking Employment from Hancock
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Hancock's Skills Requirement
Hancock's Skills Requirement
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Hancock's Act of Kindness
Hancock's Act of Kindness
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Johnny's Spending Spree
Johnny's Spending Spree
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Johnny's Guilt and Regret
Johnny's Guilt and Regret
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Gifts and Suspicion
Gifts and Suspicion
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Competition for Mr. Frizel
Competition for Mr. Frizel
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Isannah's Hurtful Remark
Isannah's Hurtful Remark
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Johnny's Interpretation
Johnny's Interpretation
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Night of Wandering
Night of Wandering
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Decision to Seek Mr. Lyte
Decision to Seek Mr. Lyte
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Study Notes
Mr. Lapham's Observations
- Mr. Lapham observes various artisans to determine what trades he can pursue despite his damaged hands.
Job Offers and Decisions
- Johnny is offered a job by the butcher but declines due to his inability to kill animals.
Mr. Tweedie
- Mr. Tweedie is a silversmith from Baltimore, crucial for the Lapham family's business.
Mrs. Lapham's Intentions
- Mrs. Lapham ensures Mr. Tweedie is unmarried to potentially marry one of her daughters, preserving the family business.
Boston Observer and Opinions
- Mr. Lapham believes the Boston Observer spreads information inciting rebellion, primarily catering to the Whigs.
Johnny's Comfort with Rab
- Johnny opens up to Rab at the Boston Observer shop because Rab makes him feel comfortable and doesn’t pry into his past or injuries.
Job Opportunity with Rab
- Rab suggests Johnny can work delivering newspapers for the Boston Observer.
Johnny's Views on Mr. Tweedie
- Johnny describes Mr. Tweedie as a "squeak-pig," depicting him as timid and nervous.
Conflict with Mr. Lapham
- Johnny is thrown out by Mr. Lapham after insulting Mr. Tweedie, as Mrs. Lapham wants to retain a silversmith in the family.
Suspicion of Theft
- Vendors count their goods after Johnny's passage, suspecting theft based on his shabby appearance and gesture of keeping his hand in his pocket.
Seeking Employment
- Johnny chooses to approach merchant John Hancock in search of a job.
Importance of Skills to Mr. Hancock
- Mr. Hancock values reading and arithmetic skills for running a counting house, as errors could be costly.
Johnny's Gesture of Goodwill
- Mr. Hancock gives Johnny a bag of silver out of sympathy for his condition.
Johnny's Spending
- Johnny spends all of Hancock's money on a feast and gifts for Cilla and Isannah, along with new shoes for himself.
Johnny's Mixed Emotions
- After overindulging, Johnny feels physically uncomfortable and guilty for spending excessively without forethought.
Gifts for Cilla and Isannah
- Johnny purchases drawing supplies for Cilla and limes for Isannah, but Mr. Lapham suspects he may have stolen the items.
Competition for Mr. Frizel
- Both Madge and Dorcas are vying for Mr. Frizel's attention, unwilling to engage with Mr. Tweedy.
Isannah's Hurtful Remarks
- Isannah tells Johnny to avoid touching her due to his "dreadful hand," reflecting societal attitudes towards his injury.
Johnny's Reflection on Isannah's Words
- Johnny interprets Isannah’s remark as representative of the opinions held by others around him.
Night of Wandering
- Johnny spends the night wandering and eventually finds himself at his mother's grave in Cobb's Hill Cemetery.
Decision to Seek Mr. Lyte
- Ultimately, Johnny resolves to go to Mr. Lyte, seeking a new direction.
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