1. The inflammatory remarks of men such as Sam Adams and James Otis did much to move colonists to revolt against England
A. carelessly worded
B. meant to cause peace
C. ambiguous or unclear
D. capable of causing unrest
3. Which of the following passages from the novel is most useful in helping you determine what type of ruler General Gage is? Select all that apply.
Sam Adams was so happy his hands shuck worse than never.
He was not brilliant, but he was no tyrant.
His Majesty's fleet surrounded Boston, enforcing the Port Act.
The papers were allowed to print outrageous things about himself and his troops.
To answer question 1, we need to analyze the statement given and determine the intended effect of Sam Adams and James Otis's inflammatory remarks on the colonists.
Inflammatory remarks are typically designed to provoke strong emotions and reactions, often resulting in unrest or rebellion. Therefore, the correct answer to question 1 would be:
D. capable of causing unrest
To answer question 3, we need to assess which passages from the novel provide insights into the type of ruler General Gage is. Let's examine each passage given and analyze its implications:
- "Sam Adams was so happy his hands shuck worse than ever."
This passage does not directly provide information about General Gage's ruling style.
- "He was not brilliant, but he was no tyrant."
This passage implies that General Gage is not perceived as a tyrant. It suggests that he does not exercise oppressive or authoritarian control.
- "His Majesty's fleet surrounded Boston, enforcing the Port Act."
This passage indicates that General Gage is in control of the British fleet in Boston and is enforcing the Port Act. It suggests that he has the authority to exert military force.
- "The papers were allowed to print outrageous things about himself and his troops."
This passage suggests that General Gage allows the press to criticize him and his troops. It implies that he tolerates dissenting opinions and does not suppress freedom of speech or press.
Based on the above analysis, the passages that help determine the type of ruler General Gage is are:
- "He was not brilliant, but he was no tyrant."
- "His Majesty's fleet surrounded Boston, enforcing the Port Act."
- "The papers were allowed to print outrageous things about himself and his troops."
Therefore, the correct answer for question 3 would be:
- He was not brilliant, but he was no tyrant.
- His Majesty's fleet surrounded Boston, enforcing the Port Act.
- The papers were allowed to print outrageous things about himself and his troops.