44 questions
How did Lyddie react when the bear entered the cabin
Lyddie was able to take charge, think clearly, and save the family
Lyddie was frightened and froze, not knowing what to do.
Lyddie took charge, but the bear hurt Agnes.
Lyddie depended on Charlie to tell the family what to do.
How did Lyddie and Charlie survive on the farm alone?
Lyddie and Charlie had enough money saved up to help them get through the tough times of winter.
Lyddie and Charlie worked hard on their cash crop, cotton, to make money for the farm.
Lyddie and Charlie find food from hunting rabbits and making syrup and sugar.
Lyddie and Charlie make butter and cream from their cow's milk to sell for money.
Why did Mama send Lyddie to work at Cutler's Tavern and Charlie to work at Baker's Mill?
Clarissa and Judah did not have room for Lyddie and Charlie to live with them, so Mama had to find another place for them to live.
Mama needs money to pay off the family debts.
Since Lyddie and Charlie hated attending school, Mama thought it was best for them to go ahead and begin work.
Judah and Clarissa owned the tavern and mill, so it was easy for Mama to arrange their jobs.
When Lyddie worked at Cutler's Tavern, what did she think about factory life?
Lyddie dreaded factory life because of the rumors she heard while working in the tavern.
Lyddie knew some girls who worked at the factory and loved the life.
Lyddie read in school that factory life was very tedious and tiresome.
Lyddie wanted to work at the factory because it seemed like a very easy way to earn a large amount of money.
Which answer does not describe how Triphena felt about Lyddie?
Triphena valued Lyddie because she was such a hard worker.
Triphena was jealous of Lyddie because she knew Lyddie was smart.
Triphena cared very much for Lyddie because she gave her boots and some money.
Triphena respects Lyddie for working to pay off her family's debts.
What surprising event happens when Lyddie meets Ezekial?
Lyddie willingly gives Ezekial the money she earned from selling the calf.
Ezekial tricks Lyddie into giving him the money she earned from selling the calf.
Lyddie turns Ezekial in for money.
Lyddie invites Ezekial to travel with her to Lowell.
How did the stagecoach ride benefit Lyddie?
Lyddie learned how to get a job in Lowell from another passenger.
One of the passengers knew a factory owner and helped Lyddie get a job.
The coachman arranged for Lyddie to live with his sister.
Lyddie learned what kind of clothes to wear for her job from a lady on the stagecoach.
Why was Lyddie lucky to meet Mrs. Bedlow.
Mrs. Bedlow helped Lyddie get a job at the factory.
Mrs. Bedlow helped Lyddie enroll in school in Lowell.
Mrs. Bedlow introduced Lyddie to Diana so she would have a friend.
Mrs. Bedlow knew Lyddie's father and was able to give her information about him.
What was Lyddie's first impression of her new factory job?
Lyddie instantly loved her new job and was pleased with her decision to move to Lowell
Lyddie was shocked by the noise level of the machines and could not understand the instructions of the man.
Lyddie was excited to make friends with all of the girls working in the factory.
Lyddie was terrified of getting her hair caught in one of the machines and asked for a different job.
How did Diana help Lyddie in the factory?
Diana read Oliver Twist to Lyddie to help comfort her.
Diana sat with Lyddie during all meals so that Lyddie would have a friend.
Diana trained Lyddie and helped Lyddie with her looms while Lyddie was learning what to do.
Diana suggested that Lyddie room with Amelia, Betsy, and Prudence so she would make friends.
What was the Female Labor Reform Association asking for?
The girls were asking for higher wages.
The girls were asking for a 10 hour work day.
The girls were asking to operate only 2 looms at a time.
The girls were asking for the factories to hire more people to help with the work.
Why were Lyddies roomates worried about Lyddie being friends with Diana?
Lyddie's Roommates worried that Lyddie would be classified as a troublemaker.
Lyddie's roomates were worried that Diana would talk Lyddie into moving in with her.
Lyddie's roommates were worried that Lyddie would skip work to study with Diana.
Lyddie's roommates were jealous of Diana becaue she made more money than they did.
How did the news that Agness had died affect Lyddie?
Lyddie was so upset she could not work for several days.
Lyddie left Lowell to go home and comfort her family.
Lyddie realized she had to earn more money to get her family back together as quickly as possible.
Lyddie was angry and confronted Mama, Judah, and Clarissa for allowing Agnes to die.
How did the mills change over the summer?
The mills hired more people to help with the workload.
The machines were sped up so the owners could make more money.
The mills hired men to help with the looms.
The mills gave workers shorter breakfast and lunch breaks.
Why did Lyddie avoid Diana in the mill?
Lyddie was mad at Diana when she found out the Doctor was her boyfriend.
Lyddie could not risk being labeled a trouble maker.
Lyddie was mad at Diana for becoming friends with Brigid.
Diana was jealous of Lyddie's work habits and teased Lyddie.
When Lyddie was struck on the head by the shuttle, what do Diana's actions reveal about her character?
Diana is very considerate to the other girls, even if they are not good friends.
Diana is medically talented and secretly wants to be a nurse.
Diana only wants to please Mr. Marsden. She helps the other girls, but only to look good in his eyes.
Diana is sad and lonely, so she craves attention from other girls.
How did Betsy's illness, hospitalization, and departure from Lowell affect Lyddie?
Lyddie realized that no matter how much money the girls could earn, their health and wellbeing were endangered by the poor work conditions.
Lyddie was excited that Betsy left because she would have more looms to work and more money to earn.
Lyddie realized she had been in Lowell long enough and it was time to go home.
Lyddie realized Betsy's ill ness was a family condition that had nothing to do with the factories.
