Johnny Tremain Chapter 6 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Why didn't the colonists like the tax put on tea?

The colonists didn't like the fact that they had no representation in the British parliament.

Why did Johnny go around the village and tell people they owed 8 shillings to the Boston Observer?

Johnny tells them they owe 8 shillings because that was a way to say the Observers Club had a meeting at 8.

How can you tell Johnny has learned to write again?

Johnny wrote a note perfectly to Mr. Hancock after previously failing to write during job hunting.

Who was Lavinia Lyte?

Lavinia Lyte is Merchant Lyte's daughter. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Doctor Church and what did people think of him?

Josiah Quincy tells Johnny not to tell him about it because they think he's crooked. Signup and view all the answers

What information did Cilla give Johnny and how did Johnny's attitude toward her change?

Cilla tells Johnny that Dusty ran away to sea, leading Johnny to prefer Lavinia Lyte over Pricilla Lapham. Signup and view all the answers

What did Johnny do when Dr. Warren asked to see his hand?

Johnny ignored Dr. Warren the first time he was asked. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Observers Club decide to do in 20 days - December 16 - and why?

They decided to have a tea party in the Boston Harbor because the ship had to unload the cargo or return to Britain. Signup and view all the answers

What were the names of the three ships?

The Dartmouth, the Eleanor, and the Beaver. Signup and view all the answers

What did Johnny have to do on Sam Adams' words on the day of the Boston Tea Party?

Johnny had to blow the whistle while running back to Rab. Signup and view all the answers

What did they dress up as and why?

They dressed up as Indians to remain unrecognizable while dumping the tea. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Johnny practicing chopping wood?

He needed to strengthen his left arm to chop open the tea chests for the Boston Tea Party. Signup and view all the answers

Why were mass meetings held every day at the Boston Observers Club?

To see if the ships had unloaded their cargo or returned to Britain and to show that they did not resort to violence. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Colonists' Views on Taxation

Colonists opposed the tea tax due to lack of representation in British Parliament, not because the price was high.

Johnny's Scheme with Boston Observer

Johnny informed villagers they owed 8 shillings to signal a meeting of the Observers Club at that amount.

Johnny's Writing Skills

Johnny demonstrated his regained writing abilities by composing a perfect note for Mr. Hancock, contrasting with his previous failure to write "John Hancock Esquire."

Lavinia Lyte's Identity

Lavinia Lyte is the daughter of Merchant Lyte. Johnny assists her in dismounting from her horse.

Doctor Church's Reputation

Doctor Church is considered to be untrustworthy, as indicated by Josiah Quincy’s warnings to Johnny.

Cilla and Johnny's Relationship

Cilla informs Johnny about Dusty running away to sea, leading Johnny to reconsider his feelings, favoring Lavinia Lyte over Pricilla Lapham.

Encounter with Dr. Warren

When Dr. Warren inquired about his hand, Johnny initially ignored him, later attributing his injury to God's will.

Observers Club's Plans

The Observers Club scheduled a tea party in Boston Harbor for December 16, coinciding with the deadline for the ships to unload or return to Britain.

Names of the Ships

The three ships involved were the Dartmouth, the Eleanor, and the Beaver.

Role during the Boston Tea Party

Johnny was chosen to blow the whistle and run back to Rab, selected for his speed.

Disguises for the Tea Party

Participants dressed as Indians in red and black to remain unrecognizable while dumping tea into the harbor as a protest.

Practicing Chopping Wood

Johnny practiced chopping wood to strengthen his left arm in preparation for opening tea chests during the Boston Tea Party.

Purpose of Mass Meetings

Daily meetings at the Boston Observers Club were held to monitor the status of ships and demonstrate a commitment to non-violence.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 6 from 'Johnny Tremain' with these flashcards. This quiz covers key concepts, including colonial attitudes towards taxation and Johnny's actions in the village. Perfect for reviewing important themes and events from the chapter.