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Why is Chapter 5 entitled 'The Boston Observer'?
Why is Chapter 5 entitled 'The Boston Observer'?
Because Johnny gets a job at The Boston Observer.
What is shown in the picture at the beginning of the chapter?
What is shown in the picture at the beginning of the chapter?
It's Rab working at the printing shop.
How does Merchant Lyte get the cup back?
How does Merchant Lyte get the cup back?
When Johnny tried to sell him the cup, Merchant Lyte stole it by threatening Johnny with his bodyguards.
How did Rab get Cilla's mother to allow her to go to court?
How did Rab get Cilla's mother to allow her to go to court?
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What job does Johnny get at the print shop?
What job does Johnny get at the print shop?
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Why is Goblin hard to ride? What does Rab mean by his explanation that the horse sees skirts and petticoats and 'thinks they are white hippogriffs'?
Why is Goblin hard to ride? What does Rab mean by his explanation that the horse sees skirts and petticoats and 'thinks they are white hippogriffs'?
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How does Johnny become well informed about political matters?
How does Johnny become well informed about political matters?
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Why are there so many chairs stored above the print shop?
Why are there so many chairs stored above the print shop?
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How is Johnny's life different now that he lives with the Lornes? How does Mrs. Lorne treat Johnny compared with the way that Mrs. Lapham treated him?
How is Johnny's life different now that he lives with the Lornes? How does Mrs. Lorne treat Johnny compared with the way that Mrs. Lapham treated him?
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What arrangement does Johnny make with Cilla? Why?
What arrangement does Johnny make with Cilla? Why?
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How does being around Rab change Johnny for the better?
How does being around Rab change Johnny for the better?
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Rab is self-contained and ordinarily quiet, but sometimes he comes 'outside himself.' What are two examples of these times?
Rab is self-contained and ordinarily quiet, but sometimes he comes 'outside himself.' What are two examples of these times?
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Study Notes
Chapter Title: The Boston Observer
- Chapter 5 focuses on Johnny Tremain's new job at The Boston Observer, marking a significant shift in his life.
Visual Elements
- The chapter opens with an illustration of Rab working at the printing shop, emphasizing the environment Johnny will be a part of.
Merchant Lyte and the Cup
- Merchant Lyte reacquires the cup from Johnny through intimidation, using his bodyguards to threaten him during the attempted sale.
Rab and Cilla's Court Appearance
- Rab persuades Cilla's mother, Mrs. Lapham, to allow Cilla to attend court by presenting a deceptive letter falsely claiming a summons from the governor.
Johnny's Job
- Johnny's role at the print shop involves delivering newspapers on horseback, integrating him further into the political landscape of Boston.
Goblin's Riding Difficulty
- Goblin, the horse, is challenging to ride because he is easily frightened, particularly by skirts and petticoats, which he associates with mythical creatures.
Political Awareness
- Johnny becomes knowledgeable about political issues through newspaper readings, conversations with Rab and Uncle Lorne, and by listening to revolutionary leaders.
Secret Meetings
- Chairs stored above the print shop serve the purpose of hosting secret meetings, indicating the covert nature of political discussions at the time.
Change in Living Conditions
- Living with the Lornes significantly improves Johnny's situation; Mrs. Lorne treats him with kindness and attentiveness, contrasting sharply with Mrs. Lapham’s previous indifference.
Arrangement with Cilla
- Johnny agrees to meet Cilla biweekly to assist her with carrying water buckets, highlighting his continued affection and desire to support her despite no longer living with the Laphams.
Personal Growth through Rab
- Being around Rab positively influences Johnny, teaching him to manage his temper, show compassion, and cope with his disability without drawing undue attention.
Rab's Outbursts
- Despite his generally quiet demeanor, Rab exhibits bursts of exuberance during specific moments, such as while dancing joyfully or defending himself in a confrontation with the butchers.
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This quiz focuses on Chapter 5 of 'Johnny Tremain', titled 'The Boston Observer'. It covers key events and characters introduced in this chapter, such as Johnny's new job and the interaction with Merchant Lyte. Test your knowledge on the pivotal moments that shape the story's progression!
