This extraordinary Disney film started with Johnny Tremain: A Novel for Old and Young by Massachusetts historian and novelist Esther Forbes. … Though Johnny is a fictional figure, the
intriguing novel is historically accurate and full of
the color and rich detail of that exciting era.
Why did Priscilla serve as a witness for Johnny?
Why did Priscilla serve as a witness for Johnny?
It was her duty
.
Who is Johnny Tremain based on?
Historical.
Samuel Adams
: Political leader of the Revolutionary forces. He wrote numerous pamphlets inciting and inspiring the revolution. John Hancock: One of the wealthiest men in Boston and a leader of the Whigs.
Why was Johnny not supposed to be working when he got injured?
Why wasn't Johnny supposed to be working when he got injured?
It was his birthday
. It was the Sabbath. He was still an apprentice.
What is the main problem in the book Johnny Tremain?
The story begins in the summer of 1773 and ends during April of 1775. major conflict Johnny
struggles to overcome his arrogance and selfishness and to develop into an independent, humble, generous, and patient young man
. Similarly, the colonists struggle to gain independence from the oppressive British government.
Who is the antagonist in Johnny Tremain?
Dove
. The antagonist is the character we don't like, the guy who's causing all the trouble. At first, this role goes to Dove, who after all, is the cause of Johnny's accident. However, Dove disappears for quite some time, and when he shows up again, he's no longer the person antagonizing Johnny.
What is the resolution in Johnny Tremain?
Resolution. Johnny
takes Rab's gun and learns from Dr. Warren that his hand can be fixed
. Johnny is ready to take Rab's place and fight for a new nation.
Does Johnny Tremain marry Cilla?
No,
Johnny Tremain does not marry Cilla
in the novel Johnny Tremain.
Did Dr Warren fix Johnny's hand?
What did Doctor Warren say he could do to fix Johnny's hand?
He could remove Johnny's thumb to enable him to use the rest of his hand freely. He could cut the scar tissue and free Johnny's thumb.
How old is Mr Lapham?
Mr.
Percival Tweedie is
nearly forty years old
and a bachelor. After Johnny's injury, Mrs. Lapham takes in Mr.
What did the Sons of Liberty do in Johnny Tremain?
The Sons of Liberty are a secret organization in Johnny Tremain. Johnny
works as a spy and general errand boy for
the Boston Whigs, who make up the…
What is the item that the colonists in Boston are protesting against?
Boston Tea Party Engraving
This engraving from 1789 shows the events of December 16, 1773. Dressed as American Indians, colonists dumped nearly 90,000 pounds of British East India Company tea into Boston Harbor in protest against
the Tea Act
.
What did Samuel Adams do after the Tea Act was passed?
After the British Parliament passed the Tea Act in 1773, which sought to force the colonists to buy their tea from the British East India Company, Adams
helped organize Bostonians to hinder the tea shipments
.
What job does Johnny finally end up getting?
What job does Johnny finally get in spite of his crippled hand? Mr. Lorne hires
Johnny to deliver newspapers
despite his crippled hand.
What happened to Cilla in Johnny Tremain?
Like many colonists, she becomes an ardent Whig, and she refuses to leave for London with the rest of the Lyte household, including Isannah, on the eve of the Revolution. At the book's end,
Cilla loses her sister but gains the boy she has always loved.
Who is Mr Tweedie?
Tweedie.
A silversmith
who becomes Mr. Lapham's business partner after Johnny's accident. When none of her daughters will marry him, Mrs.
