Johnny Tremain Chapter 3 Questions

Questions and Answers

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?

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?

He is a silversmith from Baltimore.

Why did Mrs. Lapham make certain Mr. Tweedie was not married?

She needed Mr. Tweedie to marry Madge or Dorcas so that the silversmith business would remain in the family. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr. Lapham think about the Boston Observer?

He thinks it prints information that promotes rebellion. Signup and view all the answers

When Johnny goes into the Boston Observer shop, why do you think he told Rab everything about himself?

Rab makes Johnny feel comfortable and feeds him. He also doesn't ask him about his hand and what happened to it. Signup and view all the answers

What work does Rab tell Johnny he can have if he wants it?

He tells him he can work delivering papers for the Observer if he wants the job. Signup and view all the answers

How does Johnny describe Mr. Tweedie?

He calls him timid and nervous. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mr. Lapham throw Johnny out of the house?

He keeps insulting Mr. Tweedie. Signup and view all the answers

Why did some of the vendors count their goods after Johnny walked by?

They thought that Johnny might have stolen the butter because of his shabby appearance as well as keeping his hand in his pocket. Signup and view all the answers

What merchant does Johnny decide to see about a job?

John Hancock. Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Hancock is impressed with Johnny's reading and adding. Why do you think these qualities were important to him?

In order to run a counting house, one needed to be able to read and add well. Otherwise mistakes would be made and John Hancock would lose money. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mr. Hancock give Johnny a bag of silver?

Mr. Hancock felt bad for Johnny and his hand. Signup and view all the answers

What does Johnny do with all the money from Mr. Hancock?

He buys a bunch of food from the Afric Queen and stuffs himself. He also buys Cilla and Isannah gifts as well as new shoes for himself. Signup and view all the answers

How does Johnny feel both physically and mentally after his meal?

He feels too stuffed and guilty for spending so much money without thinking. Signup and view all the answers

What did Johnny buy for Cilla and Isannah? What does Mr. Lapham think Johnny has done?

He bought drawing items for Cilla and limes for Isannah; Mr. Lapham thought that Johnny had begun stealing since he didn't have any money before. Signup and view all the answers

Why were both Madge and Dorcas trying to date Mr. Frizel?

Neither of them wanted to date Mr. Tweedie. Signup and view all the answers

What does Isannah say to hurt Johnny?

Isannah told Johnny not to touch her with his dreadful hand. Signup and view all the answers

What does Johnny think that Isannah's words mean about everyone he knows?

He thinks that she had said what most people think. Signup and view all the answers

Johnny wanders around all night; where does he end up?

He ends up at his mother's grave at Cobb's Hill Cemetery. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Johnny finally decide to go?

He decides to go to Mr. Lyte. Signup and view all the answers

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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