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Esther ForbesA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key plot points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.
Reading Check
1. What is Mr. Lapham’s profession?
2. What object does Mr. Hancock ask Mr. Lapham to make?
3. What object establishes Johnny’s relation to the Lyte family?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. How do Johnny’s actions at the start of the novel demonstrate his pride?
2. What prank does Dove play on Johnny, and what happens as a result?
3. Who is Rab, and how does he help Johnny?
Paired Resource
Reading Check
1. Who warns Johnny that Mr. Lyte is corrupt?
2. What does Johnny do for his job at the printing office?
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