I Survived the American Revolution, 1776

Every one of these has the same answer, and that is the point. In a real battle the question is read aloud with a dozen other books in play, and students have a few seconds to place it. Here is what a battle might ask about I Survived the American Revolution, 1776. Use them as a quiz, a trivia round, or BOTB practice.

1. 1

   Early in the book

   In what book does a cruel uncle crack a goose bone with his large teeth while cursing George Washington?

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   I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis

   Uncle Storch is a loud, rude Loyalist who hates the Patriot cause. Nate watches him gobble roasted goose through the dining room window while working in the hot vegetable garden, which sets up how miserable Nate's life with his uncle is.

2. 2

   First half

   In what book does a newly freed slave fight in the army to earn money to buy his wife's freedom?

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   I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis

   Martin was freed by his owner so he could fight, but his wife and daughter were not. He hopes his meager soldier's pay will help him buy their freedom. His story forces Nate to question the meaning of the Declaration of Independence.

3. 3

   First half

   In what book do soldiers in dark green and red uniforms wear pointed silver hats and thick black mustaches?

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   I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis

   The Hessians, German soldiers hired by King George, are famous for their green-and-red coats and tall silver caps. The men in Nate's camp whisper the word "Hessians" like a curse, fearing their extra-long bayonets most of all.

4. 4

   Second half

   In what book does a howling wind rip apart tents, knock over trees, and send barrels flying through the air?

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   I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis

   The storm of August 21 rages over New York City with a fury that wrecks camp tents and hurls barrels through the air. Nate lies awake all night sure the wind is warning him that something terrible is on its way.

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   Second half

   In what book does a boy feel almost lifted off the ground by a leader's words?

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   I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis

   As General Washington speaks to the men about freedom, Nate feels the words physically raise him up. It is a moment he knows he will never forget, and hours later the general's voice still seems to echo through the camp.

6. 6

   Near the end

   In what book does a boy join a stampede of bloodied soldiers rushing to the safety of a fort?

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   I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis

   Nate is caught up in a rushing wave of panicked American soldiers pouring out of the woods, cannonballs and musket balls screaming past them. He survives the run and collapses inside the fort, searching faces for Paul and the Connecticut 5th.