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What year does Chapter 1 take place?
1843
Who is the neighbor that Lyddie and Charlie sell the new calf to?
What does Lyddie receive to wear when she first arrives at Cutler's Tavern?
A store bought calico dress
Lyddie feels comfortable about leaving her family behind.
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Who is Ezekial Abernathy?
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What type of work does Lyddie aspire to do in Massachusetts?
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What does Triphena give to Lyddie as she prepares to go to Lowell?
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Who helps Lyddie get a job at the factory?
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Diana Goss is well-liked by all of Lyddie's roommates.
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What does Lyddie find hard to do after her first day at the factory?
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What does Lyddie learn about her sister, Agnes, while at the factory?
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What does Lyddie do when Mr. Marsden tries to make an inappropriate advance?
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Who teaches Lyddie how to read and write at the factory?
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What happens to Betsy after she signs the petition for better working conditions?
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What does Lyddie sign to warn Mr. Marsden?
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Lyddie returns to Cutler's Tavern after leaving the factory.
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What proposal does Luke Stevens make to Lyddie?
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Study Notes
Chapter 1
- Set in 1843, Lyddie confronts a bear that intrudes on her family's Vermont cabin, ultimately protecting her family.
- Lyddie's mother interprets the bear's visit as a divine sign and moves to live with relatives, leaving Lyddie and her brother Charlie to manage the family farm.
- After winter, they discover their mother has rented out the farm and arranged jobs to alleviate family debt.
Chapter 2
- Lyddie and Charlie sell a calf to Quaker Stevens for $25, despite the calf belonging to him as well.
- Post-lunch with the Stevens family, Charlie secures a job at Bakers Mill while Lyddie becomes a maid at Cutler's Tavern.
- Luke Stevens offers to watch their farmhouse in their absence.
Chapter 3
- Upon arriving at Cutler's Tavern, Lyddie is dirty and in an ill-fitting homemade dress.
- Mrs. Cutler instructs Lyddie to clean up, and she is given a calico dress.
- Lyddie learns from a factory worker, dressed in silk, about higher wages in Lowell factories, which ignites her ambitions.
Chapter 4
- Lyddie befriends Triphena, the tavern cook, who shares a story about perseverance using the metaphor of two frogs in a bucket.
- Charlie visits, alleviating Lyddie's homesickness, and she becomes aware of the cash rewards for runaway slaves.
Chapter 5
- Lyddie visits home and discovers Charlie is in school, stirring jealousy.
- She unexpectedly finds a runaway slave hiding in her house.
EZEKIAL ABERNATHY
- The runaway slave, who identifies as Ezekial Abernathy, inspires Lyddie with his plight for freedom.
- She altruistically gives him her calf money to help him escape to Canada.
Chapter 6
- Lyddie contemplates the $100 reward for reporting a runaway slave and resolves to help Ezekial.
- After returning to the tavern, she is fired by Mrs. Cutler for her absence, but Triphena advises her to hide.
- Lyddie declines hiding and chooses to pursue work in Massachusetts factories.
Chapter 7
- Triphena gifts Lyddie money and boots for her journey to Lowell.
- Lyddie ingeniously helps a carriage stuck in mud, impressing the coachman, who offers to take her to a boarding house.
MRS.BEDLOW
- Mrs. Bedlow, the coachman’s sister, provides Lyddie with guidance and assistance in securing a job.
Chapter 8
- Mrs. Bedlow helps Lyddie purchase new clothing and find a position at Concord Corporation.
- Lyddie meets her new roommates who inform her about the corporation's expectations for religious attendance.
Chapter 9
- Lyddie begins work at the factory where overseer Mr. Marsden assigns her to Diana Goss, who teaches Lyddie to read and write, despite her roommates' warnings.
DIANA GOSS
- A factory reform advocate dedicated to improving conditions at work.
Chapter 10
- Lyddie struggles with the demands of factory life, ultimately enjoying Betsy's reading of "Oliver Twist" to her during a fatigued moment.
Chapter 11
- Lyddie finds inspiration in Betsy's aspirations toward Oberlin College.
- She intensifies her work efforts during summer break and continues her affection for "Oliver Twist," resisting Diana's calls for reform meeting involvement.
Chapter 12
- Lyddie draws parallels between her life and the struggles depicted in "Oliver Twist."
- She faces news of her sister Agnes's death and her mother's increasing demands for money, while her roommate Prudence falls ill.
Chapter 13
- Betsy labels factory girls as slaves; Lyddie disagrees, believing her paid labor is different.
- Despite a severe workload, Lyddie's dedication shines as she becomes a top producer at the factory.
- Betsy's activism leads to her firing after signing a petition for better conditions, causing further distress for Lyddie.
Chapter 14
- Lyddie faces the challenge of training a new worker.
- A visit from Luke Stevens brings her a letter from Ezekial, repaying her loan with interest, prompting feelings of resentment towards sending money to her mother.
Chapter 15
- Family trouble surfaces with news of her mother in an asylum and the planned sale of their family farm.
- Lyddie manages to keep Rachel with her through Mrs. Bedlow’s kindness and seeks to prevent the farm's sale through Charlie.
Chapter 16
- Lyddie invests her earnings in clothing and books for Rachel but faces harassment from Mr. Marsden at work, leading to her illness.
- During recovery, support comes from Mrs. Bedlow, Rachel, Diana, and Brigid.
Rachel
- Lyddie's six-year-old sister, facing hardships but showing resilience.
Chapter 17
- Lyddie's return to work brings anxiety, yet she finds support from her friends who maintain her looms in her absence.
- Rachel starts working at the mill, developing health issues that worry Lyddie.
Chapter 18
- Charlie shares news of Rachel's new living arrangements and the sale of the farm.
- Lyddie rejects Luke Stevens' marriage proposal, feeling insulted by the implication of being bought along with the property.
Chapter 19
- Lyddie deals with loneliness as Diana leaves due to pregnancy and the departure of her sister Rachel.
- The factory becomes her sole focus, leading to relentless work and emotional suppression.
Chapter 20
- Lyddie steps into a mentoring role, aiding new workers and combating Mr. Marsden's inappropriate actions towards Brigid.
Chapter 21
- Lyddie's resistance against Mr. Marsden results in her dismissal, an event marking her commitment to self-education and asserting independence.
Chapter 22
- With her savings, Lyddie purchases a new "Oliver Twist" and a dictionary.
- She becomes enraged upon understanding moral turpitude, confronting Mr. Marsden about his inappropriate behavior.
Chapter 23
- Returning to Cutler's Tavern, Lyddie seeks her old job but finds it filled.
- She dreams of attending college, telling Luke Stevens she will return stronger and educated after establishing her independence.
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This quiz focuses on the summary of Chapter 1 of the book 'Lyddie'. Set in 1843, it highlights Lyddie's encounter with a bear and the impact it has on her family. Explore the key events and themes as Lyddie steps up to protect her loved ones from danger.
