Available Answers

1. 1.

   Choose the best option to complete each sentence.

   1. Tabby looked anxiously about her because
      1. she was afraid of strangers.
      2. she thought someone was following her.
      3. she was carrying an important secret message.
   2. The Deacon decided to send Tabby to the house of Mr Bliss because
      1. it was important to know who the strangers were.
      2. Mrs Bliss needed some eggs.
      3. Mr bliss had visitors.
   3. Tabby decided to hide under the table because
      1. she was a natural spy and loved her job.
      2. she wanted to hear the conversation of the men.
      3. she was curious to find out if she could hide there.
   4. The two British soldiers were visiting Concord because
      1. they wanted to get information about the revolutionaries' plans.
      2. they were invited to lunch by Mr Bliss.
      3. they wished to know if the revolutionaries would fight.
2. 2.

   What was in the basket that Tabby carried? (paras 1-2)

3. 3.

   Why did a guard of ten men patrol the town at night? What were they expecting? (para 3-4)

4. 4.

   On what task did Tabby set out from home? Why do you think she was chosen for that task? (para 5)

5. 5.

   What made Tabby's cheeks turn pale suddenly? (para 6)

6. 6.

   How do we know that the Bliss family was expecting special guests? (para 13)