When Lyddie received the money from Ezekial, what happened?
Lyddie gave Betsy the money to pay the hospital bills.
Lyddie hoped the money she had saved, along with this money, was enough for her to pay the debts and go home.
Lyddie went ahead and sent her mother some of the money to put towards the debt.
Lyddie called Ezekial to thank him for the money.
Who came to tell Lyddie that her mother was going into an asylum?
Uncle Judah
Luke Stevens
Charlie
Rachel
How did Lyddie react when Mr. Marsden tried to keep her from leaving when the bell rang?
Lyddie was furious and shoved Mr. Marsden down the stairs.
Lyddie was so embarressed and threatened to quit her job.
Lyddie grabed a bucket and threw it over his head.
Lyddie defended herself by stomping on Mr. Marsden's foot.
How did having Rachel live with her change Lyddie?
Lyddie becomes compassionate once again since she has to care for her sister.
Lyddie becomes even more stressed and ignores Rachel in an attempt to earn money.
Lyddie begins to skip work to spend more time with Rachel.
Lyddie decides to quit her job to teach Rachel to read.
Why is Lyddie heartbroken after Charlie pays Lyddie a visit in Lowell?
Lyddie learns that Charlie is able to go to college.
Charlie tells Lyddie that their mother has died.
Lyddie feels very lonely and abandoned after he tells her that Rachel and he will live with the Phinneys.
Lyddie is embarrassed because Charlie found out about Mr. Marsden's attempt to kiss Lyddie.
Why did Lyddie continue to work at the mill after Rachel left?
Lyddie was such good friends with Brigid, she could not bear to leave her.
Work was all Lyddie had left in her life.
Lyddie never wanted to go to school.
Lyddie wants to please Mr. Marsden.
What happened when Lyddie decided to sign the petition?
Lyddie was too late to sign the petition - it had already been sent in to the Legislature.
Diana begged Lyddie not to sign the petition because she knew Mr. Marsden would fire her.
Lyddie decides she cannot sign the petition after all.
Diana asked Lyddie to give a speech to the ladies at the next meeting about the horrible work conditions.
Why did Lyddie apologize to Diana saying, "I've been so blind"?
Lyddie realized she could not read well because she needed glasses.
Lyddie realized she had been so focused on earning money that she had ignored what was important in life and should have signed the petition sooner.
Lyddie realizes she never set any goals in life.
Lyddie realizes she could never really see the loom well.
Which is NOT a way that Lyddie's relationship with Brigid changed?
Lyddie is sympathetic towards Brigid when Brigid' mother is ill and lends her money.
Lyddie becomes more patient with Brigid and teaches her the letters of the alphabet and how to read.
Lyddie stands up for Brigid against Mr. Marsden.
Lyddie invites Brigid to become her roommate.
Why was Lyddie "let go" from the mill?
Mr. Marsden accuses her of moral turpitude
She quit
tardiness
theft
Why did Lyddie not defend herself when she was dismissed from the factory.
Lyddie was taught never to question an adult.
Lyddie did not understand what "moral turpitude" meant
Lyddie knew she was guilty.
Lyddie was so mad, she was speechless.
Why does Lyddie visit Brigid before she returns home?
Brigid invites Lyddie to meet her family.
Lyddie wanted to make sure Brigid would not lose her job because of Mr. Marsden, so she explained what to do if Mr. Marsden threatened her in any way.
Lyddie wanted to get Brigid's address so that they can keep in touch.
Lyddie never explained why she treated Brigid badly at first.
What does Lyddie realize when she returns to Cutler's Tavern?
Lyddie realizes Triphena is no longer at Cutler's Tavern
Lyddie realizes that there is no job for her at the tavern.
Lyddie realizes that Rachel got a job at the tavern.
Lyddie realizes that she misses Lowell.
What will Lyddie do with her future?
Lyddie decides to go to college and hopes that Luke will wait for her to return so they can marry.
Lyddie decides to marry Luke and live on the farm with him.
Lyddie decides to go find Charlie and Rachel and have them live on the farm with her.
Lyddie decides to go work with Diana.
What does the bear really represent in Lyddie?
Mr. Marsden
Obstacles in her life.
Her nightmares
Her mother's death
Which of the following best describes the theme of Lyddie?
When you are lucky, things always work out for the best.
No matter what obstacles you encounter in life, you have the power to overcome them with hard work.
Family is always supportive of you in all circumstances.
Patience is the main thing that helps you survive.
What time period does the story take place?
1900s
1800s
1700s
2000s
Who was Lyddie's closest friend at the mill?
Diana
Amelia
Betsy
Brigid
What state is Lyddie from?
Vermont
New York
New Hampshire
Connecticut
What book does Lyddie buy Brigid?
A Long Walk to Water
Oliver Twist
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
To Kill a Mockingbird
Why did Diana leave the mill?
She was pregnant
She got sick
She got fired
She got married
Lyddie's mom thought the bear was.....
Bigfoot
a robber
the devil
an angel
What does moral turpitude mean?
evil
vile behavior
shameful
all of the other answers together
Who is the author of Lyddie?
Katherine Paterson
Harper Lee
Linda Sue Parks
Willa Cather
Which conflict is NOT in the book?
Lyddie's argument with Mr. Marsden
Lyddie's argument with Luke about getting married
Lyddie's argument with the fox
Lyddie's argument with the bear
Who did Lyddie stand up for most?
Diana
Amelia
Charlie
Brigid
What were 3 of the working conditions in the mill?
long hours, loud noise, dirty air
Loud noise, dirty air, standing in water
Dirty air, Unsafe stairs, no lunch break
long hours, dirty air, charging horses