Discussion Director
Revolutionary War

Section 1. Samuel's Choice (p.1-15)
 

1. Where is Samuel's new home?  P.1 paragraph 1
        a. Manhattan
        b. Brooklyn
        c. Boston
        d. Long Island
answer b
 

2. What type of labor does Samuel do on the farm?

P.3 paragraph 2, answer: Samuel's day begins at sunrise, and ends at dark.  They ground wheat to make bread at the mill.  The slaves are forced to shovel flour into bags, and load the bags into boats.
 

3. What skill does Samuel learn from Master Isaac?

P.5 paragraph 1, answer: Samuel learned the currents, and how to sail a boat.
 

4. What is one of the themes that Samuel discusses with Sana?
P. 10 paragraph 2, answer: Sana and Samuel talk about making freedom bread for the day they are free from slavery.  Sana exclaims that people need to open their eyes and take the risk for freedom.
 

5. Who is the war between and why are they fighting?
P. 10 paragraph 2, answer: ìWar is coming to Brooklyn ëtween that English king and those Sons of Liberty.  We can't say how many black slaves are ever gonna get free.î