◼︎ Chapter 17 / Chapter XVII

  1. How many days are recorded in Chapter 17?

  2. Isabel says she and Ruth “kept one ear open” for the thud of Madam’s feet on the stairs.

    • What does it meant “to keep one ear open”?

  3. “The gossip from the market was fantastical.”

    • What two fantastical things were spoken of at the market?

  4. The visitor pounding on the door gave Isabel apoplexy.

    • Google: apoplexy definition kids

    • What does apoplexy mean?

  5. Why did Lockton “bellow like a stuck bull”?

  6. Why does Lockton want to burn his papers?

  7. Why does Mr. Lockton hit Madam?

  8. A carpenter nailed Lockton into a large crate marked “cheese.”

    • What’s going on?

  9. Which of the conspirators “flapped his mouth” and told the story of the plot against Washington?

  10. One “feller” was caught trying to cross a river.

    • Which river?

A+ BONUS: Make a list of the conspirators who were arrested and charged with treason.

  • List at least seven of the conspirators.