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1. Choose the meaning that best matches the word in italics.

The inflammatory remarks of men such as Sam Adams and James Otis did much to move the colonists to revolt against England. (1 point)
carelessly worded
meant to cause peace
ambiguous or unclear
capable of causing unrest

2. Which of the following statements best summarizes the “fiddler’s bill” Bostonians had to pay for the tea party, as described in Section 1 of Chapter VII? (1 point)
The port of Boston was closed to all ships, and huge numbers of workers lost their jobs. Many people struggled to put food on their tables.
British soldiers were sent to Boston to enforce British law. The soldiers camped on the Common, carried muskets, and sometimes mingled with the colonists.
The Port of Boston was closed, General Gage was put in charge of Boston, and British soldiers were sent to Boston to enforce British law.
England’s punishment of Bostonians led colonists in all 13 colonies, even those who had had little interest in Boston’s struggles, to unite and help each other.

3. Which of the following passages from the novel is most useful in helping you determine what type of ruler General Gage is? Select all that apply. (2 points)
Sam Adams was so happy his hands shook worse than ever.
He was not brilliant, but he was no tyrant.
His Majesty’s fleet surrounded Boston, enforcing the Port Act.
The papers were allowed to print outrageous things about himself and his troops