My Kinsman Major Molineux

This flexible-use quiz is designed for reading comprehension assessment and activity needs in classroom, home-schooling and other settings. Questions connect to the text’s plot, characters, and themes — and align with the content and chapter organization in the rest of this study guide. Use quizzes as pre-reading hooks, reading checks, discussion starters, entrance/exit “tickets,” small group activities, writing activities, and lessons on finding evidence and support in a text.

Depth of Knowledge Levels: Questions require respondents to demonstrate ability to: 

1. Recall and Understand Content (e.g., who, what, where, when) 
2. Apply and Analyze Ideas (e.g., how and why)

1. How does the narrator’s opening survey of the escalating tensions between the colonists and their Crown-appointed governors relate to the story that follows?

A. It explains why colonists like Robin seek their fortunes in the city.

B. It describes why many sections of Boston appear shabby.

C. It shows why Robin admires his kinsman, Major Molineux.

D. It reveals why the Bostonians do not treat Robin or his kinsman with respect.

2. As Robin steps from the boat, the ferryman’s lantern shines on his face and clothing. What does Robin’s appearance reveal about his character?

A. He is young and hopeful.

B. He is young but weary and jaded.

C. He is young but obviously wealthy.