Name _________________________________ Date _________________________________
Samuel's Choice
Comprehension
1. How old was Samuel when he was bought as a slave?_______________________________
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2. What work did Samuel do in the Mill?__________________________________________
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3. Why did Samuel's master give him the job of rowing the boat?________________________
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4. The people of the colonies were "slaves" just like Samuel. Who was their master?
_____________________ Was he a good man? ____________________ Why or why not?
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5. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?_________________________________
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6. Where did Samuel first see the army from England?__________________________
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7. Who was the leader of the Sons of Liberty? _________________________________
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8. What were the names of some of the colonies who joined with Washington to
fight?_____________________________________________________________________
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9. Samuel gets involved with a battle on pages 22 and 23. Summarize what
was happening. ___________________________________________________________
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10. On page 24 Sana says, "It's up to you, Samuel." What does she want him
to do?_______________________________________________________________
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